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Method and apparatus for recording streaming video data upon selection of alternative subject matter

  • US 6,483,986 B1
  • Filed: 05/26/2000
  • Issued: 11/19/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/26/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of permitting viewing of alternative subject matter data on a display while receiving streaming video data without loss of the streaming video data, comprising:

  • storing alternative subject matter data on a personal video recorder prior to receiving streaming video data;

    receiving streaming video data;

    displaying the streaming video data as a program of a first content on a display;

    upon selection by a viewer of the alternative subject matter data, storing the streaming video data on the personal video recorder and displaying the selected alternative subject matter data on the display; and

    upon the viewer selecting to return to viewing of the program of the first content, displaying the streaming video data stored on the personal video recorder and continuing to store the incoming streaming video data on the personal video recorder.

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