Customization in a content distribution system
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1. A method for customizing a video service in a content distribution system, the method comprising steps of:
- receiving preference information entered by a user of the content distribution system to influence a profile for the user;
observing interaction of the user with the video service;
modifying the profile based upon the observing step;
customizing the video service based, at least in part, on the profile;
generating a program guide customized according to the profile; and
modifying the profile to remove older interaction information.
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Abstract
According to the invention, a method for customizing a video service in a content distribution system is disclosed. In one step, preference information entered by a user of the content distribution system is received and influences a profile for that user. Interaction of the user with the video service is observed to influence the profile. The video service is customized based, at least in part, on the profile. A program guide is generated and customized according to the profile. The profile is modified to remove older interaction information.
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1. A method for customizing a video service in a content distribution system, the method comprising steps of:
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receiving preference information entered by a user of the content distribution system to influence a profile for the user;
observing interaction of the user with the video service;
modifying the profile based upon the observing step;
customizing the video service based, at least in part, on the profile;
generating a program guide customized according to the profile; and
modifying the profile to remove older interaction information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for customizing a video service in a content distribution system, the method comprising steps of:
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observing interaction of the user with the video service;
modifying a profile for the user based upon the observing step;
formulating questions regarding a watched program;
modifying the profile based upon answers to the questions;
customizing the video service based, at least in part, on the profile; and
generating a program guide customized according to the profile. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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15. A method for customizing a video service in a content distribution system for a plurality of associated users, the method comprising steps of:
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receiving first preference information to influence a first profile for a first user;
determining the first user is interacting with the video service;
observing interaction of the first user with the video service;
modifying the first profile based upon the first-listed observing step;
customizing the video service based, at least in part, on the first profile;
generating a first program guide that is influenced by the first profile;
receiving second preference information to influence a second profile for a second user;
determining the second user is interacting with the video service;
observing interaction of the second user with the video service;
modifying the second profile based upon the second-listed observing step;
customizing the video service based, at least in part, on the second profile; and
generating a second program guide that is influenced by the second profile. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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