<p>An Internet television program guide system is provided that allows a user a t a multimedia system to access information related to television programs over an Internet communications link. The user can view television program guide listings and related video stills and video clips. The user can perform database searches on the program guide listings (e.g., to search for a particular type of television program). If desired, the user can select an option that directs the multimedia system to tune directly to a television channel for a selected program or to a related television program guide or movie guide service on a television channel. The user can order pay-per-view events using the system.</p>
申请公布号
CA2274560(C)
申请公布日期
2007.06.12
申请号
CA19972274560
申请日期
1997.12.09
申请人
UNITED VIDEO PROPERTIES, INC.
发明人
HERRINGTON, W. BENJAMIN;BOYER, FRANKLIN E.;REEDY, PAUL N.;WILLIAMSON, STEVEN C.;REGOUBY, MARK A.;DEMERS, TIMOTHY B.;ALLISON, DONALD W.;HENSLEY, JOANNA L.