BROADCAST CONTENT VIA OVER THE TOP DELIVERY

• US 20130276017A1
• Filed: 03/13/2013
• Published: 10/17/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 04/12/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Qualcomm, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Qualcomm, Inc.
• Inventors: WALKER, Gordon Kent, LO, Charles N., WANG, Jun, ZEILINGOLD, Daphna, BARONE, Joseph P., TIONGSON, Ed O.
• Granted Patent: US 9,445,138 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 725/25
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 65/00 Network arrangements, protocols or services for supporting real-time applications in data packet communication real-time or near real-time messaging, e.g. instant messaging [IM] H04L51/04; selective video distribution H04N21/00
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/235 Processing of additional data, e.g. scrambling of additional data or processing content descriptors
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/2381 Adapting the multiplex stream to a specific network, e.g. an Internet Protocol [IP] network transmission of MPEG streams over ATM H04L12/5601
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/24 Monitoring of processes or resources, e.g. monitoring of server load, available bandwidth, upstream requests monitoring of server performance or load G06F11/34; arrangements for observation, testing or troubleshooting for broadcast or for distribution combined with broadcast H04H20/12
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/2402 Monitoring of the downstream path of the transmission network, e.g. bandwidth available traffic monitoring in data switching networks H04L43/00; monitoring data switching networks utilization H04L43/0876
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/2407 Monitoring of transmitted content, e.g. distribution time, number of downloads arrangements for monitoring programmes for broadcast or for distribution combined with broadcast H04H20/14
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/25841 involving the geographical location of the client retrieval from the Internet by querying based on geographical locations G06F16/9537; arrangements for identifying locations of receiving stations in broadcast systems H04H60/51; location of the user terminal in data switching networks H04L67/52; services making use of the location of users or terminals in wireless networks H04W4/02; locating users or terminals in wireless networks H04W64/00
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/25875 involving end-user authentication restricting access to computer systems by authenticating users using a predetermined code G06F21/33; arrangements for secret or secure communication including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system H04L9/32; networks authentication protocols H04L63/08; authentication in wireless network security H04W12/06
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/25891 being end-user preferences retrieval of video data in a video database based on user preferences G06F16/739; arrangements for recognizing users' preferences H04H60/46; user profiles in network data switching protocols H04L67/306; processing of user preferences or user profiles in wireless networks H04W8/18
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/41407 embedded in a portable device, e.g. video client on a mobile phone, PDA, laptop constructional details of equipment or arrangements specially adapted for portable computer application G06F1/1626; arrangements specially adapted for mobile receivers in broadcast systems H04H20/57
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/435 Processing of additional data, e.g. decrypting of additional data, reconstructing software from modules extracted from the transport stream
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/44204 Monitoring of content usage, e.g. the number of times a movie has been viewed, copied or the amount which has been watched monitoring of user activities for profile generation for accessing a video database G06F16/739; protecting generic digital content where the protection is independent of the precise nature of the content G06F21/10; arrangements for monitoring the use made of the broadcast services in broadcast systems H04H60/31
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/4524 involving the geographical location of the client retrieval from the Internet by querying based on geographical locations G06F16/9537; systems specially adapted for using geographical information in broadcast systems H04H60/70; protocols in which the network application is adapted for the location of the user terminal in communication control or processing H04L67/52; services making use of the location of users or terminals in wireless networks H04W4/02; locating users or terminals in wireless networks H04W64/00
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/4532 involving end-user characteristics, e.g. viewer profile, preferences monitoring of user activities for profile generation for accessing a video database G06F16/739; user profiles in network data switching protocols H04L67/306; processing of user preferences or user profiles in wireless networks H04W8/18
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/6405 Multicasting data broadcast and multicast in packet switching networks H04L12/18
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/6408 Unicasting
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/64322 IP
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/647 Control signaling between network components and server or clients; Network processes for video distribution between server and clients, e.g. controlling the quality of the video stream, by dropping packets, protecting content from unauthorised alteration within the network, monitoring of network load, bridging between two different networks, e.g. between IP and wireless real-time session protocols H04L65/1101
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/64707 for transferring content from a first network to a second network, e.g. between IP and wireless
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/64723 Monitoring of network processes or resources, e.g. monitoring of network load traffic related reporting in data switching networks H04L43/062
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/64738 : Monitoring network characteristics, e.g. bandwidth, congestion level data switched network analysis H04L41/14; monitoring functioning in data switched networks H04L43/0817; flow control in packet networks H04L47/10
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/654 : Transmission by server directed to the client
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/812 : involving advertisement data advertising per se G06Q30/02
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/8456 : by decomposing the content in the time domain, e.g. in time segments
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/02 : Services making use of location information
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/021 : Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/029 : Location-based management or tracking services
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/06 : Selective distribution of broadcast services, e.g. multimedia broadcast multicast service [MBMS]; Services to user groups; One-way selective calling services
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/21 : for social networking applications

Abstract

Systems, methods, and receiver devices enable broadcasters with restricted content license areas (e.g., Designated Market Areas (“DMAs”) to distribute content via Over the Top (“OTT”) IP networks. Embodiments enable client reporting and authentication as well as broadcast content encryption. In an embodiment, information from the client may be reported back to the broadcasters, such as a view history/use report. In an embodiment, hand off between DMAs may be enabled. In an embodiment, local advertisement insertion in network content may be enabled. Embodiments may enable Multicast-Broadcast Single Frequency Network (“MBSFN”) operation across DMA boundaries.

