Method and system for performing an alphabetic search using a single application of keys

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8341676
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09996456

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A method and system for performing an alphabetic search using a single application of keys is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for selecting a program title using an alpha-numeric keypad, comprises gathering one or more searchable items from a broadcast source; generating a dynamic directory of the one or more searchable items by a set-top box; narrowing the scope of the dynamic directory upon receiving a narrowing command from the keypad; receiving a partial program title from the keypad at the set-top box; returning a list of possible selections by the set-top box, wherein the list includes the program title; and receiving a subselector key selector signal from the keypad at the set-top box, wherein the subselector key selector signal selects the program title.

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  • JLB VENTURES LLC;ISURFTY

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Kikinis, Dan Saratoga, US 371 19804

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