System and method for sharing user content through a set-top box
First Claim
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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Abstract
The disclosed embodiments include a system, computer readable medium, and method for recording and distributing video content based on DRM parameters. For example, in one embodiment, a set-top box is disclosed that includes a processor for executing a set of instructions. The set-top box also includes memory in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to execute the set of instructions to receive user input to record a video content; determine DRM parameters associated with the video content, wherein the DRM parameters are established by at least of a content owner and a communications service provider, the DRM parameters indicating designated portions of the video content that is recordable; and record the video content based on the DRM parameters.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for managing video content through a set-top box, the method comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A set-top box for managing video content comprising:
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a processor for executing a set of instructions; a memory in communication with the processor, the processor configured to execute the set of instructions to; receive user input to record a video content; determine DRM parameters associated with the video content, wherein the DRM parameters are established by at least of a content owner and 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 record the video content based on the DRM parameters. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising computer executable instructions that when executed causes one or more machines to perform operations comprising:
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receiving user input to record a video content; determining DRM parameters associated with the video content, wherein the DRM parameters are established by at least of a content owner and 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 record the video content based on the DRM parameters. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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