HK1036900A1 - Interactive television program guide with remote access. - Google Patents

Interactive television program guide with remote access.

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Publication number
HK1036900A1
HK1036900A1 HK01107579A HK01107579A HK1036900A1 HK 1036900 A1 HK1036900 A1 HK 1036900A1 HK 01107579 A HK01107579 A HK 01107579A HK 01107579 A HK01107579 A HK 01107579A HK 1036900 A1 HK1036900 A1 HK 1036900A1
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Hong Kong
Prior art keywords
program guide
interactive television
television program
remote access
remote
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HK01107579A
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English (en)
Inventor
Michael D Ellis
William L Thomas
Joel G Hassell
Thomas R Lemmons
David M Brezowski
Robert A Knee
Robert H Mccoy
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Inited Video Properties Inc
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  • Two-Way Televisions, Distribution Of Moving Picture Or The Like (AREA)
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HK01107579A 1998-07-17 2001-10-30 Interactive television program guide with remote access. HK1036900A1 (en)

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