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System and method for a master scheduler

  • US 20010000194A1
  • Filed: 11/29/2000
  • Published: 04/05/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/21/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a media server to output data at a predetermined time comprising:

  • inputting a program schedule into a master scheduler wherein said program schedule comprises event information;

    processing said program schedule to create a task from said program schedule wherein said master scheduler performs said processing said program schedule;

    distributing said task to a slave task scheduler;

    processing said task to create a command suitable for a media server wherein said slave task scheduler performs said processing said task;

    sending said command to said media server to retrieve data from said media server;

    retrieving data from said media server in accordance with said command;

    outputting said retrieved data.

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