Invention Grant
- Patent Title: System and method for dynamically scheduling quasi on-demand programming in a broadcast television network
- Patent Title (中): 用于在广播电视网络中动态调度准按需编程的系统和方法
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Application No.: US10827944Application Date: 2004-04-20
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Publication No.: US07707609B2Publication Date: 2010-04-27
- Inventor: Laura J. O'Donnell , Stephen P. Dulac
- Applicant: Laura J. O'Donnell , Stephen P. Dulac
- Applicant Address: US CA El Segundo
- Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
- Current Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA El Segundo
- Main IPC: H04N5/445
- IPC: H04N5/445

Abstract:
Quasi on-demand programming is dynamically scheduled in a broadcast television network to improve customer service, enhance programming flexibility and increase the value proposition of the service provider. A Program Offer including a “delivery window” for each program and an initial Playlist for broadcasting regular, PPV and offered programming are created. Customer demand for individual programs in the offering is surveyed. This information is used to reoptimize the Playlist prior to broadcast and to update a “rolling” Program Offer to better manage network capacity and improve custom satisfaction.
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