Patent ID: 8826331
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: H04H,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: generating a graphical user interface operable to receive input defining a first condition associated with a first recording rule, the graphical user interface including: accessing, via a memory, at least one recording rule, generated via the graphical user interface, that specifies a fourth condition, wherein the at least one recording rule indicates that a program of media content is to be scheduled for recording when the program satisfies the fourth condition; accessing, via the memory, at least one recording exception, generated via the graphical user interface, that specifies a fifth condition, wherein the at least one recording exception prohibits recording media content that satisfies the fifth condition; determining, at a processor, a recording schedule by analyzing information regarding a plurality of programs of media content with respect to the at least one recording rule and the at least one recording exception; storing the recording schedule, wherein the recording schedule identifies a plurality of programs to be recorded; and modifying the stored recording schedule based on user input.