Interactive video distribution systems – User-requested video program system – Video-on-demand
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-08
2005-11-08
Miller, John (Department: 2614)
Interactive video distribution systems
User-requested video program system
Video-on-demand
C725S087000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06964061
ABSTRACT:
A method of providing rebroadcast programming includes encoding a rebroadcast program, specifying a preferred play time, and providing a broadcast that fits the preferred play time. The encoding of the rebroadcast program can use a replay plan which prioritizes portions of the rebroadcast. A priority can be assigned to commercials which have been made to be shortened or dropped, or an alternative commercial substituted, depending on time limitations. A rebroadcast packaging and playlist are provided. The specifying a preferred play time can be done by one of the following ways: specifying the preferred play time in response to a specific user request; specifying the preferred play time based on a user profile; specifying the preferred play time automatically by another program; connecting a replay timing to other events, wherein the other events includes setting an automatic pause when phone calls come in, lengthening a rebroadcast on certain days, and shortening a rebroadcast based on location of an automobile; providing a radio/television player which has functions of pause and replay which can be selected by the user to deduct time dynamically during the rebroadcast and which performs at least one of: replaying the broadcast; reacting to the need to pause/rewind; respecifying the adjusted time; playing unlistened to material at a later time; and displaying a list of unlistened/unviewed segments. A default play time for the rebroadcast program is used if no time is otherwise specified.
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MPEG-7 Multimedia Description Schemes WD, Jul. 2000, International Organization for Standardization, Version 3.1□□.
Cragun Brian John
Day Paul Reuben
Bussan Matthew J.
Lynt Christopher H.
Miller John
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