Systems and methods for searching media content

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9275054
APP PUB NO 20110158610A1
SERIAL NO

12648024

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Systems and methods are described for searching media files using a set-top box (STB), a television receiver, digital video recorder (DVR), placeshifting device or other media device, or any type of network host that communicates with a media device of any sort. Search criteria is received from a user, and the search criteria is identified in listings of media programming available from one or more sources. In some implementations, a combined search result can be provided that identifies instances of the search criteria found in program guide listings, files stored on a digital video recorder (DVR), available on-demand content, or any other sources as desired. Some implementations may prioritize search results using information about files stored on a DVR, user preferences, or any other information as desired.

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  • SLING MEDIA L.L.C.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cagney, Myles Novato, US 6 130
Hennessy, Peter Mark Novato, US 6 125
Paul, John Palo Alto, US 27 284

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