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Media control system with viewer rewards

US8863168B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2009
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/8173
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for viewing media content are provided. A set of media content with at least one feedback application is created. In response to the set creation and activation, media content may be tuned and launched automatically while other programming is restricted. User input associated with feedback applications may be received and media content rewards may be awarded.

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