Method and apparatus for providing interactive program guide (IPG) and video-on-demand (VOD) user interfaces

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8191104
APP PUB NO 20070033631A1
SERIAL NO

11542419

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An apparatus for providing multiple session-based services at a terminal, an exemplary apparatus includes a memory configured to support a plurality of software layers including a service layer communicating with terminal resources via a root layer disposed therebetween; and a processor, for executing instructions associated with a plurality of service layer applications, a root layer application and a control mechanism; each of the service layer applications communicating with terminal resources to provide thereby a respective user interface; wherein the control mechanism selectively causing at least one of the service layer applications to enter an active state, the user interface associated with a service layer application being adapted in response to the service layer application entering the active state.

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  • COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bayrakeri, Sadik Foster City, US 57 2651
Colligan, Mike R Sunnyvale, US 2 97
Edmonds, Jeremy S Redwood City, US 45 2164
Gordon, Donald F Los Altos, US 131 5083
Ludvig, Edward A Redwood City, US 61 3165
Son, Yong Ho Palo Alto, US 34 2318

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