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US 2015/0033261 A1Published application
Systems and methods for caching data in media-on-demand systems
AssigneeUnited Video Properties, Inc.
InventorMichael D. Ellis
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Abstract
Systems and methods may be provided for retrieving non-on-demand media data and on-demand media data that is provided by separate data sources. On demand media data may be cached to reduce system latencies and the burden on the distribution network.
Claims19
1-79. (canceled)
A method for caching a video preview, the method comprising:
- receiving, with an interactive media application, a user request to view a program information screen for a media program;
- and
- in response to receiving the user request:
- generating, for display, the program information screen including a preview option;
- and
- caching a video preview of the media program,
- wherein the video preview is accessible by selecting the preview option, and
- wherein the video preview is cached prior to any user selection of the preview option.
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A system for caching a video preview, comprising:
- control circuitry configured to:
- receive, with an interactive media application, a user request to view a program information screen for a media program;
- and
- in response to receiving the user request:
- generate, for display, the program information screen including a preview option;
- and
- cache a video preview of the video program,
- wherein the video preview is accessible by selecting the preview option, and
- wherein the video preview is cached prior to any user selection of the preview option.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.