Methods and systems for content storage
US9998788B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4334
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided are methods and systems for reducing content storage space and network resources. A device, such as a network storage device, can receive a plurality of requests to record a content item with varying start times and end times. The network device can map the start time and end time of each request to a subscriber, premises, and/or device. The network device can determine the earliest of the start times associated with the content item and the latest of the end times associated with the content item. In an aspect, the network device can make a recording, starting at the earliest start time and ending at the latest end time.
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