Content-based highlight recording of television programming
US9451202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/8455
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A media device for content-based highlight handling of television programming may be provided. Criteria of interest corresponding to user input may be processed. Idle tuner(s) not being used to receive any television channels for presentation or recording may be identified. A television channel identified based at least in part on the criteria of interest may be tuned to with an idle tuner. Content received at the media device may be processed. Update data associated with a subject matter of the content may be received separately from the television channel. A portion of the content that corresponds to the criteria may be identified based at least in part on the criteria of interest and the update data. A portion of a television program may be recorded and/or marked. The portion of the television program may correspond to the portion of the content identified based at least in part on the criteria.
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