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Scheduling the recording of television programs

  • US 20050196139A1
  • Filed: 04/27/2005
  • Published: 09/08/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/16/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving a signal containing an advertisement for a future video program;

    displaying the advertised video program;

    determining whether the signal contains an indicator identifying the future video program as recordable; and

    if the future video program is recordable;

    displaying an option to set a reminder for the advertised video program; and

    programming a reminder operation if the viewer selects the option to set a reminder for the advertised video program

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