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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 13, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 09, 2000
Dean F. Jerding, Roswell, GA (US);
Arturo A. Rodriguez, Norcross, GA (US);
Robert O. Banker, Cumming, GA (US);
Dean F. Jerding, Roswell, GA (US);
Arturo A. Rodriguez, Norcross, GA (US);
Robert O. Banker, Cumming, GA (US);
Other;
Abstract
An apparatus and method for searching for television program information using a programmable television services client device that includes memory for storing data, display configuration information contained in the memory, and a processor. The display configuration information includes a guide arrangement configured in a search format for displaying a prompt for user input designating a television program search parameter. The processor is responsive to user input and is configured to cause a search result related to the television program search parameter to be displayed on a viewing device.