US Patent 7809242 Recording resource limitation resolution

Recording resource limitation resolution is described. In one implementation a time period is detected during which programs are designated to be recorded, and during which at least one of the designated programs cannot be recorded due to a recording resource limitation. All possible combinations to record the designated programs which will resolve the recording resource limitation can be determined using an iterative selection process. A recording conflict user interface is displayed, and any one of the possible combinations which will resolve the recording resource limitation can be selected via the recording conflict user interface. Other implementations are also described.