Systems and methods for unifying local channels with over-the-top services
US12294448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04H60/51
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for unifying local channels with Over-the-Top (OTT) services (e.g., Internet-streaming media services). In one example aspect, a location is determined. Based on the determined location, a list of local channels available for broadcast in the geographic area is retrieved. The list of local channels is then compared to a list of channels offered via at least one OTT service. Based on the comparison with the OTT service channel offering, a subset of available local channels may be determined. The electronic programming guide (EPG) data and other programming metadata associated with the local channels may be downloaded and provided to the OTT service. The local channels, along with the EPG data and programming metadata, may be merged with the OTT service so that the local channels may be streamed via the OTT service.
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