Tracking and Providing Availability Status of Personal Bi-Directional Services

作者: Arturo A. Rodriguez

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关键词: Remote controlCable televisionUser inputExecutableMultimediaComputer scienceInput deviceSession (computer science)Service (business)Presentation

摘要: The present invention provides methods and systems for accessing services in a television system. In one embodiment, DHCT presents subscriber an EPG presentation containing plurality of selectable bi-directional that are purchasable period time rendered to buying on individualized basis as offered by the cable navigates menu with input device such remote control selects service choosing visual representation corresponds desired service. receives user input, translates selected command into executable program call queries availability and, if is available, initiates audiovisual personalized session.