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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 27, 2004
Larri Vermola, Turku, FI;
Tero Naumi, Koski T1, FI;
Tuomo Saarikivi, Helsinki, FI;
Karina Terekhova, Helsinki, FI;
Toni Paila, Degerby, FI;
Larri Vermola, Turku, FI;
Tero Naumi, Koski T1, FI;
Tuomo Saarikivi, Helsinki, FI;
Karina Terekhova, Helsinki, FI;
Toni Paila, Degerby, FI;
Nokia Corporation, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
An apparatus, system, method and computer program product for providing a user of a terminal with broadcast services. A terminal controller is configured to use data forming the whole of or part of an electronic service guide, and store information concerning the accessibility of services. That information is used to then generate a list of selectable services available to the user. A user interface presents at least part of the list in a selectable manner. Service accessibility display options are included either as a setting in the terminal or as a user input. Subscribed services are presented to the user on a display differently than non-subscribed services. If a non-subscribed service is selected, payment data is retrieved from the terminal and a suitable subscription is purchased without significant user involvement. The purchase of a subscription results in the terminal receiving subscription data, which is then stored for future use.