SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED RECORDING OPTIONS OF MEDIA CONTENT
First Claim
1. A method for performing media guidance application functions, the method comprising:
- displaying media information including at least one media content listing;
receiving a first user selection to record a media content that corresponds to the media content listing;
in response to the first user selection, recording the media content on a storage device;
receiving a second user selection to view the recorded media content;
in response to the second user selection, displaying the recorded media content; and
after the user has viewed at least a portion of the recorded media content, providing the user an option to schedule a recording of an other media content related to the recorded media content.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for providing enhanced recording options for media content are provided. The systems and methods permit users to view or otherwise access samples of media content before deciding whether to record additional episodes of the media content or to perform other media guidance application functions. An interactive media guidance application implemented at least partially on a user'"'"'s equipment displays at least one media content listing. A user may then select to record a sample or portion of the media content listing. After the user has subsequently viewed at least a portion of the recorded media content, the interactive media guidance application may provide an option to record an entire version of the recorded sample, record another episode of the media content, record an entire series of the media content, erase the recorded sample, or perform other media guidance application functions.
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41 Claims
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1. A method for performing media guidance application functions, the method comprising:
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displaying media information including at least one media content listing; receiving a first user selection to record a media content that corresponds to the media content listing; in response to the first user selection, recording the media content on a storage device; receiving a second user selection to view the recorded media content; in response to the second user selection, displaying the recorded media content; and after the user has viewed at least a portion of the recorded media content, providing the user an option to schedule a recording of an other media content related to the recorded media content. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for permitting a user to perform a recording function for media content, the system comprising:
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a display device; and control circuitry operable to— display on the display device media information including at least one media content listing; receive a first user selection to record a media content that corresponds to the media content listing; record the media content on a storage device in response to the first user selection; receive a second user selection to view the recorded media content; display the recorded media content on the display device in response to the second user selection; and provide the user an option to schedule a recording of an other media content related to the recorded media content after the user has viewed at least a portion of the recorded media content. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A system for permitting a user to perform a recording function for a media content, the system comprising:
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a media content source for storing media content; a media guidance data source for storing media guidance data including media content listings; a display device; and control circuitry coupled with the display device and operable to— receive a media content listing for a media content from the media guidance data source; display the media content listing on the display device; provide the user an option to record at least a portion of the media content; provide the user an option to view the recorded media content; receive a user selection to view the recorded media content; in response to the user selection, display the recorded media content on the display device; and after the user has viewed the recorded media content, provide the user an option to schedule a recording of another media content related to the recorded media content. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A system for performing media guidance application functions, the method comprising:
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means for displaying media information including at least one media content listing; means for receiving a first user selection to record a media content that corresponds to the media content listing; means for recording the media content on a storage device in response to the first user selection; means for receiving a second user selection to view the recorded media content; means for displaying the recorded media content in response to the second user selection; and means for providing the user an option to schedule a recording of an other media content related to the recorded media content after the user has viewed at least a portion of the recorded media content. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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