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Entertainment and information systems and related management networks for a remote video delivery system

  • US 6,167,443 A
  • Filed: 10/19/1999
  • Issued: 12/26/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/22/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for customizing preview programming for viewing at multiple local installation systems, wherein each of said local installation systems compiles its own customized preview programming based upon commands received from a remote central operations, said method comprising the steps of:

  • providing a master record of preview programs which includes multiple preview programs;

    providing a data playback device for receiving said master record and controllably playing preview programs upon demand in association with each local installation system;

    providing a system controller in association with each local installation system which periodically receives commands from said remote central operations dictating the order in which any number of said preview programs are to be played;

    coupling said data playback device to said system controller whereupon said system controller directs said data playback device to play said preview programs in the order provided by said central system controller;

    transmitting said previews to monitors at a hotel for viewing by system users.

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