WO2007117984A3 - On-screen program guide with interactive programming recommendations - Google Patents

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WO2007117984A3
WO2007117984A3 PCT/US2007/064988 US2007064988W WO2007117984A3 WO 2007117984 A3 WO2007117984 A3 WO 2007117984A3 US 2007064988 W US2007064988 W US 2007064988W WO 2007117984 A3 WO2007117984 A3 WO 2007117984A3
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Jordan Kanarek
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Abstract

A subscriber to a video service generally has available to them an on-screen program guide. The program guide lists programming (e.g., TV shows) that are available to the subscriber for a certain upcoming time period. The programming guide may sort the listings by channel and time, areas of interest, age appropriateness and/or MPAA or TV rating, free or additional cost, etc. In an embodiment, the programming guide includes an ability to make a selection to see which TV shows are recommended by reviewers. Such reviewers may be individuals or panels or institutions to which some credibility may be attached - a trusted source. After selecting a reviewer, the subscriber is made aware of the programs recommended by the selected reviewer.
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