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Method and TV receiver for storing contents associated to TV programs

US8789100B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2006
Grant dateJul 22, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4532
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In order to offer contents on demand services triggered by broadcasted TV programs in an efficient and effective way, notifications are received by a TV receiver, for example, a set-top box, on the availability of additional contents, such as, movie tracks, back stages, audio and/or video interviews, written articles, songs, photos, games, software programs, catalogues, brochures, electronic books, electronic tickets, electronic discounts, and electronic bonuses, together with TV programs, and these additional contents are automatically collected and stored into electronic appliances, for example, a portable electronic appliance, at the request of a user.

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