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COMBINING REAL-TIME AND BATCH MODE LOGICAL ADDRESS LINKS

  • US 20070107030A1
  • Filed: 12/21/2006
  • Published: 05/10/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/17/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer program product for use in a system that includes a set top box capable of receiving content and television programming, the computer program product comprising one or more computer-readable storage media having computer-executable instructions for implementing a method for integrating the content concurrently with the television programming, wherein the method comprises:

  • retrieving electronic program guide (EPG) data from a server, wherein the EPG data includes batch links associated with the television programming;

    extracting real time links from a data channel associated with the television programming, wherein the real-time links are associated with the television programming;

    during a display of a program included in the television programming, identifying at least one link from the batch links and the real-time links;

    providing notification that the at least one link is identified; and

    displaying content accessed through the identified at least one link, wherein the content is displayed concurrently with the program.

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