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Portable video programs

  • US 7,344,084 B2
  • Filed: 09/19/2005
  • Issued: 03/18/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/19/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for providing portable delivery of television programs to a portable wireless device (PWD), comprising:

  • transmitting a request from the PWD to a television receiver system, the request comprising a request for electronic program guide (EPG) information relating to a television program currently being received by the television receiver system;

    receiving a response from the television receiver system, wherein the response delivers EPG information to the PWD identifying the program currently being received by the television receiver system;

    searching for and identifying a content source compatible with the PWD for receipt of the television program identified using identifying information from the EPG, the searching and identifying being carried out at a service provider by comparing the EPG information delivered with EPG information available from a source compatible with the PWD but without involvement of the television receiver system;

    transmitting an order for the television program from the PWD to the identified content source; and

    receiving a wireless transmission of the television program from the identified content source to the PWD so as to receive the television program without involvement of the television receiver system.

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