Method and system for providing customized media content
US8893174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/812
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention is a method and system for customizing media content distributed by a multicast network based on a stored user profile. A new high quality video distribution method is disclosed. A new system supporting targeted, interactive advertising is taught. The tracking of media content consumed in the home is enabled. Media content producers are provided with a new connection to media content consumers. Unwanted media channels are no longer distributed to a customer.
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