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Method and apparatus for insuring complete recording of a television program

  • US 20040202453A1
  • Filed: 04/09/2003
  • Published: 10/14/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of recording a television program comprising:

  • receiving a television signal;

    designating a recording start time and a scheduled recording end time;

    beginning a recording of the television signal at the recording start time;

    examining the television signal to detect a commercial group proximate in time to the scheduled recording end time;

    ending the recording at the scheduled recording end time if the commercial group is detected, otherwise extending the recording.

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