Channel control system for exiting from an interactive program guide
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1. A method for providing video content via a television, comprising the steps of:
- providing a user with a menu that includes a plurality of options corresponding to respective control settings for controlling functionality of a channel navigation key, wherein the menu is displayed via the television;
receiving a first user input corresponding to one of the plurality of options that is configured to a first conditional terminate provision of an interactive program guide (IPG) having a plurality of television program listings;
providing the IPG;
receiving a second conditional user input corresponding to the channel navigation key; and
responsive to receiving the second conditional user input and responsive to having previously received the first conditional user input;
terminating providing of the IPG; and
providing a video presentation.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for browsing and viewing television programs while viewing a television program guide. In other words, a user is able to remain inside the program guide while viewing various television programs. In another aspect, a server system operator is provided an interface with flexible options for configuring user controls for viewing television programs while inside program guides in client devices.
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1. A method for providing video content via a television, comprising the steps of:
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providing a user with a menu that includes a plurality of options corresponding to respective control settings for controlling functionality of a channel navigation key, wherein the menu is displayed via the television; receiving a first user input corresponding to one of the plurality of options that is configured to a first conditional terminate provision of an interactive program guide (IPG) having a plurality of television program listings; providing the IPG; receiving a second conditional user input corresponding to the channel navigation key; and responsive to receiving the second conditional user input and responsive to having previously received the first conditional user input; terminating providing of the IPG; and providing a video presentation. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method for providing video content via a television, comprising the steps of:
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providing a user with a menu that includes a plurality of options corresponding to respective control settings for controlling functionality of numeral input keys, wherein the menu is displayed via the television; receiving a first user input corresponding to one of the plurality of options that is configured to a first conditional terminate provision of an interactive program guide (IPG) having a plurality of television program listings; providing the IPG; receiving a second conditional user input corresponding to at least one of the numeral input keys; and responsive to receiving the second conditional user input and responsive to having previously received the first conditional user input; terminating provision of the IPG; and providing a video presentation. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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5. A television set-top terminal (STT) configured to output video signals to a television, the STT comprising:
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at least one tuner configured to receive video signals corresponding to video presentations; memory having stored therein program code; and at least one processor that is programmed by the program code to enable the STT to; provide a user with a menu that includes a plurality of options corresponding to respective control settings for controlling functionality of a channel navigation key, wherein the menu is displayed via the television; receive a first user input corresponding to one of the plurality of options that is configured to a first conditional terminate provision of an interactive program guide (IPG) having a plurality of television program listings; provide the IPG; receive a second conditional user input corresponding to the channel navigation key; and responsive to receiving the second conditional user input and responsive to having previously received the first conditional user input; terminate provision of the IPG; and provide a video presentation. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. A television set-top terminal (STT) configured to output video signals to a television, the STT comprising:
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at least one tuner configured to receive video signals corresponding to video presentations; memory having stored therein program code; and at least one processor that is programmed by the program code to enable the STT to; provide a user with a menu that includes a plurality of options corresponding to respective control setting for controlling functionality of numeral input keys, wherein the menu is displayed via the television; receive a first user input corresponding to one of the plurality of options that is configured to a first conditional terminate provision of an interactive program guide (IPG) having a plurality of television program listings; provide the IPG; receive a second conditional user input corresponding to at least one of the numeral input keys; and responsive to receiving the second conditional user input and responsive to having previously received the first conditional user input; terminate provision of the IPG; and provide a video presentation. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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