Method and apparatus for displaying interactions with media by members of a social software system
US8782680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/478
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A media viewing method and system monitors user interaction with an electronic program guide. An awareness engine collects data generated by the user interaction and forms awareness indicators and information. The awareness information is output to end users and is indicative of which users in a social circle are accessing (e.g. viewing, playing, or recording) or have accessed which media works. Some output enables user-to-user interaction. The media works may be supplied by cable television, satellite television, online or global computer network sources.
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