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WO2003104940A3
WO2003104940A3 PCT/US2003/018318 US0318318W WO03104940A3 WO 2003104940 A3 WO2003104940 A3 WO 2003104940A3 US 0318318 W US0318318 W US 0318318W WO 03104940 A3 WO03104940 A3 WO 03104940A3
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Thomas N Barreca
Catherine Mcenroe
Erik J Davis
Kathleen A Mullaly
Kris E Lefave
Sheree L Matthews
Ian W Crowe
Eben G Mak
Colin J Tew
Chris Cummer
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Amc Movie Companion Llc
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Abstract

Systems and methods are presented for recommending programming content to a user. The content may be recommended to a user based on personal context, personal relevancy to a user and/or based on content provider criteria. For example, movies may be recommended based on a mood selected by the user, the user's zodiac sign, and/or any other information relevant to the user. Additionally, interactive gaming simulations may be used to recommend content to users. For example a virtual slot machine, an interactive trivia game, and/or other types of gaming simulations may be employed to recommend content to users. The content provider and/or service provider may also link context suggestions to such interactive gaming simulations.
PCT/US2003/018318 2002-06-11 2003-06-11 Method and system for assisting users in selecting programming content WO2003104940A2 (en)

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