Patent ID: 7249365
Filing Date: 2007-07-24
Classification: H04H,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for saving alternative presentation data, the method comprising: a. receiving a broadcast stream on a selected channel, the broadcast stream comprising a plurality of programming media segments and at least one rich media segment associated with the alternative presentation data, the at least one rich media segment and the associated alternative presentation data being embedded within the plurality of programming media segments; b. commencing presenting the at least one rich media segment on the selected channel; c. saving the alternative presentation data associated with the at least one rich media segment is presenting the at least one rich media segment on the selected channel is interrupted prior to completely presenting the at least one rich media segment on the selected channel; and d. presenting the saved alternative presentation data associated with the rich media segment for a time period equivalent to an initial length of time for a presentation of the at least one rich media segment less a length of time that the at least one rich media segment has previously been presented.