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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 18, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 16, 2002
Benjamin James Parker, Overland Park, KS (US);
Rick Hulett, Hood River, OR (US);
Brian Michael Huey, Kansas City, MO (US);
Randolph Keith Hiser, Overland Park, KS (US);
Benjamin James Parker, Overland Park, KS (US);
Rick Hulett, Hood River, OR (US);
Brian Michael Huey, Kansas City, MO (US);
Randolph Keith Hiser, Overland Park, KS (US);
CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC, Denver, CO (US);
Abstract
The invention is a method and system for customizing media content distributed by a multicast network based on a stored user profile. A new high quality video distribution method is disclosed. A new system supporting targeted, interactive advertising is taught. The tracking of media content consumed in the home is enabled. Media content producers are provided with a new connection to media content consumers. Unwanted media channels are no longer distributed to a customer.