CLIENT-SERVER BASED INTERACTIVE TELEVISION PROGRAM GUIDE SYSTEM WITH REMOTE SERVER RECORDING
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1. A method for recording programs comprising:
- receiving a request from user equipment to record at least one program on a remote server;
determining that the program is copy-protected; and
in response to determining that the program is copy-protected, indicating to the user that the program is not recordable by the remote server.
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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 recording programs comprising:
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receiving a request from user equipment to record at least one program on a remote server; determining that the program is copy-protected; and in response to determining that the program is copy-protected, indicating to the user that the program is not recordable by the remote server. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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