Claims

1. A method for delivering Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content to a receiver device, comprising;

receiving in the receiver device a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) record corresponding to a licensed region;

determining a current location of the receiver device;

determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA record, whether the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region; and

displaying the OTT television content in response to determining that the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the current location of the receiver device is determined, at least in part, using an IP address, a cell ID, a latitude and longitude, a Wi-Fi SSID, or any combination thereof.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein the determination of the current location of the receiver device is performed by the receiver device.

4. The method of claim 2, wherein the determination of the current location of the receiver device is performed by a server.

5. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

determining a location of the receiver device relative to a boundary of the licensed region by comparing the current location of the receiver device to the DMA record;

determining the proximity of another licensed region to the receiver device based on the location of the receiver device relative to the boundary of the licensed region;

determining whether the proximity of the another licensed region to the receiver device is less than a threshold value; and

requesting another DMA record corresponding to the another licensed region in response to determining the proximity of the another licensed region to the receiver device is less than a threshold value.

6. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

determining a direction of motion of the receiver device;

predicting a next licensed region based on the receiver device'"'"'s current position and direction of motion; and

pre-fetching information about the next licensed region.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein the pre-fetched information is one or more of a next DMA ID, next DMA service key, next DMA record, or program data.

8. The method of claim 6, further comprising:

comparing a location history log of the receiver device to any DMA records stored in the receiver device;

deleting DMA records which do not correspond to recurring entries on the location history log; and

preferentially retaining DMA records for which the licensed region encompasses recurring entries in the location history log,

wherein the location history log is based on one or more of a cell-ID history log, a geographic coordinate history log, and a roaming history log.

9. The method of claim 1, further comprising:

receiving in the receiver device a viewing record request from a proxy server; and

sending a viewing record from the receiver device to the proxy server in response to receiving the viewing record request.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the viewing record is signed.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein the viewing record is encrypted.

12. The method of claim 9, further comprising:

receiving the viewing record in the proxy server; and

signing and encrypting the viewing record in the proxy server.

13. The method of claim 9, further comprising:

receiving the viewing record in the proxy server;

receiving a plurality of other viewing records in the proxy server;

sorting all received viewing records by service provider; and

providing each service provider its respective viewing records.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein each service provider is provided its respective viewing records in multiple files.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein the multiple files are signed and encrypted on a per file basis.

16. The method of claim 13, wherein each service provider is provided its respective viewing records in a single file.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the single file includes a separate encryption and signing key pair for the proxy server.

18. The method of claim 1, wherein:

the DMA record corresponds to a subsection of a licensed region;

determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA record, whether the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region comprises determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA record, whether the receiver device is located within the corresponding subsection of the licensed region; and

displaying the OTT television content in response to determining that the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region comprises displaying the OTT television content in response to determining that the receiver device is located within the corresponding subsection of the licensed region.

19. The method of claim 1, wherein the licensed region corresponds to a combination of at least one whole DMA and at least one subsection of another DMA.

20. A method for delivering Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content to a receiver device, comprising;

determining a current location of the receiver device;

accessing a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) list;

determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA list, a current licensed region corresponding to the current location;

requesting a DMA record for the current licensed region;

receiving the DMA record for the current licensed region; and

displaying the OTT television content for the current licensed region.

21. The method of claim 20, wherein determining the current location of the receiver device comprises determining the current location of the receiver device based on IP address, cell ID, Wi-Fi SSID, or latitude and longitude, or any combination thereof.

22. The method of claim 20, wherein determining the current location of the receiver device comprises determining the current location of the receiver device via a query of IP ranges or eNodeB addresses stored on the receiver device.

23. The method of claim 20, wherein accessing a DMA list comprises accessing a server via a DMA based URL or abstracted DMA based URL.

24. The method of claim 20, wherein accessing a DMA list comprises receiving a broadcast or unicast transmission of the DMA list.

25. The method of claim 20, further comprising:

receiving a service agreement; and

determining whether the service agreement is accepted by a user of the receiver device,

wherein displaying the OTT television content for the current licensed region comprises displaying the OTT television content for the current licensed region only in response to determining that the service agreement is accepted by the user of the receiver device.

26. The method of claim 25, wherein the service agreement is an all service agreement for the current licensed region.

27. The method of claim 25, wherein the service agreement is a selective service agreement for the current licensed region.

28. The method of claim 25, wherein the service agreement is a nationwide service agreement.

29. The method of claim 20, wherein the DMA list includes an abstracted and a literal name for each DMA on the DMA list, and wherein the DMA list is resident on the receiver device.

30. The method of claim 20, wherein the DMA list includes an abstracted and a literal name for each DMA on the DMA list, and wherein the DMA list is resident on a web service.

31. The method of claim 20, further comprising:

displaying a periodic request for a user acknowledgement;

determining whether a user acknowledgement is received in the receiver device within a set time period following the display of the periodic request; and

terminating the display of the OTT television content for the current licensed region in response to determining that a user acknowledgement is not received within the set time period.

32. The method of claim 20, further comprising:

determining whether a user'"'"'s eye is focused on a display of the receiver device based on gaze detection using a camera of the receiver device; and

terminating the display of the OTT television content for the current licensed region in response to determining that a user'"'"'s eye is not focused on the display of the receiver device.

33. The method of claim 20, wherein the OTT television content is encrypted, the method further comprising:

receiving a key corresponding to the current licensed region; and

decrypting the OTT television content using the received key prior to displaying the OTT television content for the current DMA.

