Patent ID: 8732755
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, comprising instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising: notifying a group of set top boxes that a playlist has been generated by an original set top box of the group of set top boxes; transmitting the playlist to a requesting set top box of the group of set top boxes; providing the requesting set top box access to the playlist responsive to determining that subscriber permission exists to access the playlist; providing the requesting set top box access to a rating associated with the playlist, wherein the rating is provided by another requesting set top box of the group of set top boxes; adjusting a format of the playlist based at least in part on preferences received from the requesting set top box or the original set top box, wherein the adjusting comprises reformatting the playlist prior to transmitting the playlist to the requesting set top box; and transferring the playlist from the original set top box to another set top box of the group of set top boxes when the original set top box is removed from the group of set top boxes, wherein the reformatted playlist is transmitted to the requesting set top box in a combination of formats.