Time shifting recording switch when phone calling
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1. A set top terminal, comprising:
- a storage device that is configured to continuously record a current video program;
a detection circuit that is configured to detect on-line connection of a communication event;
a recording circuit, operably coupled to the storage device and the detection circuit, that is configured to record date and time of the on-line connection and a current channel number being viewed; and
a selection circuit, operably coupled to the detection circuit, that is configured to allow a user to choose between continuing viewing the video program as it is currently being played and viewing the video program from the time the on-line connection was established.
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Abstract
The invention takes the advantage of features such as TiVo Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) or ReplayTV DVRs, which provide continuous recording of broadcasting programs and allow users to replay any missed portions of the program. The invention records the date and time of incoming/outgoing communication events, such as phone calls, as well as the current channel number being viewed. With reference to the recorded date, time and channel number, it allows users to choose between continuing viewing the current program or going back to view the entire program starting from the missed portions due to one or more incoming/outgoing calls.
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18 Claims
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1. A set top terminal, comprising:
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a storage device that is configured to continuously record a current video program;
a detection circuit that is configured to detect on-line connection of a communication event;
a recording circuit, operably coupled to the storage device and the detection circuit, that is configured to record date and time of the on-line connection and a current channel number being viewed; and
a selection circuit, operably coupled to the detection circuit, that is configured to allow a user to choose between continuing viewing the video program as it is currently being played and viewing the video program from the time the on-line connection was established. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for tracking the time of on-line connection of a communication event in a system that continuously records a current video program in a storage device, the method comprising the steps of:
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detecting whether on-line connection of a communication event is established;
upon detecting the on-line connection, recording date and time of the on-line connection and a current channel number being viewed; and
allowing a user to choose between continuing viewing the video program as it is currently being played and viewing the video program from the time on-line connection was established. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A television (TV) set, comprising:
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a tuner;
a display operably coupled to the tuner; and
a recording device, operably coupled to the tuner, that includes a storage device that is configured to continuously record a current video program, a detection circuit that is configured to detect on-line connection of a communication event, a recording circuit, operably coupled to the storage device and the detection circuit, that is configured to record date and time of the on-line connection and a current channel number being viewed, and a selection circuit, operably coupled to the detection circuit, that is configured to allow a user to choose between continuing viewing the video program as it is currently being played and viewing the video program from the time the on-line connection was established. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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