34. The method of claim 33, wherein the key is generated using DMA data and receiver device classification data.

35. The method of claim 33, wherein the key is generated using DMA data, receiver device capability information, and key rotation information.

36. The method of claim 33, wherein the key expires monthly.

37. The method of claim 20, wherein comparing the current location to the DMA list to determine a current licensed region corresponding to the current location is part of a trusted boot process for the receiver device.

38. The method of claim 20, wherein the current licensed region corresponding to the current location is a subsection of a DMA.

39. A method for delivering Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content to a receiver device, comprising;

receiving in a proxy server the OTT television content for a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) corresponding to a licensed region from a plurality of content providers;

determining a current location of the receiver device;

determining whether the current location of the receiver device is within the DMA;

sending the OTT television content for the DMA to the receiver device in response to determining that the current location is within the DMA; and

displaying the OTT television content for the DMA on the receiver device.

40. A method for delivering Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content to a receiver device, comprising;

generating on the receiver device a view history report for each Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) in which the receiver device displayed television content.

41. The method of claim 40, wherein generating on the receiver device a view history report for each DMA in which the receiver device displayed television content comprises generating on the receiver device a view history report for each subsection of a DMA in which the receiver device displayed television content.

42. The method of claim 40, further comprising:

sending each broadcaster corresponding to each DMA its respective view history report.

43. The method of claim 40, further comprising:

aggregating each view history report into a combined view history report; and

sending the combined view history report to a view history server.

44. The method of claim 43, further comprising:

encrypting each view history report individually prior to aggregating each view history report into the combined view history report.

45. The method of claim 43, further comprising:

receiving the combined view history report in the view history server;

separating the combined view history report into each view history report; and

sending, from the view history server, each broadcaster corresponding to each DMA its respective view history report.

46. The method of claim 40, wherein generating on the receiver device a view history report for each Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) in which the receiver device displayed television content comprises generating on the receiver device an aggregated view history report, the aggregated view history report including information related to any Designated Market Areas (“

DMAs”

) in which the receiver device displayed television content, the method further comprising;

sending the aggregated view history report to a view history server;

identifying the DMAs included in the aggregated view history report in the view history server;

parsing the aggregated view history report into viewing information for each identified DMA;

generating a view history report for each identified DMA; and

sending each broadcaster corresponding to each identified DMA its respective view history report.

47. A receiver device, comprising:

means for receiving a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) record corresponding to a licensed region;

means for determining a current location of the receiver device;

means for determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA record, whether the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region; and

means for displaying Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content in response to determining that the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region.

48. The receiver device of claim 47, wherein the current location of the receiver device is determined, at least in part, using an IP address, a cell ID, a latitude and longitude, a Wi-Fi SSID, or any combination thereof.

49. The receiver device of claim 47, further comprising:

means for determining a location of the receiver device relative to a boundary of the licensed region by comparing the current location of the receiver device to the DMA record;

means for determining the proximity of another licensed region to the receiver device based on the location of the receiver device relative to the boundary of the licensed region;

means for determining whether the proximity of the another licensed region to the receiver device is less than a threshold value; and

means for requesting another DMA record corresponding to the another licensed region in response to determining the proximity of the another licensed region to the receiver device is less than a threshold value.

50. The receiver device of claim 47, further comprising:

means for determining a direction of motion of the receiver device;

means for predicting a next licensed region based on the receiver device'"'"'s current position and direction of motion; and

means for pre-fetching information about the next licensed region.

51. The receiver device of claim 50, wherein the pre-fetched information is one or more of a next DMA ID, next DMA service key, next DMA record, or program data.

52. The receiver device of claim 50, further comprising:

means for comparing a location history log of the receiver device to any DMA records stored in the receiver device;

means for deleting DMA records which do not correspond to recurring entries on the location history log; and

means for preferentially retaining DMA records for which the licensed region encompasses recurring entries in the location history log,

wherein the location history log is based on one or more of a cell-ID history log, a geographic coordinate history log, and a roaming history log.

53. The receiver device of claim 47, further comprising:

means for receiving a viewing record request from a proxy server; and

means for sending a viewing record from the receiver device to the proxy server in response to receiving the viewing record request.

54. The receiver device of claim 53, wherein the viewing record is signed.

55. The receiver device of claim 54, wherein the viewing record is encrypted.

56. The receiver device of claim 47, wherein:

the DMA record corresponds to a subsection of a licensed region;

means for determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA record, whether the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region comprises means for determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA record, whether the receiver device is located within the corresponding subsection of the licensed region; and

means for displaying the OTT television content in response to determining that the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region comprises means for displaying the OTT television content in response to determining that the receiver device is located within the corresponding subsection of the licensed region.

57. The receiver device of claim 47, wherein the licensed region corresponds to a combination of at least one whole DMA and at least one subsection of another DMA.

58. A receiver device, comprising:

means for determining a current location of the receiver device;

means for accessing a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) list;

means for determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA list, a current licensed region corresponding to the current location;

means for requesting a DMA record for the current licensed region;

means for receiving the DMA record for the current licensed region; and

means for displaying Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content for the current licensed region.

59. The receiver device of claim 58, wherein means for determining the current location of the receiver device comprises means for determining the current location of the receiver device based on IP address, cell ID, Wi-Fi SSID, or latitude and longitude, or any combination thereof.

