Client-server based interactive television program guide system with remote server recording
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1. A method for storing a program on a remote media server, comprising:
- receiving a request from user equipment to store a program on the remote media server;
in response to receiving the request, storing the program on the remote media server; and
charging a fee to utilize the remote media server to store the program and playback the program.
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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 for storing a program on a remote media server, comprising:
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receiving a request from user equipment to store a program on the remote media server; in response to receiving the request, storing the program on the remote media server; and charging a fee to utilize the remote media server to store the program and playback the program. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for using user equipment for accessing a program stored on a remote media server, comprising:
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generating a record request with the user equipment, wherein the record request causes a program to be stored on the remote media server; providing the record request to the remote media server; generating a request to view the program with the user equipment; and authorizing a payment of a fee to utilize the remote media server to store the program and playback the program. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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