Patent ID: 8613019
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: displaying a plurality of television segments available for viewing by a user; associating with each of said plurality of television segments a distinct viewing incentive that may be earned automatically by viewing each of said segments; using a computer processor to visually indicate an award that may be earned by viewing each of said segments and earning said distinct incentives for viewing each of said segments; determining whether the user has viewed one of said segments; if said user has viewed one of said segments, displaying a first visual depiction of an incentive associated with said segment that was earned and displaying a second visual depiction of additional incentives that must be earned to obtain an award, said first and second visual depictions being different so as to indicate whether the incentive is earned or unearned; determining whether the user qualifies for the award by viewing each of said segments and earning each incentive; and if said user qualifies for said award, providing for a download that signifies that the award is available to the user.