System and method to remove the date specific information from a broadcast automation playlist
US10070184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/845
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments herein describe a content distribution system that removes time-dependent promotional content before providing a recording of a media presentation (e.g., show or program) to a video-on-demand (VOD) provider. To receive Nielsen credit for a subscriber watching a recording of the media presentation using VOD, the recording must be almost the same as the live version of the media presentation which includes the original program content and the commercial advertisements shown during commercial breaks. However, some shows also include promotional content that a telecommunication or cable provider adds to the media presentation to promote other shows or events being broadcasted later. By the time the user views the recording, however, the promotional content may already be outdated. The embodiments herein describe techniques for removing time-dependent promotional content from a media presentation before the recording of the media presentation is sent to VOD providers.
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