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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8707357
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11075630

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According to the invention, a method for allowing selection of video programs from a program guide presented to a viewer is disclosed. The video programs are selected from a program guide presented to a viewer. Selection of video programs is allowed from a program guide presented to a viewer. A program is presented with characterizing identifiers. A selection of the program is received by a viewer. It is determined that a viewer is likely switching away from the program or has activated a thematic link. A plurality of programs is determined. A search of the plurality of programs for one or more programs that have similar characterizing identifiers. The one or more programs are presented in a menu that is presented for the viewer.

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  • STARZ ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barton, Scott G Lone Tree, US 4 74
Beyler, John C Highlands Ranch, US 22 1390
DePrez, Gregory R Highlands Ranch, US 17 845
Sie, John J Englewood, US 25 1476

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