Hybrid electronic program guide
US10257575B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/2541
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The various examples described herein generally provide systems and methods for generating a hybrid electronic programming guide (EPG) that includes both broadcast content and other types of content, such as over-the-top (OTT) content. In examples, broadcast content may be content provided by a satellite, terrestrial, or cable television provider. Other types of content, e.g., the OTT content, may be content that is delivered over an open network, such as the Internet. In examples, a secure processor may be employed to determine if a subscriber is authorized to access the OTT content based on subscription information received via a broadcast transmission.
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