METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING ENHANCED PROGRAMMING INFORMATION

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12063197

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A method, system and apparatus for delivering enhanced programming information. In some non-limiting embodiments the method comprises obtaining channel grid information for identifying a programming event, the programming event being associated to an occurrence interval. The method further comprises receiving a dynamic program description associated with the programming event. Receiving of the dynamic program description is executed during the occurrence interval associated to the programming event. The channel grid information is then augmented with the dynamic program description. The disclosed method, system and apparatus enable the subscriber to ascertain the current status of the programming event occurring on one or more channels to potentially enable the subscriber to make a more informed decision as to which specific programming event to select for viewing.

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BCE INC1 CARREFOUR ALEXANDER-GRAHAM-BELL TOUR A-7 VERDUN H3E 3B3

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Du, Alexander Joseph Newmarket , CA 1 43
Heilbron, Maarten Boudewijn Toronto , CA 6 169
Ratsch, Peter Werner Toronto , CA 6 169

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