Virtual video on demand using multiple encrypted video segments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6701528
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09491959

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A method and apparatus for providing a virtual video on demand services is disclosed. The method and apparatus disclose the storing of a segment of the video program in advance for VOD viewing at a later time. When the subscriber selects VOD service, a pre-stored video segment is retrieved for presentation to the subscriber. Remaining video program segments simultaneously broadcast on a plurality of channels are recorded in parallel while the pre-stored video program segment is retrieved and presented to the user.

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THE DIRECTV GROUP INC2230 E IMPERIAL HIGHWAY CA / LA1 / A109 EL SEGUNDO CA 90245

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Arsenault, Robert G Redondo Beach, CA 85 3079
Stanger, Leon J Farmington, UT 20 705

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