Systems and methods for presentation of preferred program selections
US8250605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4755
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Preferred systems and methods are disclosed for navigating among a group or lists of programs, such as in a network terminal (such as a set top box) in a video program distribution system which presents a viewer with an electronic program guide comprising a plurality of program titles wherein the order is determined by a program score used to predict a level of interest for the viewer based in part on extrinsic data provided to the network terminal regarding the viewer's characteristics and attributes. The extrinsic data could be obtained based on the individual viewer's specific attributes, or the demographic attributes of similarly situated viewers. The extrinsic data, as well as intrinsic data is processed to provide an ordered list of program which are more reflective of that viewer's interests that a linear listing of programs. The system and method can apply for other applications involving prioritizing selection information.
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