CLIENT-SERVER BASED INTERACTIVE TELEVISION PROGRAM GUIDE SYSTEM WITH REMOTE SERVER RECORDING
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1. A method of managing recorded programs on a remote media server, comprising:
- providing data to user equipment associated with a list of programs stored on the remote media server;
receiving a request from the user equipment to delete a program stored on the remote media server; and
in response to receiving the request, deleting the program from the remote media server.
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Abstract
An interactive television program guide system is provided. An interactive television program guide provides users with an opportunity to select programs for recording on a remote media server. Programs may also be recorded on a local media server. The program guide provides users with VCR-like control over programs that are played back from the media servers and over real-time cached copies of the programs. The program guide also provides users with an opportunity to designate gift recipients for whom programs may be recorded.
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1. A method of managing recorded programs on a remote media server, comprising:
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providing data to user equipment associated with a list of programs stored on the remote media server; receiving a request from the user equipment to delete a program stored on the remote media server; and in response to receiving the request, deleting the program from the remote media server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method of managing programs stored on a digital storage device, comprising:
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receiving a first request to record a program, wherein the first request is associated with a first user; receiving a second request to record the program, wherein the second request is associated with a second user; storing the program on a digital storage device; generating a first entry for the program, wherein the first entry is associated with the first user; generating a second entry for the program, wherein the second entry is associated with the second user; receiving an indication that the first user desires to delete the program from the digital storage device; and in response to receiving the indication, deleting the first entry without removing the program from the digital storage device. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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