Electronic programming guide (EPG) affinity clusters

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9204200
APP PUB NO 20120167141A1
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12978100

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Techniques are described in which electronic program guide (EPG) affinity clusters may be formed based upon an assumption that programs scheduled in corresponding timeslots are targeted to the same or similar audiences. In at least some embodiments, data for an EPG is examined to identify programs that are scheduled in timeslots designated as corresponding. Metadata related to the identified programs is collected. The metadata may include titles as well as cast/crew data related to the programs. One or more affinity clusters may be formed using the collected metadata to establish relationships between actors, directors, titles and other items of the metadata. The affinity clusters may be used to provide recommendations including recommendation to view, record, or set a reminder for programs according to the relationships established by the affinity clusters.

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ADEIA TECHNOLOGIES INC3025 ORCHARD PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Arora, Gagan Menlo Park, US 13 712

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