Program storage, retrieval and management based on segmentation messages

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9942590
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15085455

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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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TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLCNEW YORK NY 10023

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  • 2016 Application Filing Year
  • H04N Class
  • 18761 Applications Filed
  • 14708 Patents Issued To-Date
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Buehl, Joseph Studio City, US 10 732
Callahan, John W Broomfield, US 37 1924
Carlucci, John B Boulder, US 49 5157
Gonder, Thomas Westminster, US 10 50
Kimble, David M Escondido, US 8 239
Urdang, Erik G Boulder, US 15 807
Williamson, Louis D Denver, US 34 3247

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