Multi source and destination media discovery and management platform
US9854309B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4828
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A platform allows viewing and sorting digital media from multiple content sources across multiple devices by title, category, series, or other sorting desired. Available content from providers may be co-mixed to display as if from a single provider. Listings may be restricted to specific providers or sets of providers, such as removing providers with paid content which the user will not access. Alternatively, listings may be prioritized based on business rules programmed into the system. Listings may be limited to those available on the current device, on another set of devices, or on all devices. Control of access to content, including playback and queuing, may be done through the interface regardless of the consumption device. This allows access to all content across all devices in a fashion desirable to the user, merging providers and devices into a seamless interface tailored for the user instead of the content or device manufacturer.
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