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Method and apparatus for managing video storage

US7398009B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2004
Grant dateJul 8, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N5/775
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for tracking the viewing of stored video content. A video event is recorded, such as with a personal video recorder, and is subsequently displayed on a display screen having identified thereon at least one user who is to view the recorded video event. The user enters an option (e.g., “OK to Erase”) associated with the displayed recorded event. The entered option is displayed on the display screen so subsequent users will know the desired option of the prior user. A machine-readable medium having stored thereon instructions for recording and displaying a video event, as well as instructions for receiving and displaying an option associated with the displayed recorded event.

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