System and method for adaptively controlling the recording of program material using a program guide
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1. In a portable device having a display, a method for enabling a user to effect recording of a program, the method comprising:
- displaying in the display of the portable device a program guide including a listing for the program;
receiving at the portable device input requesting that the program be recorded;
causing the portable device to obtain from a calendar application data indicative of user schedule data;
whereupon the portable device automatically selects an appliance to record the program as a function of the obtained user schedule data; and
transmitting from the portable device a communication to cause the selected appliance to effect recording of 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. In a portable device having a display, a method for enabling a user to effect recording of a program, the method comprising:
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displaying in the display of the portable device a program guide including a listing for the program; receiving at the portable device input requesting that the program be recorded; causing the portable device to obtain from a calendar application data indicative of user schedule data;
whereupon the portable device automatically selects an appliance to record the program as a function of the obtained user schedule data; andtransmitting from the portable device a communication to cause the selected appliance to effect recording of the program. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. For use in a portable device having a display, a non-transitory readable media having stored thereon executable, instructions for enabling a user to effect recording of a program, the instructions performing steps comprising:
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displaying in the display a program guide including a listing for the program; receiving input requesting that the program be recorded; obtaining from a calendar application data indicative of user schedule data; automatically selecting an appliance to record the program as a function of the obtained user schedule data; and causing the portable device to transmit a communication to cause the selected appliance to effect a recording of the program. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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