Automatic recording based on preferences

摘要

An intelligent agent has a local component associated with a user device and a network component capable of mobility that will traverse different locations on a network to discover available media content that meets the user's stored preferences. Using published presence information or user schedule information, the intelligent agent will locate a user device accessible to the user and provide notification when media content of interest is discovered. The intelligent agent mediates the media acquisition and delivery process. Content can be delivered to any one or more diverse user devices, based on user instructions or preferences. The intelligent agent interacts with authentication and purchasing mechanisms to effect secure transactions on the user's behalf.