Method and system of distributing media content and generating playlists
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1. A method of scheduling playback of television programs available through a television system, the method comprising:
- determining a number of programs available for viewing through the television system;
receiving user selection of at least two of the programs;
associating the selected programs with a playlist; and
facilitating playback of the programs specified within the playlist.
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Abstract
Method and system of distributing content and generating playlists to facilitate playback and distribution of the content. The method and system permitting a user to select multiple pieces of content for inclusion within a playlist and thereafter facilitating distribution of the specified content to the user for playback according to an order specified in the playlist.
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23 Claims
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1. A method of scheduling playback of television programs available through a television system, the method comprising:
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determining a number of programs available for viewing through the television system;
receiving user selection of at least two of the programs;
associating the selected programs with a playlist; and
facilitating playback of the programs specified within the playlist. - 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 user interface for use by a user in generating a playlist, the playlist specifying content available for playback on a media device connected to a home network of the user, the user interface comprising:
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a source portion for indicating an number of sources having content suitable for inclusion within the playlist, wherein each of the sources are separate media devices having capabilities for electronically communicating with the home network of the user;
an available content portion for listing content available from one or more sources in the source portion; and
a playlist portion for listing content selected from the available content portion for inclusion within the playlist. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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