Patent ID: 8132221
Filing Date: 2012-03-06
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for packaging livecast electronic content for distribution, the method including: designating a livecast channel for carrying live broadcasts from a content source; scheduling a first live program broadcast on a first channel for delivery on the livecast channel separate from the first channel, and scheduling a second live program broadcast on a second channel for delivery on the livecast channel separate from the second channel, wherein selection of the first live program broadcast and the second live program broadcast being based on a prediction that the first live program broadcast and the second live program broadcast will be viewed live relative to other programs broadcast on other channels to be viewed in a time-shifted manner; associating the first live program with a first content identifier and the first channel in an electronic program guide, and associating the second live program with a second content identifier and the second channel in the electronic program guide; and upon receiving a program selection of the first live program from the electronic program guide, delivering the program selection over the livecast channel.