Lev Olkha

Methods and system are discussed herein for improvements for sharing authorizations to access media content between multiple user devices.

In one aspect, the invention provides a method for operating an electronic program guide system. The method comprises displaying a first view wherein graphical indicators each of which corresponds to a broadcast channel are displayed on a display; detecting input selecting one of the graphical indicators; and displaying a second view in response to the detected input, wherein programming information relating to a channel corresponding to the selected graphical indicator is displayed on the… Show more

In one aspect, the invention provides a method for operating an electronic program guide system. The method comprises displaying a first view wherein graphical indicators each of which corresponds to a broadcast channel are displayed on a display; detecting input selecting one of the graphical indicators; and displaying a second view in response to the detected input, wherein programming information relating to a channel corresponding to the selected graphical indicator is displayed on the display. Show less

In one embodiment, there is provided a method for operating a decoder. The method comprises receiving, on a first channel, an electronic program guide data stream comprising multiple video streams which have been encoded and multiplexed for transmission on the first channel, each video stream comprising a low resolution version of a high resolution video stream which is being simultaneously received on a separate channel; decoding the electronic program guide data stream into frames, each frame… Show more

In one embodiment, there is provided a method for operating a decoder. The method comprises receiving, on a first channel, an electronic program guide data stream comprising multiple video streams which have been encoded and multiplexed for transmission on the first channel, each video stream comprising a low resolution version of a high resolution video stream which is being simultaneously received on a separate channel; decoding the electronic program guide data stream into frames, each frame defining a mosaic-style image comprising image areas for images in the electronic program guide data stream corresponding to images from each of the multiple video streams; and displaying each of the frames on a display screen coupled to the decoder. Show less

A structured focused hypertext data structure in which hypertext nodes store identifying information about source and target documents or pages so that their relative positions in a hierarchy and other information can be determined by both a user and a quality control program. The invention facilitates search and navigation through a large multimedia database. The type of information (e.g., graphics, video, utility application) that is contained in a target document or page can also be denoted.… Show more

A structured focused hypertext data structure in which hypertext nodes store identifying information about source and target documents or pages so that their relative positions in a hierarchy and other information can be determined by both a user and a quality control program. The invention facilitates search and navigation through a large multimedia database. The type of information (e.g., graphics, video, utility application) that is contained in a target document or page can also be denoted. A color coding scheme may be used to provide information related to a hyperlink. In a hierarchy, a page may be linked to two or more chapters, or a paragraph may be linked to two or more pages. Show less

A method for purchasing, downloading, and transferring audio and/or video data files through video broadcasts is disclosed. The user signals the set-top box of his video viewing system that he is interested in downloading the audio/video data file being offered. The box records the time, the channel being viewed, and, where applicable, the user ID. The box then sends this information to the controlling server when it next reports in. The server transmits the requested data, either over the… Show more

A method for purchasing, downloading, and transferring audio and/or video data files through video broadcasts is disclosed. The user signals the set-top box of his video viewing system that he is interested in downloading the audio/video data file being offered. The box records the time, the channel being viewed, and, where applicable, the user ID. The box then sends this information to the controlling server when it next reports in. The server transmits the requested data, either over the Internet or by broadcasting it back to the set-top box, where it can be downloaded to a desired format. Show less