Patent ID: 8046390
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method comprising: at a server associated with a content provider, receiving a search query from a set-top box; querying a database based on the search query to generate a list of content items, wherein at least one entry in the list of content items corresponds to a particular content item that is unavailable from the content provider, the at least one entry including a feedback control; transmitting the list of content items to the set-top box; receiving a request via the feedback control that the content provider make the particular content item available; automatically determining to provide access to the particular content item based at least in part on the request and a frequency of inclusion of the particular content item in a plurality of search queries received at the server; and providing access to the particular content item subsequent to automatically determining to provide access to the particular content item.