Detecting and processing corrupted video recordings

摘要

Embodiments of the invention include a method that comprises receiving a request to record television content on a specified channel for a specified period of time. The method can also include tuning to the specified channel at the specified time, and recording the specified content. The method can also include determining that one or more segments of the television content is corrupted. The method can also include presenting a notification indicating that some of the television content is corrupted, retuning to the specified channel made by the request, and acquiring uncorrupted television content for use in replacing the one or more segments of corrupted television content.

主权项

1. A method of recording content by a digital video recorder (DVR), the method comprising:
the DVR receiving a request to record television content on a specified channel at a specified time; the DVR tuning to the specified channel at the specified time; the DVR recording some of the television content; the DVR determining that one or more segments of the television content is corrupted; the DVR presenting a notification indicating that some of the television content is corrupted; in response to the DVR determining that the one or more segments of the television content is corrupted, the DVR automatically retuning to the specified channel; and responsive to the retuning, the DVR recording, from the retuned specified channel, more of the television content to acquire uncorrupted content from a rebroadcast of the television content for use in replacing the one or more segments of corrupted television content.