60. The receiver device of claim 58, wherein means for determining the current location of the receiver device comprises means for determining the current location of the receiver device via a query of IP ranges or eNodeB addresses stored on the receiver device.

61. The receiver device of claim 58, wherein means for accessing a DMA list comprises means for accessing a server via a DMA based URL or abstracted DMA based URL.

62. The receiver device of claim 58, wherein accessing a DMA list comprises receiving a broadcast or unicast transmission of the DMA list.

63. The receiver device of claim 58, further comprising:

means for receiving a service agreement; and

means for determining whether the service agreement is accepted by a user of the receiver device,

wherein means for displaying the OTT television content for the current licensed region comprises means for displaying the OTT television content for the current licensed region only in response to determining that the service agreement is accepted by the user of the receiver device.

64. The receiver device of claim 63, wherein the service agreement is an all service agreement for the current licensed region.

65. The receiver device of claim 63, wherein the service agreement is a selective service agreement for the current licensed region.

66. The receiver device of claim 63, wherein the service agreement is a nationwide service agreement.

67. The receiver device of claim 58, wherein the DMA list includes an abstracted and a literal name for each DMA on the DMA list, and wherein the DMA list is resident on the receiver device.

68. The receiver device of claim 58, wherein the DMA list includes an abstracted and a literal name for each DMA on the DMA list, and wherein the DMA list is resident on a web service.

69. The receiver device of claim 58, further comprising:

means for displaying a periodic request for a user acknowledgement;

means for determining whether a user acknowledgement is received in the receiver device within a set time period following the display of the periodic request; and

means for terminating the display of the OTT television content for the current licensed region in response to determining that a user acknowledgement is not received within the set time period.

70. The receiver device of claim 58, further comprising:

means for determining whether a user'"'"'s eye is focused on a display of the receiver device based on gaze detection using a camera of the receiver device; and

means for terminating the display of the OTT television content for the current licensed region in response to determining that a user'"'"'s eye is not focused on the display of the receiver device.

71. The receiver device of claim 58, wherein the OTT television content is encrypted, the receiver device further comprising:

means for receiving a key corresponding to the current licensed region; and

means for decrypting the OTT television content using the received key prior to displaying the OTT television content for the current DMA.

72. The receiver device of claim 71, wherein the key is generated using DMA data and receiver device classification data.

73. The receiver device of claim 71, wherein the key is generated using DMA data, receiver device capability information, and key rotation information.

74. The receiver device of claim 71, wherein the key expires monthly.

75. The receiver device of claim 58, wherein the means for comparing the current location to the DMA list to determine a current licensed region corresponding to the current location is part of a trusted boot process for the receiver device.

76. The receiver device of claim 58, wherein the current licensed region corresponding to the current location is a subsection of a DMA.

77. A receiver device, comprising:

means for generating a view history report for each Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) in which the receiver device displayed television content.

78. The receiver device of claim 77, wherein means for generating a view history report for each DMA in which the receiver device displayed television content comprises means for generating a view history report for each subsection of a DMA in which the receiver device displayed television content.

79. The receiver device of claim 77, further comprising:

means for sending each broadcaster corresponding to each DMA its respective view history report.

80. The receiver device of claim 77, further comprising:

means for aggregating each view history report into a combined view history report; and

means for sending the combined view history report to a view history server.

81. The receiver device of claim 80, further comprising:

means for encrypting each view history report individually prior to aggregating each view history report into the combined view history report.

82. A receiver device, comprising:

a communication network interface configured to communicate with a communication network; and

a processor coupled to the communication network interface, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

receiving via the communication network interface a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) record corresponding to a licensed region;

determining a current location of the receiver device;

determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA record, whether the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region; and

displaying the OTT television content in response to determining that the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region.

83. The receiver device of claim 82, wherein the current location of the receiver device is determined, at least in part, using an IP address, a cell ID, a latitude and longitude, a Wi-Fi SSID, or any combination thereof.

84. The receiver device of claim 82, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations further comprising:

determining a location of the receiver device relative to a boundary of the licensed region by comparing the current location of the receiver device to the DMA record;

determining the proximity of another licensed region to the receiver device based on the location of the receiver device relative to the boundary of the licensed region;

determining whether the proximity of the another licensed region to the receiver device is less than a threshold value; and

requesting another DMA record corresponding to the another licensed region in response to determining the proximity of the another licensed region to the receiver device is less than a threshold value.

85. The receiver device of claim 82, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations further comprising:

determining a direction of motion of the receiver device;

predicting a next licensed region based on the receiver device'"'"'s current position and direction of motion; and

pre-fetching information about the next licensed region.

86. The receiver device of claim 85, wherein the pre-fetched information is one or more of a next DMA ID, next DMA service key, next DMA record, or program data.

87. The receiver device of claim 85, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations further comprising:

comparing a location history log of the receiver device to any DMA records stored in the receiver device;

deleting DMA records which do not correspond to recurring entries on the location history log; and

preferentially retaining DMA records for which the licensed region encompasses recurring entries in the location history log,

wherein the location history log is based on one or more of a cell-ID history log, a geographic coordinate history log, and a roaming history log.

88. The receiver device of claim 82, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations further comprising:

receiving, via the communication network interface, a viewing record request from a proxy server; and

sending, via the communication network interface, a viewing record from the receiver device to the proxy server in response to receiving the viewing record request.

