Patent ID: 8607292
Filing Date: 2013-12-10
Classification: H04H,H04N

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: a first media server configured to deliver first media content for broadcast via a first media channel; a second media server configured to deliver second media content for broadcast via a second media channel; the first media server configured to switch between a synchronized mode and an independent mode, wherein: during the synchronized mode, the second media server exerts control over the first media content and a timing associated with delivery of the first media content; and during the independent mode, the first media server controls delivery of the first media content and the timing associated with delivery of the first media content independently of the second media server; wherein the first media content has a first order and the second media content has a second order, the system further comprising during the synchronized mode, the second media server configured to control the first media server to match the first media content to the second media content, and match the first order to the second order.