SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING A BLOCKING OVERLAY IN A VIDEO
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1. A method for displaying an overlay, the method comprising:
- receiving a television signal;
displaying the television signal on a display screen;
determining a first predetermined event and a second predetermined event based at least in part on one or more triggers;
displaying, at the first predetermined event, an overlay that blocks out at least a part of the display screen; and
removing the overlay at the second predetermined event.
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Abstract
An overlay application provides users with opportunities to block or cover portions of the display area by displaying an overlay. The overlay may be displayed to block or cover PRI or may be used to block or cover any portion of the display area, even in the absence of PRI. The overlay may be displayed automatically based at least in part on the type of program, a particular scene, etc., or upon user request.
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40 Claims
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1. A method for displaying an overlay, the method comprising:
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receiving a television signal; displaying the television signal on a display screen; determining a first predetermined event and a second predetermined event based at least in part on one or more triggers; displaying, at the first predetermined event, an overlay that blocks out at least a part of the display screen; and removing the overlay at the second predetermined event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for displaying an overlay, comprising:
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user television equipment comprising a display screen; and a content provider; wherein the user television equipment is configured to; receive a television signal from the content provider; display the television signal on the display screen; determine a first predetermined event and a second predetermined event based at least in part on one or more triggers; display, at a first predetermined event, an overlay that blocks out at least a part of the display screen; and remove the overlay at a second predetermined event. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for facilitating an interactive television program, the method comprising:
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receiving a television signal; displaying video of the television program in a first portion of a display screen; displaying program related information associated with the television program in a second portion of the display screen; displaying, at a first predetermined event, an overlay in the second portion of the display screen; and removing the overlay at a second predetermined event. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A system for facilitating an interactive television program, comprising:
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user television equipment comprising a display screen; and a content provider; wherein the user television equipment is configured to; receive a television signal; display video of the television program in a first portion of a display screen; display program related information associated with the television program in a second portion of the display screen; display, at a first predetermined event, an overlay in the second portion of the display screen; and remove the overlay at a second predetermined event. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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