Method and apparatus for imposing preferences on broadcast/multicast service
US8259719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04H60/73
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for imposing preferences on broadcast/multicast service for an end-user is described herein. The apparatus includes a first tuner that receives a first set of data transmitted from a currently selected broadcast/multicast station, wherein the first set of data includes time, station identification, and program information; a second tuner that receives a second set of data from a plurality of broadcast/multicast stations, wherein the second set of data includes individually, for each broadcast/multicast station that is available, time, station identification, and program information; a decoder that decodes the first and second sets of data received by the first and second tuners and sends this decoded data to a decision engine for further processing; and a persona database that stores a plurality of user preference profiles. Further, the decision engine is periodically operative to evaluate the currently selected station, and choose a different station if applicable, based on a preference profile selected by the end-user.
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