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Method and apparatus for managing digital video recorders

US8750687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2010
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/6547
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An approach is provided for managing digital video recorders. One or more parameters related to a digital video recorder are retrieved. A configuration message is generated, at a set-top box, for transmission over a data network to a data repository. The set-top box is coupled to the digital video recorder. The configuration message specifies the one or more parameters.

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