Systems and methods to select a keyword of a voice search request of an electronic program guide
US8607276B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/8405
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A particular method includes determining estimated popularity scores for programs identified in an electronic program guide for a time interval. The programs identified in the electronic program guide for the time interval include programs being aired. One or more estimated popularity scores are based on viewing trends of the programs being aired. The method also includes determining a voice search vocabulary based on the estimated popularity scores. The voice search vocabulary includes one or more keywords usable for a keyword search of the electronic program guide during the time interval based on a received voice search request.
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