System and method for delivering video programs to a video distribution center
US8245269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/222
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are systems and methods for delivering video programs to a video distribution center. An embodiment of the invention is a method for delivering video programming to a distribution center that provides broadcast programming and store-and-forward programming, such as video on demand based on video programming recorded at the distribution center. The method comprises sending a plurality of video programs to the distribution center. Wherein, the plurality of video programs is to be provided as broadcast programming by the distribution center. The method also comprises sending ancillary data to the distribution center. The ancillary data includes business rules that include permission for the distribution center to record one or more selected video programs of the plurality of video programs.
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