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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2005
David M. Bankers, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
Benjamin M. Arnold, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
James L. Fenno, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
Leon P. Stoel, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
Derin M. Zerr, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
David M. Bankers, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
Benjamin M. Arnold, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
James L. Fenno, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
Leon P. Stoel, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
Derin M. Zerr, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
Abstract
A method and system for providing direct access to content available on an entertainment system. The entertainment system includes a head end and a plurality of user terminals connected by a distribution system. In operation of the entertainment system, a display promoting content available for direct access by a user is provided at a user terminal. A selection input made by the user on an input device is received at the user terminal. The content being promoted when the selection input was made by the user is then provided from the head end to the user terminal.