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Method, computer program product, and apparatus for delivering information and commands regarding a media program
US8990847B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8990847-B2 |
| Application number | US-93514507-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2007 |
| Priority date | Nov 5, 2007 |
| Publication date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
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A method, a computer program product, and apparatus are provided for delivering information and commands regarding a media program. An advertisement is provided that allows a user to request more information about the media program by clicking on or otherwise selecting the advertisement. The information may be based on the identity of the user. The information may include programming guide information regarding the media program that is available to an associated set top box of the user. The user may also be able to send commands, such as record the media program or set up a reminder about the media program, through a DVR scheduling facility to the set top box. The set top box may be able to send an acceptance of the command or a notice of conflict to the user through the DVR scheduling facility.
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That which is claimed: 1. A method comprising: receiving, by a digital video recorder (“DVR”) scheduling facility, a request to record a media program in response to a selection by a user of a link associated with one of a plurality of recording indications included in an advertisement displayed in association with a web page, the advertisement comprising at least one of a banner ad, a hover ad, and a pop-up ad, wherein each of the plurality of recording indications included in th…
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- What does patent US8990847B2 cover?
- A method, a computer program product, and apparatus are provided for delivering information and commands regarding a media program. An advertisement is provided that allows a user to request more information about the media program by clicking on or otherwise selecting the advertisement. The information may be based on the identity of the user. The information may include programming guide info…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Aldrey Raul, Bassali Harpal, Lechner Marcelo, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H04N5/76. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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