Abstract: A system and method for displaying an electronic program guide (“EPG”), the EPG allowing for the controlling of recording functionality of an appliance and/or playing of media. The displayable EPG includes a listing of playable media from which the user may select a program of interest for recording or playing. The EPG may also include a display of prior recorded media for playing. Options may be presented to allow for a selection of a rendering device on which selected media is to be played.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 10, 2012
Date of Patent:
January 17, 2017
Assignee:
Universal Elecronics Inc.
Inventors:
Alex Louie, Cesar Alvarado, Patrick H. Hayes