Method and apparatus for sharing viewing information
US8589795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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