Patent ID: 8732776
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A method implemented on a computer system to display a linear content, comprising: receiving program guide information associated with the linear content, the program guide information including program boundary information for the linear content; determining a program end time for the linear content based on the program boundary information; receiving the linear content via IP streaming; causing display of the received linear content, in real time with respect to the receiving, on a display in communication with the computer system; and determining if a specific transition time has been reached, and if reached, automatically stopping the display of linear content unless a signal is or has been received from a user by the computer system within a set time period of the program end time, wherein the signal is received from the user without the computer system transmitting any notice that user input is necessary to avoid stoppage of the display; and displaying an interactive menu on the display after stopping the display of the linear content, wherein the interactive menu enables the user to select from continuing to display the selected linear content, and displaying other linear content.