摘要 |
<p>Methods and apparatuses for presenting targeted advertisements to DVR users are described. After a DVR has finished playing a recorded television program, or in response to other specified events, the DVR presents a screen which comprises a "save or delete" menu. In addition to the "save" and "delete" options, the menu additionally comprises one or more other options. Each of these other options may correspond to a separate promotional item. For example, a user's selection of such an option may cause the DVR to display or play an advertisement on the user's television set. Additionally or alternatively, these other options, when selected by a user, may cause the DVR to display a user interface through which the user can actually purchase a product or service. The product or service advertised or offered may be one that was featured or referenced in the television program that the user was just watching.</p> |
申请人 |
TIVO INC.;BARTON, JAMES M.;STEVENS, PAUL;SANDFORD, DAVID;HAYES, ROBIN;SCHMIDT, MARGRET;KLEIN, BRUCE |
发明人 |
BARTON, JAMES M.;STEVENS, PAUL;SANDFORD, DAVID;HAYES, ROBIN;SCHMIDT, MARGRET;KLEIN, BRUCE |