TELEVISION VIDEO CONFERENCING SYSTEMS

摘要

A system is provided in which viewers may participate in broadcast television talk shows and the like using video conferencing. Potentially objectionable material may be filtered out by a studio before the video is added to the television program. Program listings information for television programs that support video conferencing may be displayed on the display of the user equipment for viewing by a user. The user may be provided with an opportunity to schedule a time at which to participate in a television video conference. The user may add special effects. The user may also spawn or join chat sessions regarding the televesion program.