System and method for adaptively controlling the recording of program material using a program guide
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1. A method for enabling a user to effect playback of a program that was previously recorded by a recording device using a one of a plurality of playback devices in communication with the recording device, the method comprising:
- using data maintained within a portable device to automatically select the one of the plurality of playback devices to playback the program that was previously recorded by the recording device; and
causing the selected one of the plurality of playback devices to playback the program.
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Abstract
A system and method for displaying an electronic program guide (“EPG”), the EPG allowing for the controlling of recording functionality of an appliance and/or playing of media. The displayable EPG includes a listing of playable media from which the user may select a program of interest for recording or playing. The EPG may also include a display of prior recorded media for playing. Options may be presented to allow for a selection of a rendering device on which selected media is to be played.
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1. A method for enabling a user to effect playback of a program that was previously recorded by a recording device using a one of a plurality of playback devices in communication with the recording device, the method comprising:
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using data maintained within a portable device to automatically select the one of the plurality of playback devices to playback the program that was previously recorded by the recording device; and causing the selected one of the plurality of playback devices to playback the program. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A readable media, in a form of a non-transitory, physical memory device, having instructions stored thereon for enabling a user to effect playback of a program that was previously recorded by a recording device using a one of a plurality of playback devices in communication with the recording device, the instructions performing steps comprising:
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using data maintained within a portable device to automatically select the one of the plurality of playback devices to playback the program that was previously recorded by the recording device; and causing the selected one of the plurality of playback devices to playback the program. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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