Title:
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEDIA CONSUMPTION
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/064825
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for increasing media consumption. The present invention can provide viewers increased access to content of interest across various platforms, such as online articles, online audio and video clips, and television and radio broadcasts. In an embodiment, an individual viewing content online, such as a news article, is given a link. The link provides the viewer access to a list of content related to the article being viewed. The related content is not limited to the platform related content across, and allows the user to view the content, automatically set the content to be recorded by a digital video recorder, or reserve the content for future viewing. By providing the user with convenient access to content across platforms, they are more given media content of interest. Accordingly, viewership of this content will increase through this connection of individuals with content that aligns with their interests.
Inventors:
WELLEN ALEX (US)
BOHRMAN DAVID (US)
BOHRMAN DAVID (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2011/059939
Publication Date:
November 22, 2012
Filing Date:
November 09, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
TURNER BROADCASTING SYS INC (US)
WELLEN ALEX (US)
BOHRMAN DAVID (US)
WELLEN ALEX (US)
BOHRMAN DAVID (US)
International Classes:
H04N21/81; H04N21/433
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2010025048A2 | 2010-03-04 |
Foreign References:
| US20050177850A1 | 2005-08-11 | |||
| US20090328108A1 | 2009-12-31 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
FANUCCI, Allan, A. et al. (Patent Department1700 K Street, N.W, Washington DC, US)
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