DYNAMIC MANIFEST FOR CONTENT PROGRAMMING
Systems and methods for controlling playback of a content asset are disclosed. In an aspect, one method can comprise receiving a request relating to a content asset. A first dynamic manifest can be generated in response to the request. The first dynamic manifest can relate to a first segment of the content asset. The first segment has a playback duration that is less than the playback duration of the entire content asset. The first dynamic manifest can be transmitted to a source of the request, wherein the first dynamic manifest facilities access to only a portion of the content asset. A request for a second manifest can be received. A second dynamic manifest can be generated in response to at least the request for the second manifest. The second dynamic manifest can be transmitted to a source of the request.
1 . A method comprising:
receiving, by a processor, a request for linear content;
generating, by the processor and in response to the request for linear content, a first dynamic manifest indicating a location of a first portion of a non-linear content asset;
transmitting the first dynamic manifest to a source of the request, wherein the first dynamic manifest facilitates access to the first portion of the non-linear content asset;
receiving, by the processor, a request for a second manifest;
analyzing one or more rules based at least on the request for the second manifest;
generating, in response to at least the request for the second manifest and the one or more rules, a second dynamic manifest indicating a location of a second portion of the non-linear content asset; and
transmitting the second dynamic manifest to a source of the request.
2 . (canceled)
3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the non-linear content asset comprises a video on demand asset or a network recorder asset.
4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein a playback duration of the first portion is less than 100 seconds.
5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more rules are associated with a trick play feature, a content permission, or a content insertion, or a combination thereof.
6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more rules are associated with an advertisement insertion, a blackout event, or a content feature, or a combination thereof.
7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the request for the second manifest comprises information associated with a user and the one or more rules relate to a content permission associated with the user.
8 . A method comprising:
transmitting, by a processor, a request relating to a linear content asset;
receiving, in response to the request relating to the linear content asset, a first dynamic manifest relating to a first segment of a non-linear content asset, wherein the first segment has a playback duration that is less than the playback duration of the entire non-linear content asset;
transmitting, by the processor, a request for the first segment of the non-linear content asset based at least on the first dynamic manifest; and
transmitting a request for a second manifest.
9 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the request for the linear content asset comprises tuning to a linear content channel.
10 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the non-linear content asset comprises a video on demand asset or a network recorder asset.
11 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the playback duration of the first segment is less than 100 seconds.
12 . The method of claim 8 , further comprising:
receiving, in response to the request for the second manifest, a second dynamic manifest relating to a second segment of the non-linear content asset, wherein the second segment has a playback duration that is less than the playback duration of the entire non-linear content asset.
13 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the playback duration of the second segment is less than 100 seconds.
14 . The method of claim 8 , further comprising receiving the first segment of the non-linear content asset and causing playback of the first segment of the non-linear content asset.
15 . A method comprising:
receiving, by a processor, a request for linear content;
generating, in response to the request for linear content, a first dynamic manifest associated with a first segment of a non-linear content asset, wherein the first segment has a playback duration that is less than the playback duration of the entire non-linear content asset;
transmitting the first dynamic manifest to a source of the request, wherein the first dynamic manifest facilities access to the first segment of the non-linear content asset;
receiving, by the processor, a request for a second manifest;
generating, in response to at least the request for the second manifest, a second dynamic manifest associated with a second segment of the non-linear content asset; and
transmitting the second dynamic manifest to a source of the request.
16 . (canceled)
17 . The method of claim 15 , wherein the non-linear content asset comprises a video on demand asset or a network recorder asset.
18 . The method of claim 15 , wherein the playback duration of the first segment is less than 100 seconds.
19 . The method of claim 15 , wherein the playback duration of the second segment is less than 100 seconds.
20 . The method of claim 15 , wherein the request for the second manifest comprises information associated with a user and one or more rules related to a content permission associated with the user.
21 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the request for linear content comprises tuning to a linear content channel.
22 . The method of claim 15 , wherein the request for linear content comprises tuning to a linear content channel.