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MANKOVITZ ROY J
US83 patents
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17 patentsUS6253069B1Jun 26, 2001
Methods and apparatus for providing information in response to telephonic requests
150 citations99
US6028599AFeb 22, 2000
Database for use in method and apparatus for displaying television programs and related text
375 citations99
US5949492ASep 7, 1999
Apparatus and methods for accessing information relating to radio television programs
258 citations99
US5703795ADec 30, 1997
Apparatus and methods for accessing information relating to radio and television programs
610 citations99
US5561849AOct 1, 1996
Apparatus and method for music and lyrics broadcasting
114 citations99
US5526284AJun 11, 1996
Apparatus and methods for music and lyrics broadcasting
123 citations99
US5523794AJun 4, 1996
Method and apparatus for portable storage and use of data transmitted by television signal
450 citations99
US5408686AApr 18, 1995
Apparatus and methods for music and lyrics broadcasting
235 citations99
US5382983AJan 17, 1995
Apparatus and method for total parental control of television use
722 citations99
US5995092ANov 30, 1999
Television system and method for subscription of information services
131 citations98
US5677895AOct 14, 1997
Apparatus and methods for setting timepieces
131 citations98
US5512963AApr 30, 1996
Apparatus and methods for providing combining multiple video sources
112 citations98
US5465240ANov 7, 1995
Apparatus and methods for displaying text in conjunction with recorded audio programs
131 citations98
USRE37131EApr 10, 2001
Apparatus and methods for music and lyrics broadcasting
78 citations96
US6086450AJul 11, 2000
Brassieres which facilitate the drainage of lymphatic fluid from the breast area of the human female
60 citations96
US5921900AJul 13, 1999
Exercise apparatus for use with conventional chairs
55 citations96
US5690594ANov 25, 1997
Exercise apparatus for use with conventional chairs
80 citations96
GEMSTAR DEV CORP
12 patentsUS6760537B2Jul 6, 2004
Apparatus and method for television program scheduling
GEMSTAR DEV CORP285 citations99
US6549719B2Apr 15, 2003
Television program record scheduling and satellite receiver control using compressed codes
GEMSTAR DEV CORP300 citations99
US6477705B1Nov 5, 2002
Method and apparatus for transmitting, storing, and processing electronic program guide data for on-screen display
GEMSTAR DEV CORP331 citations99
US5987213ANov 16, 1999
System and method for automatically recording television programs in television systems with tuners external to video recorders
GEMSTAR DEV CORP204 citations99
US5915026AJun 22, 1999
System and method for programming electronic devices from a remote site
GEMSTAR DEV CORP239 citations99
US5559550ASep 24, 1996
Apparatus and methods for synchronizing a clock to a network clock
GEMSTAR DEV CORP518 citations99
US5552837ASep 3, 1996
Remote controller for scanning data and controlling a video system
GEMSTAR DEV CORP235 citations99
US5515173AMay 7, 1996
System and method for automatically recording television programs in television systems with tuners external to video recorders
GEMSTAR DEV CORP457 citations99
US7996864B2Aug 9, 2011
Method and apparatus for displaying television programs and related text
GEMSTAR DEV CORP49 citations97
US6321381B1Nov 20, 2001
Apparatus and method for improved parental control of television use
GEMSTAR DEV CORP53 citations96
US6072520AJun 6, 2000
System for improved parental control of television use
GEMSTAR DEV CORP77 citations96
US5949471ASep 7, 1999
Apparatus and method for improved parental control of television use
GEMSTAR DEV CORP71 citations96
INDEX SYSTEMS INC
8 patentsUS6687906B1Feb 3, 2004
EPG with advertising inserts
INDEX SYSTEMS INC137 citations99
US6147715ANov 14, 2000
Combination of VCR index and EPG
INDEX SYSTEMS INC238 citations99
US6115057ASep 5, 2000
Apparatus and method for allowing rating level control of the viewing of a program
INDEX SYSTEMS INC283 citations99
US6487362B1Nov 26, 2002
Enhancing operations of video tape cassette players
INDEX SYSTEMS INC143 citations97
US6091884AJul 18, 2000
Enhancing operations of video tape cassette players
INDEX SYSTEMS INC238 citations97
US6606747B1Aug 12, 2003
System and method for grazing television channels from an electronic program guide
INDEX SYSTEMS INC36 citations96
US6441862B1Aug 27, 2002
Combination of VCR index and EPG
INDEX SYSTEMS INC54 citations96
US5581614ADec 3, 1996
Method for encrypting and embedding information in a video program
INDEX SYSTEMS INC139 citations96
GUIDE E INC
8 patentsUS6341195B1Jan 22, 2002
Apparatus and methods for a television on-screen guide
GUIDE E INC331 citations99
US6154203ANov 28, 2000
System and method for grazing television channels from an electronic program guide
GUIDE E INC166 citations99
US5734786AMar 31, 1998
Apparatus and methods for deriving a television guide from audio signals
GUIDE E INC122 citations99
US5640484AJun 17, 1997
Switch for automatic selection of television signal sources for delivery of television guide data
GUIDE E INC267 citations99
US5541738AJul 30, 1996
Electronic program guide
GUIDE E INC650 citations99
US6239794B1May 29, 2001
Method and system for simultaneously displaying a television program and information about the program
GUIDE E INC1,532 citations98
US5499103AMar 12, 1996
Apparatus for an electronic guide with video clips
GUIDE E INC124 citations98
US5543929AAug 6, 1996
Television for controlling a video cassette recorder to access programs on a video cassette tape
GUIDE E INC132 citations96
MANKOVITZ ROY J
5 patentsUS5134719AJul 28, 1992
Apparatus and methods for identifying broadcast audio program selections in an FM stereo broadcast system
MANKOVITZ ROY J424 citations99
US5119507AJun 2, 1992
Receiver apparatus and methods for identifying broadcast audio program selections in a radio broadcast system
MANKOVITZ ROY J182 citations99
USRE38600ESep 28, 2004
Apparatus and methods for accessing information relating to radio television programs
MANKOVITZ ROY J104 citations98
US5161251ANov 3, 1992
Apparatus and methods for providing text information identifying audio program selections
MANKOVITZ ROY J128 citations98
US5119503AJun 2, 1992
Apparatus and methods for broadcasting auxiliary data in an FM stereo broadcast system
MANKOVITZ ROY J62 citations96
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