Method and apparatus for storing content
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving a broadcast program;
temporarily storing the received broadcast program;
receiving a request to permanently record the broadcast program, wherein the request is received after a portion of the broadcast program that is to be recorded has been received and temporarily stored; and
permanently recording the entire broadcast program.
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Abstract
A system receives a broadcast program and temporarily stores the program data. A request is received to permanently record the broadcast program. This request is received after a portion of the broadcast program has been received and temporarily stored. The broadcast program is then permanently recorded, including the temporarily stored program data. A metafile identifies portions of the broadcast program and is accessible by a reader to continuously retrieve the stored portions of the broadcast program.
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving a broadcast program;
temporarily storing the received broadcast program;
receiving a request to permanently record the broadcast program, wherein the request is received after a portion of the broadcast program that is to be recorded has been received and temporarily stored; and
permanently recording the entire broadcast program. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. One or more computer-readable media having stored thereon a computer program that, when executed by one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to:
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receive a broadcast program;
store the received broadcast program in a temporary data format;
receive a request to permanently record the broadcast program, wherein the request is received after a portion of the broadcast program has been received and stored in the temporary data format; and
permanently record the broadcast program. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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