18394583. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING A VIRTUAL CHANNEL FOR BINGE WATCHING simplified abstract (Rovi Guides, Inc.)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING A VIRTUAL CHANNEL FOR BINGE WATCHING

Organization Name

Rovi Guides, Inc.

Inventor(s)

William L. Thomas of Evergreen CO (US)

Margret B. Schmidt of Redwood City CA (US)

Alexander W. Liston of Menlo Park CA (US)

Jonathan A. Logan of Mountain View CA (US)

Gabriel C. Dalbec of Morgan Hill CA (US)

Mathew C. Burns of Dublin CA (US)

Ajay Kumar Gupta of Andover MA (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING A VIRTUAL CHANNEL FOR BINGE WATCHING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18394583 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING A VIRTUAL CHANNEL FOR BINGE WATCHING

The abstract describes a system and method for a media guidance application that presents a virtual content source for binge-watching a program series in an interactive program guide.

• The media guidance application determines the program series the user is currently watching.
• It receives the user's selection of a media asset.
• It calculates the time between the current time and the start time of the media asset.
• It identifies the next episodes of the program series the user can watch before the start time of the media asset and presents them using a virtual content source.

Potential Applications: - Streaming platforms - TV guide applications - Entertainment industry

Problems Solved: - Helps users easily find and watch the next episodes of a program series - Enhances the binge-watching experience

Benefits: - Improved user experience - Increased engagement with program series - Efficient content consumption

Commercial Applications: Media guidance applications can be used by streaming platforms to enhance user engagement and retention, leading to potential revenue growth in the entertainment industry.

Questions about Media Guidance Applications: 1. How does the media guidance application determine the program series the user is currently watching?

  The application uses algorithms to analyze the user's viewing history and preferences to identify the program series.

2. What are the potential challenges in implementing a virtual content source for binge-watching a program series?

  Challenges may include licensing agreements, content availability, and user interface design considerations.

Original Abstract Submitted

Systems and methods are described herein such that, a media guidance application presents, in an interactive program guide, a virtual content source for binge watching a program series. The media guidance application may determine a program series a user is currently watching. The media guidance application may receive a user selection of a media asset. The media guidance application may determine a length of time between a current time and a start time of the media asset. The media guidance application may determine the next episodes of the program series the user can watch before the start time of the media asset and present them using a virtual content source.