Television integrated chat and presence systems and methods
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving a first video transmission at a network terminal of a first user;
displaying the first video transmission;
receiving a request at the network terminal to send a communication;
displaying, with the first video transmission, an interface including information identifying a second user and a status of the second user;
receiving the communication and a destination of the communication, the destination including an identification of the second user;
sending a first message, the first message including the identification of the second user, the communication and data identifying the first video transmission.
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Abstract
An enhanced television system which enables users to communicate using a television, both via messaging and telephone. Users or the system may create a buddy list. Users may send and receive program information to and from each other, and change programs based on received information. The system may maintain information regarding a user'"'"'s presence on the system, availability for messaging, and television viewing.
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23 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving a first video transmission at a network terminal of a first user;
displaying the first video transmission;
receiving a request at the network terminal to send a communication;
displaying, with the first video transmission, an interface including information identifying a second user and a status of the second user;
receiving the communication and a destination of the communication, the destination including an identification of the second user;
sending a first message, the first message including the identification of the second user, the communication and data identifying the first video transmission. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method, comprising:
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transmitting a first video transmission to a first user of a plurality of users and a second video transmission to a second user of the plurality of users;
receiving a first notification including an indication of a change in status of the first user;
storing the change of status of the first user in a record associated with the first user;
transmitting a second notification to the second user including the change of status of the first user;
wherein the change of status of the first user includes information identifying the first video transmission. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A communication system, comprising:
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a server adapted to enable a first user to communicate with a second user via a television, and transmit a television broadcast;
a television control processor adapted to present, with the television broadcast, upon command from the first user, a list including information identifying the second user; and
a transmitter adapted to send, using the information from the list, a message to the second user including data regarding the television broadcast. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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