Seamlessly switching among unicast, multicast, and broadcast mobile media content

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PATENT NO 8805270
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13454489

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In embodiments, the present invention provides a method and system for switching between broadcast and unicast content on a mobile device. The method and system involves making unicast content available to the mobile device, making broadcast content available to the mobile device; and providing a facility through which access to broadcast content may be paused for unicast content and later resumed in response to receiving an indication of access to the broadcast content.

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DIRECTV LLC2260 EAST IMPERIAL HWY EL SEGUNDO CA 90245

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MacNeil, Bart Toronto, CA 25 3948
Maharajh, Kavi Oakville, CA 27 3979
Walker, Torin Oakville, CA 27 4003

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