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Bookmarking media programs for subsequent viewing

US8693844B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2011
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/44204
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, system, apparatus, and computer program product provide the ability to bookmark a media program for subsequent viewing. A first interface is displayed and identifies a first media program. Via the first interface, a user requests that the first media program be recorded as a bookmark in a list of maintained bookmarks. The list of bookmarks is displayed. A user selects one of the bookmarks from the list and in response, the first media program is displayed to the first viewer.

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