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A client system and a dedicated server are provided, the client system having an internet module providing communication with the server, a television tuner operative to receive a plurality of video channels carrying video data, and a video processing unit operative to provide a video output signal

A client system and a dedicated server are provided, the client system having an internet module providing communication with the server, a television tuner operative to receive a plurality of video channels carrying video data, and a video processing unit operative to provide a video output signal for displaying images on a television. A process is provided for accessing Web pages associated with corresponding portions of the video data, the process including the steps of: determining a selected channel parameter indicative of a selected one of the video channels received by the television tuner of the client system; determining a particular time parameter indicative of a particular time at the client site, the selected channel parameter and the particular time parameter being associated with a particular portion of video data to be transmitted to the client system via the selected video channel at the particular time; and determining a matching Web address associated with the particular portion of video data, the matching Web address being determined by comparing the particular time parameter and the selected channel parameter to electronic program schedule information including a plurality of program schedule segments each including a corresponding time frame parameter indicative of an associated time frame, and a corresponding channel parameter indicative of an associated one of the video channels, each of the program schedule segments being associated with a corresponding portion of video data to be received by the client system via the associated channel during the associated time frame.

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[ What is claimed is:] [21.]21. A system for automatically accessing a matching information resource associated with a selected television programming segment based on program schedule mapping information, the system comprising:a processor;a television tuner coupled to the processor and also coupled

[ What is claimed is:] [21.]21. A system for automatically accessing a matching information resource associated with a selected television programming segment based on program schedule mapping information, the system comprising:a processor;a television tuner coupled to the processor and also coupled to receive a video signal having a plurality of channels for carrying data including video data;an internet module coupled to the processor, and also being coupled for communication with the internet, wherein said internet module is operative to download a selected set of mapping information including a plurality of programming schedule segments each including a corresponding time frame parameter indicative of an associated time frame, and a corresponding channel parameter indicative of an associated one of the channels, each of said schedule segments being associated with a corresponding portion of video data to be received by said system via said corresponding channel during said corresponding time frame, said mapping information also including a plurality of Web addresses associated with corresponding ones of said schedule segments, each of said Web addresses indicating a corresponding Web server operative to provide an information resource associated with said corresponding schedule segment;a memory unit for storing said mapping information; anda video processing unit coupled for communication with the processor and operative to generate a display signal adapted for displaying matching information associated with said matching information resource and for displaying said corresponding portion of video data carried by said currently selected channel on a television screen.