Television schedule system and method of operation
CA 2256691 C · Owner: Russman, Robert E. · Inventors: Alba, Theresa A.; Russman, Robert E.; Warden, David P.
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An improved television guide system (10). According to one embodiment of the invention, television guide information is provided that includes multiple occurrences of a single show. The guide system (10) of the present invention allows the user to identify a show and thereafter, identify when the , identified show will be played again (Fig. 3). Accordingly the user may more , easily select shows for viewing or recordation.
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- Filed June 13, 1997 and granted November 11, 2003. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 13, 2017.
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