System and method for presenting during a programming event an invitation to follow content on a social media site
US9185454B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/8173
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for linking the account of a subscriber of a multi-channel video programming distributor (MVPD) network to an account of the subscriber on a social networking site and to receive invitations to follow a page or join a group hosted on a social networking site that is relevant to the video content being displayed on the subscriber's television.
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