Epg with video previews

作者: Nicholas Colsey

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摘要: A method an apparatus for providing a video preview as part of electronic program guide (300) in Set-Top Box (22) or other television receiver device. listing televisiion programs is presented to viewer, example, the form grid (310) showing programming function fo time. When command transmitted by viewer from remote commander (36) initiate specified program, mapped (420) file containing program. The may be stored local disc drive (172) at service provider head end (10). can then played window (330) provide user.

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