89. The receiver device of claim 88, wherein the viewing record is signed.

90. The receiver device of claim 89, wherein the viewing record is encrypted.

91. The receiver device of claim 82, wherein the DMA record corresponds to a subsection of a licensed region, and

wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that:

determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA record, whether the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region comprises determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA record, whether the receiver device is located within the corresponding subsection of the licensed region; and

displaying the OTT television content in response to determining that the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region comprises displaying the OTT television content in response to determining that the receiver device is located within the corresponding subsection of the licensed region.

92. The receiver device of claim 82, wherein the licensed region corresponds to a combination of at least one whole DMA and at least one subsection of another DMA.

93. A receiver device, comprising:

a communication network interface configured to communicate with a communication network; and

a processor coupled to the communication network interface, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

determining a current location of the receiver device;

accessing a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) list;

determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA list, a current licensed region corresponding to the current location;

requesting, via the communication network interface, a DMA record for the current licensed region;

receiving the DMA record for the current licensed region via the communication network interface; and

displaying the OTT television content for the current licensed region.

94. The receiver device of claim 93, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that determining the current location of the receiver device comprises determining the current location of the receiver device based on IP address, cell ID, Wi-Fi SSID, or latitude and longitude, or any combination thereof.

95. The receiver device of claim 93, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that determining the current location of the receiver device comprises determining the current location of the receiver device via a query of IP ranges or eNodeB addresses stored on the receiver device.

96. The receiver device of claim 93, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that accessing a DMA list comprises accessing a server via a DMA based URL or abstracted DMA based URL.

97. The receiver device of claim 93, wherein accessing a DMA list comprises receiving a broadcast or unicast transmission of the DMA list via the communication network interface.

98. The receiver device of claim 93, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations further comprising:

receiving a service agreement; and

determining whether the service agreement is accepted by a user of the receiver device,

wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that displaying the OTT television content for the current licensed region comprises displaying the OTT television content for the current licensed region only in response to determining that the service agreement is accepted by the user of the receiver device.

99. The receiver device of claim 98, wherein the service agreement is an all service agreement for the current licensed region.

100. The receiver device of claim 98, wherein the service agreement is a selective service agreement for the current licensed region.

101. The receiver device of claim 98, wherein the service agreement is a nationwide service agreement.

102. The receiver device of claim 93, wherein the DMA list includes an abstracted and a literal name for each DMA on the DMA list, and wherein the DMA list is resident on the receiver device.

103. The receiver device of claim 93, wherein the DMA list includes an abstracted and a literal name for each DMA on the DMA list, and wherein the DMA list is resident on a web service.

104. The receiver device of claim 93, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations further comprising:

displaying a periodic request for a user acknowledgement;

determining whether a user acknowledgement is received in the receiver device within a set time period following the display of the periodic request; and

terminating the display of the OTT television content for the current licensed region in response to determining that a user acknowledgement is not received within the set time period.

105. The receiver device of claim 93, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations further comprising:

determining whether a user'"'"'s eye is focused on a display of the receiver device based on gaze detection using a camera of the receiver device; and

terminating the display of the OTT television content for the current licensed region in response to determining that a user'"'"'s eye is not focused on the display of the receiver device.

106. The receiver device of claim 93, wherein the OTT television content is encrypted, and

wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations further comprising:

receiving a key corresponding to the current licensed region; and

decrypting the OTT television content using the received key prior to displaying the OTT television content for the current DMA.

107. The receiver device of claim 106, wherein the key is generated using DMA data and receiver device classification data.

108. The receiver device of claim 106, wherein the key is generated using DMA data, receiver device capability information, and key rotation information.

109. The receiver device of claim 106, wherein the key expires monthly.

110. The receiver device of claim 93, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that comparing the current location to the DMA list to determine a current licensed region corresponding to the current location is part of a trusted boot process for the receiver device.

111. The receiver device of claim 93, wherein the current licensed region corresponding to the current location is a subsection of a DMA.

112. A receiver device, comprising:

a communication network interface configured to communicate with a communication network; and

a processor coupled to the communication network interface, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising generating a view history report for each Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) in which the receiver device displayed television content.

113. The receiver device of claim 112, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that generating a view history report for each DMA in which the receiver device displayed television content comprises generating a view history report for each subsection of a DMA in which the receiver device displayed television content.

114. The receiver device of claim 112, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations further comprising:

sending each broadcaster corresponding to each DMA its respective view history report via the communication network interface.

115. The receiver device of claim 112, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations further comprising:

aggregating each view history report into a combined view history report; and

sending the combined view history report to a view history server via the communication network interface.

116. The receiver device of claim 115, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations further comprising:

encrypting each view history report individually prior to aggregating each view history report into the combined view history report.

117. A non-transitory processor readable storage medium having stored thereon processor-executable instructions configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations comprising:

receiving a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) record corresponding to a licensed region;

determining a current location of the receiver device;

determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA record, whether the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region; and

displaying the OTT television content in response to determining that the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region.

118. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 117, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the current location of the receiver device is determined, at least in part, using an IP address, a cell ID, a latitude and longitude, a Wi-Fi SSID, or any combination thereof.

119. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 117, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations further comprising:

determining a location of the receiver device relative to a boundary of the licensed region by comparing the current location of the receiver device to the DMA record;

determining the proximity of another licensed region to the receiver device based on the location of the receiver device relative to the boundary of the licensed region;

determining whether the proximity of the another licensed region to the receiver device is less than a threshold value; and

requesting another DMA record corresponding to the another licensed region in response to determining the proximity of the another licensed region to the receiver device is less than a threshold value.

120. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 117, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations further comprising:

determining a direction of motion of the receiver device;

predicting a next licensed region based on the receiver device'"'"'s current position and direction of motion; and

pre-fetching information about the next licensed region.

121. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 120, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the pre-fetched information is one or more of a next DMA ID, next DMA service key, next DMA record, or program data.

122. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 120, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations further comprising:

comparing a location history log of the receiver device to any DMA records stored in the receiver device;

deleting DMA records which do not correspond to recurring entries on the location history log; and

preferentially retaining DMA records for which the licensed region encompasses recurring entries in the location history log, and

wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the location history log is based on one or more of a cell-ID history log, a geographic coordinate history log, and a roaming history log.

123. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 117, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations further comprising:

receiving a viewing record request from a proxy server; and

sending a viewing record from the receiver device to the proxy server in response to receiving the viewing record request.

124. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 123, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the viewing record is signed.

125. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 124, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the viewing record is encrypted.

126. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 117, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that:

the DMA record corresponds to a subsection of a licensed region, and

determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA record, whether the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region comprises determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA record, whether the receiver device is located within the corresponding subsection of the licensed region; and

displaying the OTT television content in response to determining that the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region comprises displaying the OTT television content in response to determining that the receiver device is located within the corresponding subsection of the licensed region.

127. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 126, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the licensed region corresponds to a combination of at least one whole DMA and at least one subsection of another DMA.

128. A non-transitory processor readable storage medium having stored thereon processor-executable instructions configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations comprising:

determining a current location of the receiver device;

accessing a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) list;

determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA list, a current licensed region corresponding to the current location;

requesting a DMA record for the current licensed region;

receiving the DMA record for the current licensed region; and

displaying the OTT television content for the current licensed region.

129. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 128, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that determining the current location of the receiver device comprises determining the current location of the receiver device based on IP address, cell ID, Wi-Fi SSID, or latitude and longitude, or any combination thereof.

130. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 128, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that determining the current location of the receiver device comprises determining the current location of the receiver device via a query of IP ranges or eNodeB addresses stored on the receiver device.

131. The receiver device of claim 128, wherein the processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations such that accessing a DMA list comprises accessing a server via a DMA based URL or abstracted DMA based URL.

132. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 128, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that accessing a DMA list comprises receiving a broadcast or unicast transmission of the DMA list.

133. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 128, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations further comprising:

receiving a service agreement; and

determining whether the service agreement is accepted by a user of the receiver device,

wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that displaying the OTT television content for the current licensed region comprises displaying the OTT television content for the current licensed region only in response to determining that the service agreement is accepted by the user of the receiver device.

134. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 133, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the service agreement is an all service agreement for the current licensed region.

135. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 133, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the service agreement is a selective service agreement for the current licensed region.

136. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 133, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the service agreement is a nationwide service agreement.

137. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 128, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the DMA list includes an abstracted and a literal name for each DMA on the DMA list, and wherein the DMA list is resident on the receiver device.

138. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 128, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the DMA list includes an abstracted and a literal name for each DMA on the DMA list, and wherein the DMA list is resident on a web service.

139. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 128, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations further comprising:

displaying a periodic request for a user acknowledgement;

determining whether a user acknowledgement is received in the receiver device within a set time period following the display of the periodic request; and

terminating the display of the OTT television content for the current licensed region in response to determining that a user acknowledgement is not received within the set time period.

140. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 128, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations further comprising:

determining whether a user'"'"'s eye is focused on a display of the receiver device based on gaze detection using a camera of the receiver device; and

terminating the display of the OTT television content for the current licensed region in response to determining that a user'"'"'s eye is not focused on the display of the receiver device.

141. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 128, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the OTT television content is encrypted, and

wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations further comprising:

receiving a key corresponding to the current licensed region; and

decrypting the OTT television content using the received key prior to displaying the OTT television content for the current DMA.

142. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 141, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the key is generated using DMA data and receiver device classification data.

143. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 141, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the key is generated using DMA data, receiver device capability information, and key rotation information.

144. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 141, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the key expires monthly.

145. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 128, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that comparing the current location to the DMA list to determine a current licensed region corresponding to the current location is part of a trusted boot process for the receiver device.

146. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 128, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that the current licensed region corresponding to the current location is a subsection of a DMA.

147. A non-transitory processor readable storage medium having stored thereon processor-executable instructions configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations comprising generating a view history report for each Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) in which the receiver device displayed television content.

148. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 147, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations such that generating a view history report for each DMA in which the receiver device displayed television content comprises generating a view history report for each subsection of a DMA in which the receiver device displayed television content.

149. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 147, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations further comprising:

sending each broadcaster corresponding to each DMA its respective view history report.

150. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 147, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations further comprising:

aggregating each view history report into a combined view history report; and

sending the combined view history report to a view history server.

151. The non-transitory processor readable storage medium of claim 150, wherein the stored processor-executable instructions are configured to cause a receiver device processor to perform operations further comprising:

encrypting each view history report individually prior to aggregating each view history report into the combined view history report.

152. A server, comprising:

means for receiving an Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television viewing record; and

means for signing and encrypting the viewing record.

153. A server, comprising:

means for receiving an Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television viewing record;

means for receiving a plurality of other viewing records;

means for sorting all received viewing records by service provider; and

means for providing each service provider its respective viewing records.

