Apparatus and methods of open and closed package subscription
US8528029B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/84
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and method for providing and receiving media programming information including providing programming package information comprising attributes of a package of media presentation channels. Further, a subscription characteristic is defined that determines an ability subscribe to the package and to present the programming package information on a device. The device operates to compare the subscription characteristic with device-related subscription information. A subscription is allowed and/or the programming package information is presented on the device based on a predetermined relationship between the subscription characteristic and the device subscription information.
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