Program storage, retrieval and management based on segmentation messages
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Abstract
Segmentation messages indicative of locations of upcoming events, such as the start and end of programs and program portions, and/or rights related to the programs and program portions, are used by cable systems and the like to store programs and program portions for later retrieval and transmission to customers on request. Storage, retrieval and management of programming is thereby facilitated. Methods and systems are disclosed.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC | NEW YORK NY 10023 |
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- 2016 Application Filing Year
- H04N Class
- 18761 Applications Filed
- 14708 Patents Issued To-Date
- 78.40 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Buehl, Joseph | Studio City, US | 10 | 732 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 732 | |||
Callahan, John W | Broomfield, US | 37 | 1924 |
# of filed Patents : 37 Total Citations : 1924 | |||
Carlucci, John B | Boulder, US | 49 | 5157 |
# of filed Patents : 49 Total Citations : 5157 | |||
Gonder, Thomas | Westminster, US | 10 | 50 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 50 | |||
Kimble, David M | Escondido, US | 8 | 239 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 239 | |||
Urdang, Erik G | Boulder, US | 15 | 807 |
# of filed Patents : 15 Total Citations : 807 | |||
Williamson, Louis D | Denver, US | 34 | 3247 |
# of filed Patents : 34 Total Citations : 3247 |
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- H04N Class
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