Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Webtv Networks, Inc.

Garth A Lewis

Joseph Alton Schrader

Rowland W Yerkes

David B Delp

Allyson M Krieger

Eric Emil Kattwinkel

Timo A Bruck

Samuel Thomas Scott, Iii

Lena D Sack

Kristen V Holbrook Donato

Providing interactive access to video programming and video content information in a multimedia system. A processing device of the multimedia system receives video content information associated with video programming that is to be broadcast. The video content information includes at least video identification information and video content information. The display device of the multimedia system presents a first interface image that presents the video content information for one of the video programs of the video programming. In response to viewer input, a second interface image is displayed on the display device presenting video content information for another one of the video programs of the video programming or for more detailed information associated with the video program. In this manner, the viewer can conveniently navigate through the video content information and identify information that is useful in selecting a program to watch.

User interface presenting enhanced video content information associated with video programs

Enhanced video content information associated with video programs

A method, device and system for displaying at a user interface device a richly-detailed video or TV file upon selecting a link to a web page corresponding to the file. After the video or TV file has played, the web page is displayed, inserting a television or video experience into a web surfing experience. The video or TV file is downloaded to the user interface device during an otherwise idle time when bandwidth for downloading is available. Clicking the link to the web page may send a specialized URI from the device to a service center that signals the device to play the video or TV file and retrieve the web page, allowing the service center to manage display of the video or TV files. This has particular utility for links that are banner advertisements and provide video or TV advertisements upon clicking the banner to access a web page.

Method, device and system for playing a video file in response to selecting a web page link

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