Method for using a video content recording apparatus with electronic program guide functionality
First Claim
1. A method for using a video content recording apparatus with an electronic program guide, the method comprising:
- with a video content recording apparatus;
receiving a removable memory device storing electronic program guide data;
displaying an electronic program guide that uses the electronic program guide data; and
recording, onto a removable memory device, video content selected using the electronic program guide.
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Abstract
A method for using a video content recording apparatus with electronic program guide functionality is disclosed. In one embodiment, a video content recording apparatus receives a removable memory device storing electronic program guide data, displays an electronic program guide that uses the electronic program guide data, and records, onto a removable memory device, video content selected using the electronic program guide. In another embodiment, a video content recording apparatus receives a removable memory device storing a scheduled recording file and records, onto a removable memory device, video content specified by the scheduled recording file. In yet another embodiment, a video content recording apparatus receives electronic program guide data, displays an electronic program guide that uses the electronic program guide data, and records, onto a removable memory device, video content selected using the electronic program guide. Other embodiments are disclosed, and each of the embodiments can be used alone or together in combination.
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1. A method for using a video content recording apparatus with an electronic program guide, the method comprising:
with a video content recording apparatus; receiving a removable memory device storing electronic program guide data; displaying an electronic program guide that uses the electronic program guide data; and recording, onto a removable memory device, video content selected using the electronic program guide. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for using a video content recording apparatus, the method comprising:
with a video content recording apparatus; receiving a removable memory device storing a scheduled recording file; and recording, onto a removable memory device, video content specified by the scheduled recording file. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for using a video content recording apparatus with an electronic program guide, the method comprising:
with a video content recording apparatus; receiving electronic program guide data; displaying an electronic program guide that uses the electronic program guide data; and recording, onto a removable memory device, video content selected using the electronic program guide. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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