Broadcast scheduling and content selection based upon aggregated user profile information
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1. A method comprising:
- generating a plurality of user profiles corresponding to a plurality of users, wherein the plurality of user profiles comprise user preference data and content rating data; and
generating a playlist and a broadcast schedule by aggregating the plurality of user profiles; and
broadcasting content to the plurality of users according to the playlist and the broadcast schedule.
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Abstract
A system, apparatus, and method are provided for generating broadcast schedules and potential content based on aggregated user profile information comprising user preferences and content ratings. According to one embodiment of the present invention, users may access a website to create user profiles that include content preferences and content ratings. A broadcast operations center may then use the information to generate content selection, mix, and/or broadcast scheduling.
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1. A method comprising:
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generating a plurality of user profiles corresponding to a plurality of users, wherein the plurality of user profiles comprise user preference data and content rating data; and
generating a playlist and a broadcast schedule by aggregating the plurality of user profiles; and
broadcasting content to the plurality of users according to the playlist and the broadcast schedule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method comprising:
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generating a plurality of user profiles corresponding to a plurality of users, wherein the plurality of user profiles comprise user preference data and content rating data;
generating a playlist and a broadcast schedule by aggregating the plurality of user profiles;
broadcasting content to the plurality of users according to the playlist and the broadcast schedule;
receiving feedback by tracking usage pattern of the plurality of users; and
updating the plurality of user profiles based on the feedback to produce a plurality of improved user profiles. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A broadcast scheduling system comprising:
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a website to generate a plurality of user profiles corresponding to a plurality of users, wherein the plurality of user profiles comprise user preference data and content rating data;
a broadcast operations center wirelessly linked to the website, wherein the broadcast operations center is to generate a playlist and a broadcast schedule by aggregating the plurality of user profiles;
a Multiple Systems Operator (MSO) coupled with the broadcast operations center linking the broadcast operations center with a plurality of head-ends; and
a plurality of head-ends coupled with a plurality of receivers corresponding with a plurality of users, wherein the plurality of head-ends is to receive the playlist and the broadcast schedule from the MSO and to broadcast content to the plurality of users via the plurality of receivers according to the playlist and the broadcast schedule. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A machine-readable medium having stored thereon data representing sequences of instructions, the sequences of instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to:
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generate a plurality of user profiles corresponding to a plurality of users, wherein the plurality of user profiles comprise user preference data and content rating data; and
generate a playlist and a broadcast schedule by aggregating the plurality of user profiles; and
broadcast content to the plurality of users according to the playlist and the broadcast schedule. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27)
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28. A machine-readable medium having stored thereon data representing sequences of instructions, the sequences of instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to:
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generate a plurality of user profiles corresponding to a plurality of users, wherein the plurality of user profiles comprise user preference data and content rating data;
generate a playlist and a broadcast schedule by aggregating the plurality of user profiles;
broadcast content to the plurality of users according to the playlist and the broadcast schedule;
receive feedback by tracking usage pattern of the plurality of users; and
update the plurality of user profiles based on the feedback to produce a plurality of improved user profiles. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30)
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