User interface enhancements for media content access systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8640052
APP PUB NO 20110161882A1
SERIAL NO

12651182

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Exemplary user interface enhancements for media content access systems and methods are described herein. An exemplary method includes a media content access system launching a graphical user interface for display, the graphical user interface initially including a graphical representation of a channel guide comprising a grid matrix of channel icons representing a plurality of media content channels through which media content is accessible by the media content access system and a graphical representation of an advertisement displayed together with the channel guide in the graphical user interface, detecting a user navigation event within the channel guide displayed in the graphical user interface, and replacing, in response to the user navigation event, the graphical representation of the advertisement with a graphical representation of content specific to a media content channel within the plurality of media content channels. Corresponding user interfaces, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

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  • VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.

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Dasgupta, Mousumi Irving, US 13 183
Ruiz-Velasco, Enrique Flower Mound, US 47 1331

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