Patent ID: 7987482
Filing Date: 2011-07-26
Classification: H04H,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: receiving, by a content distribution system, programming data that identifies a plurality of channels over which a plurality of media programs are scheduled for transmission to a client device over a network; associating, by the content distribution system, a display listing priority with a particular one of the channels or media programs, the display listing priority being offered to a content provider; generating, by the content distribution system, an electronic program guide (“EPG”) and EPG data that includes the programming data and the display listing priority; transmitting, by the content distribution system, the EPG and EPG data to the client device; receiving, by the content distribution system, tracking data from the client device, the tracking data including feedback relating to an effectiveness of the display listing priority; transmitting, by the content distribution system, tracking data to the content provider; and transmitting, by the content distribution system, billing data to the content provider, the billing data based, at least partially, on the feedback relating to the effectiveness of the display listing priority; wherein: