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Systems and methods for providing enhanced sports watching media guidance
US9215397B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9215397-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414258924-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | Jul 31, 2006 |
| Publication date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
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Systems and methods for enhanced sports-related media content access and display are provided. An intelligent tuning module for multi-tuner systems may designate one sporting event as a primary sporting event and another sporting event as a secondary sporting event. A primary tuner may tune the primary event whenever possible and a secondary tuner may tune the secondary event whenever possible. Sporting events may be assigned user profile scores and tuned away from in reverse priority order. An interactive scoreboard may also be displayed with various game status and alert icons. The interactive scoreboard may allow a viewer to quickly tune between high-interest sporting events. Sports-specific features, such as wagering and fantasy league support, are also provided.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for enhanced sports viewing on a user equipment device, the method comprising: generating for display a first sporting event on a display screen; accessing an application data feed including sports scores for a plurality of sporting events, wherein the sports scores comprise a current score for the first sporting event; generating for display an interactive scoreboard simultaneously with the first sporting event, wherein the interactive scoreboa…
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- What does patent US9215397B2 cover?
- Systems and methods for enhanced sports-related media content access and display are provided. An intelligent tuning module for multi-tuner systems may designate one sporting event as a primary sporting event and another sporting event as a secondary sporting event. A primary tuner may tune the primary event whenever possible and a secondary tuner may tune the secondary event whenever possible.…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Rovi Guides Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H04N5/50. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Dec 15 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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