System with two different communication mediums, transmitting retrieved video and compressed audio information to plural receivers responsively to users' requests
January 4, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesPictorial information retrieval system Data compression, encryption, and in-line transmission system Television burst service Television compressed audio Method and apparatus for digital serial scanning with hierarchical and relational access System for digital transmission and synthesis of integrated data Addressable cable television control system with video format data transmission Image information transmission system Audio-enhanced videotex system Integrated data processing/text processing system having a terminal with dual emulation and enhanced function capabilities InventorApplicationNo. 221331 filed on 07/19/1988US Classes:725/114, Server or headend707/3, Query processing (i.e., searching)709/236, Computer-to-computer data framing709/247, Compressing/decompressing725/86, USER-REQUESTED VIDEO PROGRAM SYSTEM725/106, Telephony via television distribution network725/122, Return path via telephone network725/131, Receiver (e.g., set-top box)725/133With diverse device (e.g., personal computer, game player, VCR, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Lee, Thomas C.Assistant: Von Buhr, Maria N. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 013/38AbstractAn interactive video based communication system provides apparatus and methods for user guided information retrieval in video frame format and transmission of the selected and retrieved information to a remote location for subsequent review and analysis. The storage of audio information in video frame format permits real time information compression allowing a one minute presentation to be transmitted in a fraction of a second. | |
