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Virtual
Channels - (Private Channels)
– (1) Text, graphics, or video
that's integrated into a web-like page and placed in a closed network. (2)
Links (often
interactive) in an Interactive TV system
that act a lot like hyperlinks on the
World Wide Web. In a sense they're suppose to mimic a television
channel in a closed network. Users can use them to find out movie times
at theaters, restaurant menus, etc.
Virtual Channels can allow viewers to more quickly seek out new
programming and services. TiVo offers a private
channel that customers can upload personal data to for sharing.
Virtual Channels are often associated with Walled Gardens.
Information Channel –
A virtual
channel/toolbar on your TV screen with links to special offers,
weather, news, stock quotes, movies, TV shows, etc. Interactive Tool Bar – An electronic bar presented on your TV screen to navigate through various interactive TV related activities such as on demand programming. |
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