TELEVISION VIDEO CONFERENCING SYSTEMS

摘要

A system is provided in which viewers may participate in broadcast televisio n 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 tha t 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 opportunit y 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.