Method and system for distributing restricted media to consumers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9674190
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13722787

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Techniques for distributing restricted media to consumers are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, personalized settings (e.g., parameters or table) are managed in a primary client device associated with a user. A copy of the personalized settings is maintained in a server. When the primary box is replaced, a copy of the personalized settings is uploaded to a different client device that is configured to respond to the personalized settings. Data pertaining to titles in a personal vault is preloaded. When there is an order for a release that is restricted for distribution over an open network, data pertaining to such a release is also loaded. As a result, the subscriber sees the familiar settings on the different client device and would not miss any release while the primary box is being replaced or repaired.

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NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA LLC30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA NEW YORK NY 10112

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Flamino, Gilbert San Carlos, US 3 24
Ganesan, Prasana Menlo Park, US 3 57
Kindle, Brian Sunnyvale, US 74 1558

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