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Enhanced video programming system and method for incorporating and displaying retrieved integrated internet information segments

  • US 20010037376A1
  • Filed: 06/22/2001
  • Published: 11/01/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/08/1996
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for determining whether an address, identifying a source of an online information segment, has been previously received, the method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a programming signal;

    receiving the address identifying the source of the online information segment;

    reviewing a list of previously received addresses;

    determining whether the address is on the list of previously received addresses;

    retrieving the online information segment from the source when the address is not on the list; and

    adding the address to the list upon initial retrieval of the online information segment from the source.

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