System, method, and apparatus for connecting non-co-located video content viewers in virtual TV rooms for a shared participatory viewing experience

摘要: System, method and apparatus for connecting non-co-located video content viewers in Virtual TV Rooms a shared participatory viewing experience. A multi-platform communication system allows to connect across plurality of delivery services self-organized communities interact with each other as they enjoy the if were same physical location. mechanism is provided allow users quickly see what their friends are currently watching join them. In addition exchanging text-based messages, also share impressions current program via defined set single-key-click called Buzz Tags™. database calculation process aggregates this information Profiles resource find interesting fellow similar interests.