Matrix Code-Based User Interface
First Claim
1. A method for presenting a matrix code for expressing an interest in a remotely accessible program comprising:
- receiving, at a content receiver, a signal carrying identifying data relating to the remotely accessible program;
generating, at the content receiver, a matrix code from the identifying data relating to the remotely accessible program;
transmitting the matrix code as part of a content presentation to a presentation device for display; and
receiving the remotely accessible program in response to a user capture of the matrix code.
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Abstract
A method for presenting a matrix code may include receiving, at a content receiver, a signal carrying identifying data relating to a remotely accessible program, generating, at a content receiver, a matrix code from the identifying data relating to the remotely accessible program, transmitting the matrix code as part of a content presentation to a presentation device for display, and receiving the remotely accessible program in response to a user capture of the matrix code. A method for remotely controlling a set top box and a method for setting a recording time on a set top box are also described. A method of preparing a program guide may include gathering program information, generating matrix codes for each program including program data, and associating the matrix codes with respective programs.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for presenting a matrix code for expressing an interest in a remotely accessible program comprising:
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receiving, at a content receiver, a signal carrying identifying data relating to the remotely accessible program; generating, at the content receiver, a matrix code from the identifying data relating to the remotely accessible program; transmitting the matrix code as part of a content presentation to a presentation device for display; and receiving the remotely accessible program in response to a user capture of the matrix code. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for controlling a set top box, comprising:
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receiving a communication from a reader having scanned a matrix code generated by the set top box, the communication containing program information; developing an instruction for a set top box to record a program; transmitting the instruction to the set top box. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of setting a recording time on a set top box, comprising:
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receiving an instruction to record from a service provider; coordinating the recording time with previously scheduled recordings; and setting the set top box to record.
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19. A method of preparing a program guide, comprising:
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gathering program information; generating matrix codes for each program including program data; associating the matrix codes with respective programs; and storing the program data and associated matrix codes in a computer readable storage medium. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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