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Acquisition and presentation of dynamic media asset information for events

US8327284B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2010
Grant dateDec 4, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/29
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed allow a user of an electronic device to obtain dynamic media asset information, such as media assets information concerning events. The obtained media asset information can be then presented via the electronic device in a convenient and efficient manner. According to one embodiment, a show time request for a media asset can be transmitted to a media server. In response to the show time request, event information for a plurality of event sites showing the requested media asset can be received. The event sites are selected based upon proximity to the location reference. The event information can include a plurality of show times for the requested media asset at least a first one of the event sites. The plurality of show times can be presented on a graphical timeline displayed on a display of a computing device. A map image can also be presented to depict a geographic area derived from the event information for each of the plurality of event sites.

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