Media shadow files and system
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System and method for a media content reconciler
US9503496B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9503496-B2 |
| Application number | US-49945709-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | Jul 8, 2009 |
| Publication date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
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A system and method for reconciling media content available through a number of service providers. A request is received to identify media content. One or more characteristics of the media content are determined. A determination is made whether the media content is associated with an identifier in response to the one or more characteristics. An identifier is associated with the media content in response to determining there is not an existing identifier associated with the media content. The media content is cross referenced between the number of service providers utilizing the identifier and time zones. A database is updated to include the identifier and the one or more characteristics associated with the media content.
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What is claimed: 1. A method for reconciling media content available through a plurality of service providers, the method comprising: receiving a request to identify media content from one of the plurality of service providers, wherein the request is received by a server; determining one or more characteristics of the media content; determining if the media content is associated with an identifier in response to the one or more characteristics; automatically associating an i…
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Electricity · mapped topic
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Electricity · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9503496B2 cover?
- A system and method for reconciling media content available through a number of service providers. A request is received to identify media content. One or more characteristics of the media content are determined. A determination is made whether the media content is associated with an identifier in response to the one or more characteristics. An identifier is associated with the media content in…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Rooks Kelsyn, Emerson David E, Lafreniere Gary W, and 2 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H04L65/605. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Nov 22 2016 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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