Second screen methods and arrangements

摘要: The present technology concerns cell phones and similar devices, their use in conjunction with media content (electronic physical) other systems (e.g., televisions, digital video recorders, electronic program directories). Some aspects of the particularly concern “second screen” applications that sense a television being watched by user, menus complementary on phone touchscreen from which user can select. This include content, associated web pages, opportunities to buy merchandise related program, etc. be identified provider or otherwise crowd-sourcing). In some embodiments, instructs remote DVR record interest for later viewing. also provides features making TV watching social experience—involving friends. A great number arrangements details are disclosed.