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System and method for broadcasting web pages and other information

  • US 20020026642A1
  • Filed: 12/15/2000
  • Published: 02/28/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for broadcasting information over a television distribution network comprising:

  • a) a network headend for accessing information from one or more sources, and broadcasting said information;

    b) a plurality of downstream channels interfaced to said headend for transmitting said information; and

    c) a plurality of terminal devices for receiving said downstream channels, each said terminal device including;

    1) a tuner for receiving and selecting said downstream channels; and

    2) a terminal processor for receiving channel selection and information requests from a user, and instructing said tuner to select one of said downstream channels, said terminal processor including programming for receiving an information request from a user, and in response thereto, instructing said tuner to select one of said downstream channels on which said requested information is being transmitted from said headend.

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