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Abstract
A multiple channel parallel digital video recorder system records simultaneously and continuously the favorite channels of a user. The recorder system stores programming content for a user to view at a later time. A multimedia control system can be connected to the recorder system and display in a matrix format the stored programming content that is available for review.
Abstract
The aspects of the present invention provide a computer implemented method, system, and computer usable program code for managing programming for a digital video recorder via a network. The method includes receiving user instructions at a content manager, wherein the content manager receives the user instructions through a network. The method also includes executing the user instructions to schedule recording of content for the user. The method further includes responsive to a plurality of users designating the content, storing only a single instance of the content designated by the plurality of users to form common stored content. The method is also responsive to a request to view the content from a user in the plurality of users, transmitting the common stored content to the user in the plurality of users over the network.
Abstract
A television set, digital video recorder, or the like having a user-operable jump-to-start-and-pause function. When activated, such as via a remote control unit button or an on-screen menu item, the jump-to-start-and-pause function jumps or rewinds the currently playing video program to its beginning and pauses until the user e.g. selects a play function. |
