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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 2009
Filed:
Aug. 09, 2000
Nizar Allibhoy, Northridge, CA (US);
L. Dane Elliott, Hermosa Beach, CA (US);
Joaquin Fernandez-silva, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Stephen M. Johnson, Burbank, CA (US);
Nizar Allibhoy, Northridge, CA (US);
L. Dane Elliott, Hermosa Beach, CA (US);
Joaquin Fernandez-Silva, Manhattan Beach, CA (US);
Stephen M. Johnson, Burbank, CA (US);
Thomson Licensing, Boulogne-Billancourt, FR;
Abstract
An improved interactive network system is provided that allows the Network Operator to control the transfer of information to and from the network end users, the system preferably using triggers or markers embedded within the programming broadcast to users via the network. As a consequence of this system, the Network Operator is able to efficiently garner revenues from third parties transacting business over the network and to control the look and feel of programming offered to network users. Additionally the system can be used as a means of limiting network access, filtering programming, providing on-screen graphics or audible signals for particular programming types or providers, bookmarking programming, profiling network users, targeting advertising, and simplifying network transactions.