System and method for switching video presentations between devices
US10701428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/647
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system receives a signal transmitted from a first media presentation device presenting media content; the signal includes a request to discontinue providing the media content to the first media presentation device and begin providing the media content to a second media presentation device. The method also includes transmitting a link to a destination associated with the second device, and transmitting a portion of the media content to the second device; this portion corresponds to a predetermined time period commencing with transmission of the signal. In response to selection of the link, the media content portion is presented at the second device, and the media content is provided to the second device corresponding to a time period commencing with expiration of the predetermined time period. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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