Viewing pattern data collection

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2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Vu, Ngoc (Department: 2421)

Interactive video distribution systems

Use surveying or monitoring

By passively monitoring receiver operation

C386S349000, C386S349000, C725S009000, C725S034000, C725S046000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07877765

ABSTRACT:
A method and system are provided in which DVR viewer metrics are collected and saved in a “Watched Log” data base including identifying titles and other features of recorded DVR programs. User viewing metrics are collected and saved for use in determining whether or not future shows are recorded. After a DVR user watches a TV or other video show episode, the show episode will be added to the Watched Log. Subsequently, before recording a new TV show, the DVR device can determine the viewer's actions with regard to previous similar shows and factor such information into a decision regarding the recording of the new show.

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