WO2001018706A3 - An on-screen buyers guide for use in a broadcast programming network - Google Patents

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WO2001018706A3
WO2001018706A3 PCT/US2000/023626 US0023626W WO0118706A3 WO 2001018706 A3 WO2001018706 A3 WO 2001018706A3 US 0023626 W US0023626 W US 0023626W WO 0118706 A3 WO0118706 A3 WO 0118706A3
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Matthew W Kay
Matthew J Laughlin
Colin P Campbell
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Abstract

An on-screen interface for commerce over a broadcast video network includes a first window configured to display a list identifying one or more products, a second window configured to simultaneously display broadcast video programming, and a third window configured to display detailed information regarding a product selected by the user from the list of products displayed in the first window. The list of products may be associated with the received broadcast video programming or correspond to a user preference. The user may input for transmission over the broadcast video network, requests to purchase the selected product, obtain further information regarding the selected product, and save the identity of the selected product for the user's future use.
PCT/US2000/023626 1999-08-27 2000-08-28 An on-screen buyers guide for use in a broadcast programming network WO2001018706A2 (en)

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