System and method for managing video recording based upon blackout events in a video data distribution system

摘要

A method is disclosed for managing digital video recording of alternative event data during a blackout of primary event data at a client device, the method including but not limited to receiving notification data indicating that a blackout has been cancelled for a primary event; proceeding with recording the scheduled digital video recording for the primary event; and graphically presenting the notification data of the cancelled blackout for the primary event at the client device. A system is disclosed for performing the method.

主权项

1. A method for managing digital video recording of alternative event data during a blackout of primary event data at a client device, the method comprising:
receiving notification data indicating that a blackout has been cancelled for a primary event; proceeding with recording the scheduled digital video recording for the primary event; and graphically presenting the notification data of the cancelled blackout for the primary event at the client device; and aurally presenting the notification data of the cancelled blackout for the primary event at the client device.