SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTELY RECORDING MEDIA CONTENT

摘要

According to various exemplary embodiments, systems and methods are described for receiving a selectable icon on a webpage regarding media content to be broadcast over a broadcasting network, selecting the selectable icon, and remotely controlling a personal or digital video recorder (PVR/DVR), a set top box (STB), a placeshifting device or system that communicates with a PVR/DVR or the like, and/or another media server so as to set a timer for the recording of the advertised media content.

主权项

1. A method executable by a host communicating via a network with a client and a media server configured to record and access information regarding media content, the method comprising:
receiving a first message from the client at the host via the network, wherein the first message is generated in response to a user selecting a selectable icon regarding a first instance of media content at the client; in response to the first message, establishing a session between the host and the media server via the network; receiving, from the media server, information regarding the first instance of media content and a second instance of media content, wherein the second instance of media content is related to the first instance of media content; providing the information regarding the first instance of media content and the second instance of media content to the client; receiving an instruction from the client at the host to control the media server in a manner so as to schedule a recording of the second instance of media content at the media server; and directing the media server to execute the instruction via the session.