Methods and systems for managing content restrictions
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For example, one conventional approach for managing blackout restrictions involves inserting cues into a manifest associated with content. These cues are then received by the user device, which has custom logic to take action based on the cue. The drawback of this approach is that cue insertion requires integration with transcoders, packagers, as well as components integrated with the transcoders and/or packagers (e.g., iVOD and cDVR recording systems). In contrast, the present disclosure describes an implementation of blackout restrictions that is independent from all content preparation components.
As disclosed herein, one or more user devices may be in communication with one or more blackout nodes configured to receive, store, and/or send blackout information. The blackout nodes may be part of a cluster of blackout nodes. Blackout schedules and other blackout information (e.g., metadata) may be managed by a blackout manager, which may be a separate device from the cluster of blackout nodes. A blackout metadata distributor may communicate with the blackout manager and distribute the blackout information to the cluster of blackout nodes. Specific blackout nodes may be assigned to store blackout information for specific content (e.g., content stream, content channels).
