Patent ID: 8832750
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for media synchronization, the computer-implemented method comprising: receiving, at a set-top box from an electronic device, a request to receive at least one data message corresponding to a specific television channel to which the set-top box is tuned; receiving television signals at the set-top box from an external source, the television signals corresponding to television channel programming, the television signals including the data message embedded in the television signals, the data message including synchronization data; extracting the data message including the synchronization data from the received television signals; and transmitting audio and video of the specific television channel and the data message including the synchronization data from the set-top box to the electronic device for display, wherein transmitting the synchronization data to the electronic device includes transmitting resource identifiers that identify content retrievable via an Internet Protocol (IP) connection, the resource identifiers including at least: