Program data processing method and apparatus
US8429689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4882
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A process for performing video recording and the like after obtaining electronic program data is optimized. According to the process, only program data relating to one or more predetermined preset channels of the channels which are broadcast by a broadcast service are separated from program data which guide programs broadcast by a predetermined broadcast service. Only program data relating to a predetermined channel are stored, and processes of video recording and the like can be performed according to the stored program data.
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