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System and method for generating video taping reminders

  • US 6,792,197 B1
  • Filed: 12/07/1999
  • Issued: 09/14/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/07/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A process for generating a reminder that a video recording has been made comprising:

  • displaying a schedule of programming listed in an electronic program guide (EPG) including a program displayed in the schedule of the EPG designated for recording;

    programming a video recorder to record the selected program;

    recording the program;

    determining if a video recording reminder has been assigned to the program;

    activating the video recording reminder if the reminder has been assigned to the program for indicating a user that the selected program has been recorded; and

    automatically triggering display of the video recording reminder in response to a pre-determined event.

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