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System and method for mitigating interruptions during television viewing

  • US 20030041332A1
  • Filed: 08/21/2001
  • Published: 02/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/21/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method in an interactive television system for mitigating interruptions during television viewing, the method comprising:

  • receiving a television signal from a signal source;

    displaying the television signal;

    detecting a request from a remote device to establish communication with the interactive television system; and

    automatically buffering the television signal for subsequent playback after a user responds to the request.

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