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Scheduling recording of recommended multimedia programs

US8612456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2008
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4755
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Users provide preferred multimedia programs types and receive electronic messages with recommendations for recording upcoming broadcasts. In response to receiving reply messages to the recommendations, the recommended multimedia programs may be scheduled for transport to the user. Example multimedia programs that may be recommended include without limitation television shows, sporting events, and pay-per-view events.

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