System and methods for modifying improperly formatted metadata

摘要

Systems and methods are provided for modifying metadata associated with content that is improperly formatted. In one configuration a metadata pre-processor receives metadata from a remote source, determines whether the received metadata is properly formatted, and, if it is not, modifies the metadata based on information received from a second remote source. In one configuration the modified metadata is then used to identify information associated with the content.

主权项

1. A method for processing metadata, the method comprising:
receiving the metadata from a first remote source; retrieving from a database, using control circuitry, a metadata format for the received metadata, wherein the metadata format specifies a plurality of required fields that are to be included in the metadata; determining, based on the retrieved metadata format, that a field among the plurality of required fields is missing in the received metadata; in response to determining that the field is missing in the received metadata, modifying the received metadata to include the missing field; and utilizing the modified metadata in an interactive program guide.