Method and apparatus for recommending media programs
US8782692B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/44204
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system, and computer program product provide the ability to recommend, to a first viewer, alternative programming during playback of a first media program. The first media program is played. A second media program of potential interest to the user is identified. During an advertising break, an interface is presented to the user that identifies the second media program. An indication of interest in the second media program is received from the user. If the indication indicates that the user is interested in the second media program, a reference to the second media program is saved as a viewer recommendation for later playback. If not interested, additional input may be received from the user indicating why the user is not interested.
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