CA2444289A1 - Television program delivery system - Google Patents
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- CA2444289A1 CA2444289A1 CA002444289A CA2444289A CA2444289A1 CA 2444289 A1 CA2444289 A1 CA 2444289A1 CA 002444289 A CA002444289 A CA 002444289A CA 2444289 A CA2444289 A CA 2444289A CA 2444289 A1 CA2444289 A1 CA 2444289A1
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An expanded television program delivery system is described which allows viewers to select television and audio program choices from a series of menus. The primary components of the system include an operations center, a digital cable headend, and at least one set top terminal having a remote control. The system allows for a great number of television signals to be transmitted by using digital compression techniques. A combined signal is transmitted over satellite to a cable headend, which may modify the combined signal for changes or additions in programming or menu content. The combined or modified signal is subsequently distributed to individual set top terminals in the cable network. Menus are partially stored in a set top terminal in each subscriber's home and may be reprogrammed by signals sent from the operations center or headend. Numerous types of menus may be used, incorporating information included within the video/data signal received by the set top terminal. A remote control unit with icon buttons allows a subscriber to select programs based upon a series of major menus, submenus, and during program menus. Various data gathering and analysis techniques are used to compile programs watched information that in turn is used in packaging programs, customizing menu selections, targeting advertisements, and maintaining account and billing information.
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
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US07/991,074 | 1992-12-09 | ||
US99107493A | 1993-12-02 | 1993-12-02 | |
CA002151462A CA2151462C (en) | 1992-12-09 | 1993-12-02 | Television program delivery system |
Related Parent Applications (1)
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CA002151462A Division CA2151462C (en) | 1992-12-09 | 1993-12-02 | Television program delivery system |
Publications (2)
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CA2444289A1 true CA2444289A1 (en) | 1994-06-23 |
CA2444289C CA2444289C (en) | 2008-01-29 |
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Family Applications (2)
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CA002444294A Expired - Lifetime CA2444294C (en) | 1993-12-02 | 1993-12-02 | Television program delivery system |
CA002444289A Expired - Lifetime CA2444289C (en) | 1993-12-02 | 1993-12-02 | Television program delivery system |
Family Applications Before (1)
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CA002444294A Expired - Lifetime CA2444294C (en) | 1993-12-02 | 1993-12-02 | Television program delivery system |
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Cited By (1)
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US9813641B2 (en) | 2000-06-19 | 2017-11-07 | Comcast Ip Holdings I, Llc | Method and apparatus for targeting of interactive virtual objects |
Families Citing this family (1)
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US9451310B2 (en) | 1999-09-21 | 2016-09-20 | Quantum Stream Inc. | Content distribution system and method |
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- 1993-12-02 CA CA002444294A patent/CA2444294C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-12-02 CA CA002444289A patent/CA2444289C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US9813641B2 (en) | 2000-06-19 | 2017-11-07 | Comcast Ip Holdings I, Llc | Method and apparatus for targeting of interactive virtual objects |
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CA2444294A1 (en) | 1994-06-23 |
CA2444289C (en) | 2008-01-29 |
CA2444294C (en) | 2007-05-01 |
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Effective date: 20131202 |