Abstract: Novel techniques are described for predictive time-shift buffering for live television and persistent recording thereof. For example, upcoming program data can be obtained, and a candidate program can be identified from the upcoming program data as likely to be viewed live via the television receiver. An automated time-shift buffer (ATSB) trigger time and an ATSB flush time can be determined in accordance with a program start time associated with the candidate program. At the ATSB trigger time, it can be determined whether the candidate program is being viewed. If not, a time-shift buffer can be directed to begin buffering the candidate program in accordance with the program start time. At the ATSB flush time, it can be determined whether the candidate program is still not being viewed live. In that case, the time-shift buffer can be directed automatically to flush as-yet-buffered data of the candidate program.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards providing fast setup of a storage device communicatively coupled to a television receiver. During initial setup of the storage device, an initial portion of the storage device is partitioned to provide accessibility for the television receiver to store content. However, the initial partition is only a subset of the maximum storage capacity of the storage device, which results in a second remainder portion of the storage device that is inaccessible for the television receiver to store audiovisual content. In response to a triggering event, the television receiver initiates a full partition process to partition the remainder of the storage device that was previously inaccessible for storing content. Once partitioned, the television receiver can then utilize the remainder portion of the storage device for storing long-term recorded content. The television receiver also converts the initial partition into a buffer that is used to temporarily store content.

Abstract: Novel techniques are described for predictive time-shift buffering for live television and persistent recording thereof. For example, upcoming program data can be obtained, and a candidate program can be identified from the upcoming program data as likely to be viewed live via the television receiver. An automated time-shift buffer (ATSB) trigger time and an ATSB flush time can be determined in accordance with a program start time associated with the candidate program. At the ATSB trigger time, it can be determined whether the candidate program is being viewed. If not, a time-shift buffer can be directed to begin buffering the candidate program in accordance with the program start time. At the ATSB flush time, it can be determined whether the candidate program is still not being viewed live. In that case, the time-shift buffer can be directed automatically to flush as-yet-buffered data of the candidate program.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards providing fast setup of a storage device communicatively coupled to a television receiver. During initial setup of the storage device, an initial portion of the storage device is partitioned to provide accessibility for the television receiver to store content. However, the initial partition is only a subset of the maximum storage capacity of the storage device, which results in a second remainder portion of the storage device that is inaccessible for the television receiver to store audiovisual content. In response to a triggering event, the television receiver initiates a full partition process to partition the remainder of the storage device that was previously inaccessible for storing content. Once partitioned, the television receiver can then utilize the remainder portion of the storage device for storing long-term recorded content. The television receiver also converts the initial partition into a buffer that is used to temporarily store content.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards providing fast setup of a storage device communicatively coupled to a television receiver. During initial setup of the storage device, an initial portion of the storage device is partitioned to provide accessibility for the television receiver to store content. However, the initial partition is only a subset of the maximum storage capacity of the storage device, which results in a second remainder portion of the storage device that is inaccessible for the television receiver to store audiovisual content. In response to a triggering event, the television receiver initiates a full partition process to partition the remainder of the storage device that was previously inaccessible for storing content. Once partitioned, the television receiver can then utilize the remainder portion of the storage device for storing long-term recorded content. The television receiver also converts the initial partition into a buffer that is used to temporarily store content.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards providing fast setup of a storage device communicatively coupled to a television receiver. During initial setup of the storage device, an initial portion of the storage device is partitioned to provide accessibility for the television receiver to store content. However, the initial partition is only a subset of the maximum storage capacity of the storage device, which results in a second remainder portion of the storage device that is inaccessible for the television receiver to store audiovisual content. In response to a triggering event, the television receiver initiates a full partition process to partition the remainder of the storage device that was previously inaccessible for storing content. Once partitioned, the television receiver can then utilize the remainder portion of the storage device for storing long-term recorded content. The television receiver also converts the initial partition into a buffer that is used to temporarily store content.