Apparatus, method and system for broadcast content expiration after recorded by a user
US7966218B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/8456
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, method, and system for a Media Expiration System (MES) that improves upon current content control systems by better managing media recordings. The MES enables media owners to disable recordings of their broadcast content and/or advertising, locally, after the content has been recorded by a consumer. In one embodiment, the MES places expiration stamps into broadcast media as it is recorded by a consumer electronics device. The MES tracks viewing habits, enables the purchasing of extended views of programs, and removes expired media programming content. The manner and way in which this is achieved results in the expiration of stale media content.
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