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| 20080229204 | Apparatus, System And Method For The Navigation Of Aggregated Content Using Skipping And Content Metadata - Apparatus, system and method for the navigation of aggregated content using skipping and content metadata. An apparatus includes a processor to receive a control signal from a navigation controller and to display a skip function user interface on a display device. The skip function user interface is used to navigate aggregated content items and includes one or more skip boxes. Each of the one or more skip boxes is associated with a content item in the aggregated content items. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090132356 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROFILE BASED ADVERTISEMENT INSERTION INTO CONTENT FOR SINGLE AND MULTI-USER SCENARIOS - A system and method for profile based advertisement insertion into content for single and multi-user scenarios are described. Various embodiments allow a content service or channel provider to sell advertising space not only when content is broadcast or downloaded but also when the content is shared or recommended. Here, the provider can continue to sell advertising in multiple media spaces as long as the content is connected to services of the provider. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090147952 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DISPLAY OF SCREEN APPARATUS CONTENT OVERLAYED ON PROTECTED CONTENT - A system and method for the display of screen apparatus content overlayed on protected content is described. An embodiment of a system may include a device connected to a network. The device receives and stores screen apparatus content. The device also receives protected content that is not being altered by a user. The device displays the stored screen apparatus content overlayed on the protected content via a user interface on a display device without altering the protected content by the user. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090150427 | STANDARDIZING USER INTERFACE ACROSS MULTIPLE CONTENT RESOURCES - A method for providing a uniform user interface experience across multiple content delivery applications comprises implementing a data structure configured for storing data related to user interface features for controlling display of content delivered to a display screen. At least a first user interface application and a second user interface application are, respectively, utilized in association with a first content source and a second content source. The data structure is populated by at least one of said first and second user interface applications, in response to user interaction with a user interface control device. The data stored in the data structure is processed to provide a user interface environment that is uniform across the first and second user interface applications. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090158325 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A USER INTERFACE TO MANAGE THE RECORDING, DOWNLOADING AND SHARING OF CONTENT FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES - A system and method for a user interface to manage the recording, downloading and sharing of content from multiple sources are described. Various embodiments allow requesting content from a service provider by a user and receiving a user interface from the service provider, where the user interface indicates the availability of the content via multiple sources, and where the multiple sources include an Internet Protocol (IP) network, a broadcast service and a peer-to-peer network. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090164559 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF A UNIQUE LOCAL CHANNEL IDENTIFIER (ULCI) TO ENABLE THE MULTI-SITE AND MULTI-USER SHARING OF CONTENT - A system and method for the determination and assignment of a unique local channel identifier (ULCI) to enable the multi-site and multi-user sharing of content are described. Various embodiments allow sending by a primary user to a server an indication of one or more users to be invited to use a personal channel. The server determines a unique local channel identifier (ULCI) for the personal channel, where the ULCI represents a common open channel for the primary user and the one or more invited users. The primary user and the one or more invited users are allowed access to the personal channel via the ULCI. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090300502 | AGGREGRATION, STANDARDIZATION AND EXTENSION OF SOCIAL NETWORKING CONTACTS TO ENHANCE A TELEVISION CONSUMER EXPERIENCE - A system and method for the aggregation, standardization and extension of social networking contacts to enhance a television consumer experience are described. An embodiment of a system includes a device connected to one or more devices with social networking technology. The device is accessed by a user to invite one or more contacts to join an aggregated social network via an aggregated social networking contact list. The aggregated social networking contact list to include all contacts associated with the one or more social networking technology devices. The device to receive and store aggregated social network content and to receive main content. The device to cause the display of the stored aggregated social network content overlayed on the main content via a user interface on a display device. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090319901 | AGGREGRATION OF MULTIPLE MEDIA TYPES OF USER CONSUMPTION HABITS AND DEVICE PREFERENCES - A system and method for the aggregation of multiple media types of user consumption habits and device preferences are described. In embodiments, a connected device is adapted to receive multiple inputs supporting different types of media, aggregating the multiple media types and displaying one or more of the media types on a single display device. Another embodiment of the invention provides for a way of collecting data about user-specific adjustments to or usages of the various electronic devices and/or applications connected to the connected device. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100023499 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A CONTENT FINGERPRINT FILTER - A system and method for a content fingerprint filter. Various embodiments include receiving content and a preference from a user. The content is encoded without any available identifying information. A technical analysis of the encoded content is performed for one or more technical attributes. The available identifying information is paired with the one or more technical attributes to form a content fingerprint, where the content fingerprint identifies the content. The content fingerprint is combined with the preference to create a content fingerprint filter. The content fingerprint filter is used to filter pieces of available content, where each piece of available content has an associated content fingerprint. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100049719 | Techniques for the association, customization and automation of content from multiple sources on a single display - Techniques for the association, customization and automation of content from multiple sources on a single display device are described. A method includes storing an association rule as defined by a user, where the association rule defines a main content source and an associated content source. When the user accesses the main content source, automatically receiving content from the main content source and content from the associated content source as defined by the association rule. Then, causing the display of the associated content overlayed on the main content via a user interface on a display device. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100107106 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTEXT AND LANGUAGE SPECIFIC DATA ENTRY - An apparatus, system and method that allow for context and language specific data entry via a user interface. A user interface is displayed on a display device, where the user interface includes a data entry menu having one or more menu selections. A menu selection is activated. A data entry method is displayed, where the data entry method is context and language specific to the activated menu selection. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100107107 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTEXT AND LANGUAGE SPECIFIC DATA ENTRY - An apparatus, system and method that allow for context and language specific data entry via a user interface. A user interface is displayed on a display device, where the user interface includes a data entry menu having one or more menu selections. A menu selection is activated. A data entry method is displayed, where the data entry method is context and language specific to the activated menu selection. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 04-29-2010 |
