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Simulated pip window in EPG

  • US 6,538,701 B1
  • Filed: 02/17/1999
  • Issued: 03/25/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/17/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of displaying an EPG comprising the steps of:

  • transmitting a first signal of a reduced size video program from a central location to a plurality of user terminals in a television signal, each user terminal having a display monitor with a screen;

    generating a second signal of an electronic program guide (EPG) at one of the user terminals;

    linearly combining the first and second signals; and

    applying the first and second signals to the display monitor to display the reduced size video program and the EPG on the screen simultaneously.

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