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Method and apparatus for providing interactive program guide (IPG) and video-on-demand (VOD) user interfaces

  • US 20070033631A1
  • Filed: 10/03/2006
  • Published: 02/08/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/27/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Apparatus for providing multiple session-based services at a terminal, comprising:

  • a memory configured to support a plurality of software layers including a service layer communicating with terminal resources via a root layer disposed therebetween; and

    a processor, for executing instructions associated with a plurality of service layer applications, a root layer application and a control mechanism;

    each of said service layer applications communicating with terminal resources to provide thereby a respective user interface;

    said control mechanism selectively causing at least one of said service layer applications to enter an active state, the user interface associated with a service layer application being adapted in response to the service layer application entering the active state.

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