METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTENT SWITCHING

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14060358

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Methods and apparatus for content switching in a content distribution network. In one embodiment, an apparatus is configured to receive a user selection for content. The apparatus processes the content and outputs the content to a display. The apparatus also receives an input indicating a content switch, and switches to an alternate content located on a second apparatus. The apparatus transmits the secondary content to the second apparatus, while receiving the alternate content from the second apparatus. In one aspect, the apparatus performs at least one of the following: provide a notification to a user when the secondary content has ended or automatically switch the alternate content back to the second apparatus while receiving the user selected content in response to detecting the end of the secondary content. Methods for content switching in a content switching in a content distribution network using the aforementioned apparatus are also disclosed.

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TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC60 COLUMBUS CIRCLE NEW YORK NY 10023

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Calvert, Greg New York, US 1 35
Cholas, Chris Frederick, US 61 4901
Hybertson, Eric Longmont, US 7 110

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