发明名称 |
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF VOTING VIA AN INTERACTIVE TELEVISION SYSTEM |
摘要 |
Disclosed are a system and method of voting via an interactive television system. In a particular embodiment, the method includes identifying data embedded within video content sent to a set-top box device via an access network of an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) system, the data indicating a voting event related to the video content. The method also includes sending data related to a voting indicator to the set-top box device, wherein the voting indicator includes a selectable indicator of an option to cast a vote related to the video content. The method also includes determining whether payment information is required in order to accept a vote related to the video content. The method also includes sending data related to a voting interface to the set-top box device and receiving a voting selection from the set-top box device. |
申请公布号 |
WO2008030298(A3) |
申请公布日期 |
2008.04.24 |
申请号 |
WO2007US16177 |
申请日期 |
2007.07.17 |
申请人 |
SBC KNOWLEDGE VENTURES, L.P.;HOWCROFT, JERALD ROBERT;PIATT, KATHY GOODE |
发明人 |
HOWCROFT, JERALD ROBERT;PIATT, KATHY GOODE |
分类号 |
H04N5/445;H04N7/173 |
主分类号 |
H04N5/445 |
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