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Database for use in method and apparatus for displaying television programs and related text

  • US 6,028,599 A
  • Filed: 10/10/1996
  • Issued: 02/22/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/31/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for displaying television program information comprising the steps of:

  • storing in electronic memory electronic program guide information including for each television program, title, start time, and regional channel name;

    storing in electronic memory a channel map that links channel names with local channel numbers;

    selecting a particular on-screen guide for display;

    retrieving from electronic memory electronic program guide (EPG) information required to display the selected on-screen guide, including title, start time, and regional channel name;

    retrieving from electronic memory the local channel number linked to each regional channel name retrieved from electronic memory;

    displaying the retrieved titles, start times, regional channel names, and the local channel numbers as the selected on-screen guide.

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