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Method and apparatus for sharing viewing information

US8589795B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2010
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/8133
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for sharing viewing information is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving an designation of a second user from the first user; and transmitting the first user viewing information to the designated second user. The shared viewing information may comprise the identity of a currently viewed media program, a list of scheduled media program viewings, or the media program itself.

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