Program storage, retrieval and management based on segmentation messages
US9351027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/478
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Segmentation messages indicative of locations of upcoming events, such as the start and end of programs and program portions, and/or rights related to the programs and program portions, are used by cable systems and the like to store programs and program portions for later retrieval and transmission to customers on request. Storage, retrieval and management of programming is thereby facilitated. Methods and systems are disclosed.
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