Subscription optimizer
US9954739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/535
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Interactions between media devices and content distribution systems are enhanced by analyzing and/or optimizing the selection of which sources the media devices access for which content. Content consumption metrics are tracked for a user and/or device, such as which content items or channels are watched, amounts of time the channels or items are watched, which content items a user has expressed an interest in, and so forth. Subscription and/or license information may also be tracked. Content availability information is collected across, potentially, multiple content distribution systems, including information indicating what subscriptions or licenses are needed to view specific channels, services, or items of content from specific content distribution systems. Based on the content consumptions metrics, subscription information, and content availability information, various actions may be taken, such as displaying a subscription utilization report, suggesting alternative content consumption strategies, and so forth.
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