Television terminal data storage

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8276183
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09396428

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The invention relates to apparatus and methods for a television terminal with data storage. The television terminal may be a set top terminal for use with a cable television program delivery system. The data storage may be integral to the terminal or may be provided as a hardware upgrade unit or expansion card connected to the terminal to modularly enhance the functionality of the terminal. The data storage may be in the form of a disc, such as a compact disc storage device or a CD-ROM. The data stored on the storage device may relate to games, education, encyclopedias, reference, or economics. The television terminal may additionally include a microprocessor that is programmed to react to information within a television signal to access the data stored on the storage device.

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COX COMMUNICATIONS INC1400 LAKE HEARN DRIVE ATLANTA GA 30319

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berkobin, Eric C Woodstock, US 27 4575
Bonner, Alfred E Bethesda, US 41 11303
Hendricks, John S Potomac, US 96 16456
Wunderlich, Richard E Alpharetta, US 19 4500

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