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System and method for sharing user content through a set-top box

  • US 10,575,056 B2
  • Filed: 06/23/2015
  • Issued: 02/25/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for managing video content through a set-top box, the method comprising:

  • receiving user input to record the video content to a set-top box, wherein the video content comprises a plurality of portions, wherein each portion of the plurality of portions corresponds to a type of content, wherein the type of content is associated with one or more genres of material contained within each portion of the video content;

    determining digital rights management (DRM) parameters associated with the set-top box, wherein the DRM parameters are established by a content owner or a communications service provider, the DRM parameters comprising a parameter indicating designated portions of the video content that are recordable based on a first genre of material contained within the designated portions of the video content and other portions of the video content that are not recordable based on a second genre of material contained within the other portions of the video content, wherein the first genre of material is different from the second genre of material, and wherein a first length of the designated portions of video content and a second length of the other portions of video content are less than a full length of the video content; and

    recording the designated portions of the video content, based on the DRM parameters.

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