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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 2017
Filed:
Jan. 14, 2014
Sirius Xm Radio Inc., New York, NY (US);
Stuart A. Cox, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Paul Marko, Pembroke Pines, FL (US);
Craig Wadin, Sunrise, FL (US);
Sirius XM Radio Inc., New York, NY (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are presented to facilitate caching of programming from broadcast and/or content streaming services to a user device for local playback. In addition, metadata can be provided to guide the user in selecting, caching, or playing the cachable content. In some exemplary embodiments, a receiver or other user device can automatically select the programming to be cached based on a user's historical topic interest and listening history. In some exemplary embodiments, the metadata can also include DRM information that can limit the ability of a user to playback the content, so as to comply, if necessary, with operative legal requirements related to usage of the content.