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Virtual communal television viewing

a technology of virtual communal television and television, applied in the field of virtual communal television viewing, can solve the problem that the television system cannot provide the social experience of communal viewing

Active Publication Date: 2014-05-13
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Problems solved by technology

For viewers in different households, television systems cannot provide the social experience of communal viewing.

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[0023]While the present invention is described herein with reference to illustrative embodiments for particular applications, it should be understood that the invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art with access to the teachings provided herein will recognize additional modifications, applications, and embodiments within the scope of the invention and additional fields in which the invention would be of significant utility.

[0024]The specific illustrations and embodiments are described with respect to television content in connection with voice communication and other forms of communication including video conferencing. Television content may include television programs, television channels, interactive television programs, and any other similar content. Embodiments also may be associated with various platforms including personal computers, cellular telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), tablets (e.g., Apple® iPad™), and other mobile devices, Internet Proto...

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Abstract

A social networking system enables cable television viewers to watch television programs as a virtual group, each watching within his / her own home, while simultaneously communicating with one another, for example, via voice and / or video chat. The system enables a viewer to find friends, or other like-minded viewers not acquainted with the viewer, for virtual communal viewing parties. The system can enable participants in a viewing party to synchronize viewing sessions enabling each participant to share in a common viewing experience. The system can also enable a system operator to recognize communal viewing groups and enable more effective advertisement targeting.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]Embodiments relate generally to television viewing, and more particularly to virtual communal television viewing.[0003]2. Background Art[0004]Television viewing has become a largely individual experience. Members of a household may have different viewing preferences and may each view television independently using different television sets. For viewers in different households, television systems cannot provide the social experience of communal viewing. However, social interaction remains a compelling enhancement, as evidenced by the popularity of technologies such as interactive gaming services including Xbox LIVE® and PlayStation® Network. For example, a participant can display a program using an Xbox® console and communicate with other participants using Xbox LIVE Voice over Internet Protocol (Voice over IP, VoIP). Thus, it would be desirable to enable users of television content to enjoy the social experience of communal viewing.BRIE...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H04N7/14G06F15/16
Inventor GREENFIELD, JONATHAN
Owner CSC HLDG