VIDEO WAKE-UP CALLS
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1. A computer-implemented method for managing media transmissions, comprising:
- receiving, by at least one processor, a request for a scheduled media transmission, wherein the request includes a desired time for the scheduled media transmission and a requested content item;
scheduling, by the at least one processor and for a user, the scheduled media transmission for the desired time;
activating, by the at least one processor, a media device associated with the user at the desired time; and
transmitting, by the at least one processor, the requested content item to the media device associated with the user.
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Abstract
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to scheduled media transmissions which may be implemented in a hospitality setting as wake-up calls. A request for a scheduled media transmission may be received. The request includes a desired time for the scheduled media transmission and a requested content item. The scheduled media transmission is scheduled for a user at the desired time. At the user'"'"'s desired time, a media device associated with the user is activated, and the user'"'"'s requested content item is transmitted to the media device.
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1. A computer-implemented method for managing media transmissions, comprising:
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receiving, by at least one processor, a request for a scheduled media transmission, wherein the request includes a desired time for the scheduled media transmission and a requested content item; scheduling, by the at least one processor and for a user, the scheduled media transmission for the desired time; activating, by the at least one processor, a media device associated with the user at the desired time; and transmitting, by the at least one processor, the requested content item to the media device associated with the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for managing media transmissions, comprising:
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at least one memory that stores computer-executable instructions; and at least one processor configured to access the at least one memory, wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to; receive a request for a scheduled media transmission, wherein the request includes a desired time for the scheduled media transmission and a requested content item; schedule, for a user, the scheduled media transmission for the desired time; activate a media device associated with the user at the desired time; and transmit the requested content item to the media device associated with the user. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A computer program product comprising a computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions embodied therein, the computer-executable instructions when executed by at least one processor perform the operations comprising:
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receiving a request for a scheduled media transmission, wherein the request includes a desired time for the scheduled media transmission and a requested content item; scheduling, for a user, the scheduled media transmission for the desired time; activating a media device associated with the user at the desired time; and transmitting the requested content item to the media device associated with the user. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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