Method and system for displaying targeted advertisements in an electronic program guide

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7328450
APP PUB NO 20030208756A1
SERIAL NO

10401297

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The present invention is an improvement over previous Electronic Programming Guides ('EPG') in that it provides, among other things: Improved viewer interaction capabilities with the EPG; improved viewer control of video recording of future-scheduled programming; improved features to the EPG display and navigation; parental control of the EPG display; improved television program information access by the viewer; improved opportunities for the commercial advertiser to reach the viewer; improved product information access by the viewer; creation of a viewer's profile; utilization of viewer profile information to customize various aspects of the EPG; and utilization of viewer profile information to provide customized presentation of advertising to the viewer.

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  • INDEX SYSTEMS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Macrae, Douglas Weston, MA 8 3446
Yuen, Henry Redondo Beach, CA 3 805

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