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Digital file management system

US8943030B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2009
Grant dateJan 27, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N9/8042
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for managing digital content is provided. The method includes accessing the digital content and applying at least one content management rule by a set-top box to the digital content. The content management rule operative to place the digital content in one of a first storage location and a second storage location, which are associated with the set-top box. The digital content may include programs or movies and the storage locations are generally operable to store multiple programs and/or movies.

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