Method and apparatus for providing continuous programming on a broadcast channel
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1. A method of creating continuous programming comprising:
- detecting an event;
selecting content based on at least one characteristic of the event; and
transmitting the selected content through a broadcast channel.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for automatically providing continuous programming on a broadcast channel. The method and apparatus detect the occurrence of an event, selects content to use as the continuity programming in view of at least one characteristic of the event, and transmits the selected content through the broadcast channel.
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23 Claims
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1. A method of creating continuous programming comprising:
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detecting an event;
selecting content based on at least one characteristic of the event; and
transmitting the selected content through a broadcast channel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of generating continuous programming through a broadcast channel comprising:
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transmitting programming in accordance with a schedule;
detecting an event having at least one characteristic;
selecting content based upon the at least one characteristic; and
transmitting the content in lieu of or as an overlay upon the programming.
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19. Apparatus for generating continuity programming for transmission through a broadcast channel comprising:
a scheduler for determining content to transmit upon occurrence of an event, where the content is transmitted through the broadcast channel as an overlay or a program. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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