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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 19, 2007
Filed:
Aug. 24, 2000
Matthew W. Kay, Hingham, MA (US);
Matthew J. Laughlin, Norwell, MA (US);
Colin P. Campbell, Norwood, MA (US);
Matthew W. Kay, Hingham, MA (US);
Matthew J. Laughlin, Norwell, MA (US);
Colin P. Campbell, Norwood, MA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A broadcast programming network device includes a tuner capable of being tuned to any one of multiple broadcast video programming reception channels. When tuned to a particular channel, the broadcast video programming scheduled for that channel and icon related data indicative of the availability of commerce related information are received. A processor is provided to process the received icon related data to direct a simultaneous display of an icon with the scheduled broadcast video programming. A display screen then displays the scheduled broadcast video programming and, in accordance with the directive, simultaneously displays the icon.