System and method for playback positioning of distributed media co-viewers
US8655953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/6587
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for obtaining and presenting information to a user playing a media item identifying playback positions of a number of other users also playing the media item. In one embodiment, a first user begins playback of a media item. Information identifying playback positions of a number of second users also playing the media item is obtained from a playback information broker and presented to the first user. The first user may then provide user input identifying a desired action to take with respect to one or more of the second users. In response, the desired action is effected.
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