Systems and methods for synchronizing playback at multiple locations
US9014535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/3253
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments provide methods and systems for synchronizing simultaneous media asset viewing for users at different geographical viewing locations. In some embodiments, a first user device receives a request to synchronize viewing of a media asset with a second user device. Control circuitry may automatically determine that the media asset is available to the second user device after becoming available to the first user device. Based on the determining, the control circuitry may automatically schedule the media asset for recording on the first user device. In some embodiments, control circuitry synchronizes viewing of the media asset when the media access becomes available to the second user device. The second user device may access a video feed transmitted by a media source, while the first user device accesses a video feed of a recorded media asset.
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