| 摘要 |
A method and apparatus for downloading ancillary program data to a DVR. A n embodiment allows multimedia device users to select programs to record or download movie or music over a network, such as the Internet, from a content provider. The system automatically downloads and stores ancillary program d ata that is directly related to, and associated with, a program that has bee n selected for recording or content requested for download. When a user sele cts a program to view the user is offered the opportunity to browse ancillar y program data associated with the program and view an ancillary program dat a. The service can charge the content provider or an advertiser for each tim e their ancillary program data is viewed by a user. The ancillary programmin g is deleted when the associated recorded program is deleted.
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