TELEVISION GIFT OBJECT
First Claim
1. A method for delivery of media programming, comprising:
- selecting programming for presentation, wherein the programming is selected on a first media delivery device by a first party for presentation to a second party on a second media delivery device;
transmitting a notification to the second party informing the second party of the programming selection by the first party;
invoicing the first party for the selected programming; and
presenting the selected programming to the second party on the second media delivery device.
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Abstract
Provided is a method that enables a media subscriber to pay for and send pay-per-view media content to a third party. The subscriber is billed for the content in a normal fashion. The viewer selects a specific program that is scheduled for transmission and provides information about the identity of the other subscriber, or the recipient, so that the content can be delivered to the recipient. Additional information may include a reason for sending the program and an additional message. The recipient receives notification that the programming has been purchased on his or her behalf and is given the option of accepting or declining the program. If the recipient accepts the program, the recipient may specify a date and time for viewing or specify that the programming be recorded.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for delivery of media programming, comprising:
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selecting programming for presentation, wherein the programming is selected on a first media delivery device by a first party for presentation to a second party on a second media delivery device; transmitting a notification to the second party informing the second party of the programming selection by the first party; invoicing the first party for the selected programming; and presenting the selected programming to the second party on the second media delivery device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for delivery of media programming, comprising:
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a first media delivery device; logic for selecting programming for presentation on a second media delivery device, wherein the programming is selected on the first media device by a first party for presentation to a second party; logic for invoicing the first party for the selected programming; and logic for transmitting a notification to the second party informing the second party of the programming selection by the first party. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for providing the service of delivery of media programming, comprising:
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presenting a plurality of programming choices to a first party on a first media delivery device; receiving from the first party a selection of a specific programming choice from the plurality of programming choices; transmitting a notification to a second party informing the second party of the specific programming choice; invoicing the first party for the selected programming choice; and presenting the specific programming selection on a second media delivery device corresponding to the second party. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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