Television schedule system and method of operation for multiple program occurrences
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1. A method for providing a listing of instances of a show accessible from a plurality of sources, the method comprising:
- receiving, with receiver circuitry, guide information;
storing the guide information, wherein the stored guide information comprises merged guide information associated with a first source of the plurality of sources and a second source of the plurality of sources;
receiving an indication of a particular show that is identified by the merged guide information;
storing the received indication of the particular show; and
responsive to determining that another instance of the particular show has been added to the stored guide information, providing an alert that identifies the another instance of the particular show.
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Abstract
An improved television guide system. According to one embodiment of the invention, television guide information is provided that includes multiple occurrences of a single show. The guide system of the present invention allows the user to identify a show and, thereafter, identify when the identified show will be played again. Accordingly, the user may more easily select shows for viewing or recordation.
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1. A method for providing a listing of instances of a show accessible from a plurality of sources, the method comprising:
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receiving, with receiver circuitry, guide information; storing the guide information, wherein the stored guide information comprises merged guide information associated with a first source of the plurality of sources and a second source of the plurality of sources; receiving an indication of a particular show that is identified by the merged guide information; storing the received indication of the particular show; and responsive to determining that another instance of the particular show has been added to the stored guide information, providing an alert that identifies the another instance of the particular show. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for providing a listing of instances of a show accessible from a plurality of sources, the system comprising:
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a receiver operable to; receive guide information; and store the guide information, wherein the stored guide information comprises merged guide information associated with a first source of the plurality of sources and a second source of the plurality of sources; and control circuitry operable to; receive an indication of a particular show that is identified by the merged guide information; store the received indication of the particular show; and responsive to determining that another instance of the particular show has been added to the stored guide information, provide an alert that identifies the another instance of the particular show. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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