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System and method for sharing user content through a set-top box

  • US 9,106,976 B2
  • Filed: 06/05/2013
  • Issued: 08/11/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for managing video content through a set-top box, the method comprising:

  • receiving user input to record the video content to a set-top box;

    determining digital rights management (DRM) parameters associated with the set-top box, wherein the DRM parameters are established by a content owner or a communications service provider and indicate at least whether the video content is recordable for distribution by a user and a maximum length of selected video content that is distributable, wherein the selected video content comprises of particular pre-specified portions of the video content designated by the content owner or the communications service provider that are recordable for distribution; and

    recording the video content directly to the set-top box in response to the DRM parameters.

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