Data Transcoding
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1. A method for transcoding a file, comprising:
- receiving a file;
storing the file on a storage device associated with a set-top box;
receiving an indication from a user that the file is to be transcoded at a selected time;
transcoding the file to produce a transcoded file at the selected time; and
storing the transcoded file.
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Abstract
A system and method for transcoding data, such as an audiovisual program, audio data or video data, from a first format to a second format. Systems may accept a first data file and transcode it to create a second data file in a different format. Transcoding may occur at a time other than the time at which the system receives the data file. The later transcoding time may be user-selected. The system may generate an icon or other indicator to signify the data has been marked for later transcoding.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for transcoding a file, comprising:
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receiving a file; storing the file on a storage device associated with a set-top box; receiving an indication from a user that the file is to be transcoded at a selected time; transcoding the file to produce a transcoded file at the selected time; and storing the transcoded file. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A transcoding apparatus, comprising:
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at least one tuner operative to receive a signal; at least one decoder connected to the at least one tuner and configured to decode the signal into a data set; at least one storage device connected to the at least one decoder and configured to digitally store the data set; at least one processor configured to transcode the data set to create a transcoded data set, further configured to cause an icon to be displayed on a display, the icon indicating the data set is to be transcoded. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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- 16. The transcoding apparatus of claim 11, wherein the icon indicates that the data set is to be transcoded at the selected time.
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16-1. An electronic menu for an electronic program guide, comprising:
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a listing showing a program; a transcoding field displayed on the listing and corresponding to the program, the transcoding field in a first state if the listing is not selected by a user;
whereinthe transcoding field is in a second state in the event the listing is selected by the user for transcoding; the transcoding field is in a third state in the event the corresponding program is transcoded to produce a transcoded file; and the electronic menu is operative to be displayed on a display.
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