154. The server of claim 153, wherein each service provider is provided its respective viewing records in multiple files.

155. The server of claim 154, wherein the multiple files are signed and encrypted on a per file basis.

156. The server of claim 153, wherein each service provider is provided its respective viewing records in a single file.

157. The server of claim 156, wherein the single file includes a separate encryption and signing key pair for the server.

158. A server, comprising:

means for receiving Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content for a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) corresponding to a licensed region from a plurality of content providers;

means for determining a current location of a receiver device;

means for determining whether the current location of the receiver device is within the DMA; and

means for sending the OTT television content for the DMA to the receiver device in response to determining that the current location is within the DMA.

159. A server, comprising:

means for receiving a combined view history report, the combined view history report including aggregated view history reports for each Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) in which a receiver device displayed Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content;

means for separating the combined view history report into each view history report; and

means for sending each broadcaster corresponding to each DMA its respective view history report.

160. A server, comprising:

means for receiving an aggregated view history report, the aggregated view history report including information related to any Designated Market Areas (“

DMAs”

) in which a receiver device displayed Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content,

means for identifying the DMAs included in the aggregated view history report;

means for parsing the aggregated view history report into viewing information for each identified DMA;

means for generating a view history report for each identified DMA; and

means for sending each broadcaster corresponding to each identified DMA its respective view history report.

161. A server, comprising:

a communication network interface configured to communicate with a communication network; and

a processor coupled to the communication network interface, the processor configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

receiving an Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television viewing record via the communication network interface; and

signing and encrypting the viewing record.

162. A server, comprising:

a communication network interface configured to communicate with a communication network; and

a processor coupled to the communication network interface, the processor configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

receiving an Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television viewing record via the communication network interface;

receiving a plurality of other viewing records via the communication network interface;

sorting all received viewing records by service provider; and

providing each service provider its respective viewing records via the communication network interface.

163. The server of claim 162, wherein each service provider is provided its respective viewing records in multiple files.

164. The server of claim 163, wherein the multiple files are signed and encrypted on a per file basis.

165. The server of claim 162, wherein each service provider is provided its respective viewing records in a single file.

166. The server of claim 165, wherein the single file includes a separate encryption and signing key pair for the server.

167. A server, comprising:

a communication network interface configured to communicate with a communication network; and

a processor coupled to the communication network interface, the processor configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

receiving Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content for a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) corresponding to a licensed region from a plurality of content providers via the communication network interface;

determining a current location of a receiver device;

determining whether the current location of the receiver device is within the DMA; and

sending the OTT television content for the DMA to the receiver device via the communication network interface in response to determining that the current location is within the DMA.

168. A server, comprising:

a communication network interface configured to communicate with a communication network; and

a processor coupled to the communication network interface, the processor configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

receiving a combined view history report via the communication network interface, the combined view history report including aggregated view history reports for each Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) in which a receiver device displayed Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content;

separating the combined view history report into each view history report; and

sending each broadcaster corresponding to each DMA its respective view history report via the communication network interface.

169. A server, comprising:

a communication network interface configured to communicate with a communication network; and

a processor coupled to the communication network interface, the processor configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

receiving an aggregated view history report via the communication network interface, the aggregated view history report including information related to any Designated Market Areas (“

DMAs”

) in which a receiver device displayed Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content,

identifying the DMAs included in the aggregated view history report;

parsing the aggregated view history report into viewing information for each identified DMA;

generating a view history report for each identified DMA; and

sending each broadcaster corresponding to each identified DMA its respective view history report via the communication network interface.

170. A non-transitory server readable storage medium having stored thereon server-executable instructions configured to cause a server to perform operations comprising:

receiving an Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television viewing record; and

signing and encrypting the viewing record.

171. A non-transitory server readable storage medium having stored thereon server-executable instructions configured to cause a server to perform operations comprising:

receiving an Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television viewing record;

receiving a plurality of other viewing records;

sorting all received viewing records by service provider; and

providing each service provider its respective viewing records.

172. The non-transitory server readable storage medium of claim 171, wherein the stored server-executable instructions are configured to cause a server to perform operations such that each service provider is provided its respective viewing records in multiple files.

173. The non-transitory server readable storage medium of claim 172, wherein the stored server-executable instructions are configured to cause a server to perform operations such that the multiple files are signed and encrypted on a per file basis.

174. The non-transitory server readable storage medium of claim 171, wherein the stored server-executable instructions are configured to cause a server to perform operations such that each service provider is provided its respective viewing records in a single file.

175. The non-transitory server readable storage medium of claim 174, wherein the stored server-executable instructions are configured to cause a server to perform operations such that the single file includes a separate encryption and signing key pair for the server.

176. A non-transitory server readable storage medium having stored thereon server-executable instructions configured to cause a server to perform operations comprising:

receiving Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content for a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) corresponding to a licensed region from a plurality of content providers;

determining a current location of a receiver device;

determining whether the current location of the receiver device is within the DMA; and

sending the OTT television content for the DMA to the receiver device in response to determining that the current location is within the DMA.

177. A non-transitory server readable storage medium having stored thereon server-executable instructions configured to cause a server to perform operations comprising:

receiving a combined view history report, the combined view history report including aggregated view history reports for each Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) in which a receiver device displayed Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content;

separating the combined view history report into each view history report; and

sending each broadcaster corresponding to each DMA its respective view history report.

