METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC PROGRAM GUIDES ON MOBILE DEVICES

摘要

Mechanisms are provided for allowing a mobile device to dynamically obtain program guide data. A mobile device having the capability of playing media streams is configurable to dynamically request program guide structure information followed by program guide content information. In one example, the program guide structure information allows a user to begin navigating the program guide data in an active and dynamic manner. Program guide content information including data such as program titles, times, icons, and links are then downloaded and displayed as needed. Potentially limitless amounts of program guide data can be provided on a mobile device. Program guide content information can be provided in a generic manner while allowing user layout customization. Program guide information can also be preemptively provided to a mobile device based on a variety of criteria.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
sending a first request from a mobile device to a server, the first request associated with program guide structure information; receiving a first response from the server, the first response associated with program guide structure information, the program guide structure information including lineup data; sending a second request, the second request associated with program guide content information; receiving a second response, the second response associated with program guide content information, wherein the program guide content information includes a plurality of program titles.