Method of automatically switching television channels
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Dec 19, 2017
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Abstract
Method for automatically switching television channels or other content sources. The method may be used with any electronic media to facilitate switching between channels or other content sources based on events or other occurrences in non-viewed channels, such as but not limited to switching channels based on sporting event occurrences (goals, ending of game, etc.), news event occurrence (breaking news, health tips, etc.), and other any number of other identifiable events.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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CABLE TELEVISION LABORATORIES INC | 858 COAL CREEK CIRCLE LOUISVILLE CO 80027 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Stevens, Clarke | Littleton, US | 29 | 758 |
# of filed Patents : 29 Total Citations : 758 |
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