178. A non-transitory server readable storage medium having stored thereon server-executable instructions configured to cause a server to perform operations comprising:

receiving an aggregated view history report, the aggregated view history report including information related to any Designated Market Areas (“

DMAs”

) in which a receiver device displayed Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content,

identifying the DMAs included in the aggregated view history report;

parsing the aggregated view history report into viewing information for each identified DMA;

generating a view history report for each identified DMA; and

sending each broadcaster corresponding to each identified DMA its respective view history report.

179. A system comprising:

a server, and

a receiver device, comprising;

means for receiving a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) record corresponding to a licensed region;

means for determining a current location of the receiver device;

means for determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA record, whether the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region;

means for displaying Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content in response to determining that the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region;

means for receiving a viewing record request from the server; and

means for sending a viewing record to the server in response to receiving the viewing record request,

wherein the server further comprises;

means for receiving the viewing record from the receiver device;

means for receiving a plurality of other viewing records;

means for sorting all received viewing records by service provider; and

means for providing each service provider its respective viewing records.

180. A system, comprising:

a receiver device; and

a server, comprising;

means for receiving Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content for a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) corresponding to a licensed region from a plurality of content providers;

means for determining a current location of the receiver device;

means for determining whether the current location of the receiver device is within the DMA; and

means for sending the OTT television content for the DMA to the receiver device in response to determining that the current location is within the DMA, and

wherein the receiver device further comprises;

means for receiving the OTT television content for the DMA; and

means for displaying the OTT television content for the DMA.

181. A system, comprising:

a server; and

a receiver device, comprising;

means for generating a view history report for each Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) in which the receiver device displayed Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content;

means for aggregating each view history report into a combined view history report; and

means for sending the combined view history report to the server, wherein the server further comprises;

means for receiving the combined view history report;

means for separating the combined view history report into each view history report; and

means for sending each broadcaster corresponding to each DMA its respective view history report.

182. A system, comprising:

a server; and

a receiver device, comprising;

means for generating an aggregated view history report including information related to any Designated Market Area (“

DMAs”

) in which the receiver device displayed Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content; and

means for sending the aggregated view history report to the server, wherein the server further comprises;

means for identifying the DMAs included in the aggregated view history report;

means for parsing the aggregated view history report into viewing information for each identified DMA;

means for generating a view history report for each identified DMA; and

means for sending each broadcaster corresponding to each identified DMA its respective view history report.

183. A system comprising:

a server, comprising;

a first communication network interface configured to communicate with a communication network; and

a server processor coupled to the first communication network interface; and

a receiver device, comprising;

a second communication network interface configured to communicate with the communication network; and

a receiver device processor coupled to the second communication network interface, wherein the receiver device processor is configured with processor executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

receiving a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) record corresponding to a licensed region;

determining a current location of the receiver device;

determining, based on the current location of the receiver device and the DMA record, whether the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region;

displaying Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content in response to determining that the receiver device is located within the corresponding licensed region;

receiving a viewing record request from the server; and

sending a viewing record, via the second communication network interface, to the server in response to receiving the viewing record request,

wherein the server processor is configured processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

receiving the viewing record from the receiver device via the first communication network interface;

receiving a plurality of other viewing records;

sorting all received viewing records by service provider; and

providing each service provider its respective viewing records.

184. A system, comprising:

a receiver device, comprising;

a first communication network interface configured to communicate with a communication network; and

a receiver device processor coupled to the first communication network interface; and

a server, comprising;

a second communication network interface configured to communicate with the communication network; and

a server processor coupled to the second communication network interface, wherein the server processor is configured with processor executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

receiving Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content for a Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) corresponding to a licensed region from a plurality of content providers;

determining a current location of the receiver device;

determining whether the current location of the receiver device is within the DMA; and

sending the OTT television content for the DMA to the receiver device via the second communication network interface in response to determining that the current location is within the DMA, and

wherein the receiver device processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

receiving the OTT television content for the DMA via the first communication network interface; and

displaying the OTT television content for the DMA.

185. A system, comprising:

a server, comprising;

a first communication network interface configured to communicate with a communication network; and

a server processor coupled to the first communication network interface; and

a receiver device, comprising;

a second communication network interface configured to communicate with the communication network; and

a receiver device processor coupled to the second communication network interface, wherein the receiver device processor is configured with processor executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

generating a view history report for each Designated Market Area (“

DMA”

) in which the receiver device displayed Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content;

aggregating each view history report into a combined view history report; and

sending the combined view history report to the server via the second communication network interface,

wherein the server processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

receiving the combined view history report via the first communication network interface;

separating the combined view history report into each view history report; and

sending each broadcaster corresponding to each DMA its respective view history report.

186. A system, comprising:

a server, comprising;

a first communication network interface configured to communicate with a communication network; and

a server processor coupled to the first communication network interface; and

a receiver device, comprising;

a second communication network interface configured to communicate with the communication network; and

a receiver device processor coupled to the second communication network interface, wherein the receiver device processor is configured with processor executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

generating an aggregated view history report including information related to any Designated Market Area (“

DMAs”

) in which the receiver device displayed Over the Top (“

OTT”

) television content; and

sending the aggregated view history report to the server via the second communication interface,

wherein the server processor is configured with processor-executable instructions to perform operations comprising;

identifying the DMAs included in the aggregated view history report;

parsing the aggregated view history report into viewing information for each identified DMA;

generating a view history report for each identified DMA; and

sending each broadcaster corresponding to each identified DMA its respective view history report.