Method and apparatus for displaying interactions with media by members of a social software system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8782680
APP PUB NO 20090300680A1
SERIAL NO

12131726

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A media viewing method and system monitors user interaction with an electronic program guide. An awareness engine collects data generated by the user interaction and forms awareness indicators and information. The awareness information is output to end users and is indicative of which users in a social circle are accessing (e.g. viewing, playing, or recording) or have accessed which media works. Some output enables user-to-user interaction. The media works may be supplied by cable television, satellite television, online or global computer network sources.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cook, Thomas E Essex Junction, US 31 774
Finn, Peter G Brampton, CA 101 2159
Kienzle, Martin G Briarcliff Manor, US 25 434
Ledak, Paul J Williston, US 5 32
Moody, Paul B Hyde Park, US 56 2966
Webb, Alan M Ridgefield, US 14 261

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