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System and method for interacting with social networking in an internet protocol television system

US9438960B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2013
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/64322
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an Internet protocol television network, a set-top box includes a social network interface module and a remote control interface module. The social network interface module receives a first selection of a content item from the remote control interface module, and receives a second selection of a comment from the remote control interface module. The social network interface module also posts the second selection on a social network system.

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