Method, system, and apparatus for exchaning data between client devices

A COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLATING AND PRESENTING MULTI-FORMAT INFORMATION

Search with joint image-audio queries

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for processing joint image-audio queries. In one aspect, a method includes receiving, from a client device, a joint image-audio query including query image data and query audio data. Query image feature data is determined from the query image data. Query audio feature data is determined from the audio data. The query image feature data and the query audio feature data are provided to a joint image-audio relevance model trained to generate relevance scores for a plurality of resources, each resource including resource image data defining a resource image for the resource and text data defining resource text for the resource. Each relevance score is a measure of the relevance of corresponding resource to the joint image-audio query. Data defining search results indicating the order of the resources is provided to the client device.

COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR JOINING AND PRESENTATION MUCH FORMAT INFORMATION

음성 기반 미디어 검색

... 음성 기반 디지털 어시스턴트를 사용하여 미디어 아이템들을 검색하기 위한 방법들 및 시스템들이 기술된다. 검색 질의들에 대응하는 자연 언어 텍스트 스트링들이 제공된다. 검색 질의들은 질의 용어들을 포함한다. 텍스트 스트링들은 사용자에 의해 전자 디바이스 내로 입력되는 스피치 입력들에 대응할 수 있다. 적어도 하나의 정보 소스가 질의 용어들 중 적어도 하나와 관련되는 적어도 하나의 파라미터를 식별하기 위해 검색된다. 파라미터들은 시간 파라미터, 날짜 파라미터, 또는 지오-코드 파라미터 중 적어도 하나를 포함한다. 파라미터들은 매칭들을 식별하기 위해 미디어 아이템들의 태그들과 비교된다. 일부 구현예들에서, 파라미터와 매칭하는 태그들을 갖는 미디어 아이템들이 사용자에게 표시된다.

멀티 포맷 정보를 대조 및 제시하기 위한 컴퓨터 구현 시스템 및 방법

... 멀티 포맷 정보를 사용자 요구 포맷으로 대조 및 제시하기 위한 컴퓨터 구현 시스템을 예상하였다. 이 시스템은 트랜션트 리포지터리(transient repository)에 자기들의 추가적인 개인 정보와 함께 클라이언트에 관한 정보를 기억시킨다. 이들 기억된 정보 항목은 대체로 텍스트 포맷과 이미지 포맷, 비디오 포맷을 포함한 각이한 포맷으로 되어 있고 이는 시스템에 의하여 시스템의 사용자가 요구하는 포맷 또는 예정 포맷으로 변환된다. 이 시스템에 있는 입력 모듈은 사용자로부터 요구 출력 정보 포맷 타입과 자기 정보를 대조해야 하는 클라이언트에 대응하는 클라이언트 식별기를 접수한다. 클라이언트 식별기에 기반하여 이 시스템은 기억된 클라이언트 관련 정보를 요구 포맷으로 변환하고 다음 변환된 정보를 차후 처리를 위하여 대조 및 표시한다.

MOBILE USER INTERFACE FOR CONTEXTUAL BROWSING WHILE PLAYING DIGITAL CONTENT

System and methods of presenting multiple contexts, while continuing playback of digital content, such as a digital video, are presented. A user interface (UI) with multiple portions is provided to a user. The digital content is played in the first portion of the UI. The second portion of the UI includes a list of context items associated with the digital content. A user selection of a context item is received and a next context associated with the selected context item is displayed in a next portion of the UI, while playback of the digital content continues.

SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR A COGNITIVE MEDIA STORY EXTRACTOR AND VIDEO COMPOSER

A story board creating computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product, includes preprocessing contextual information to obtain story content, extracting story extractions based on the story content and input metadata by a user, creating a story pool including a plurality of story items by querying a database with the story extractions, and creating a story board from the story items of the story pool based on a story relevance to the story content and a personality distance between the story board and a target audience.

CONTROLLING THE PROCESSING OF A MULTIMEDIA OBJECT BY A SOFTWARE APPLICATION

Methods and software for analysis of research publications

In one aspect, the invention comprises a computer system for searching databases and displaying search results, comprising databases storing information regarding publications and authors comprising author, title, date of publication, cited references, and citing references data; and Internet servers in communication with those databases; wherein at least one of those Internet servers is in communication with and operable to transmit data to a Web browser resident on a user's computer, and wherein the data is sufficient to enable the browser to display a citation overview page comprising: (a) a list of one or more titles of publications or names of authors, and (b) one or more displayed numerals (110, 120, 130, 140) representing how many publications in one or more specified categories cite to each of the publications, or, for author names, how many publications in one or more specified categories cite to publications on which those names are listed as authors.

INFORMATION PROVIDING SERVER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to an information providing server (1), comprising: an institution database (20) memorizing institution information and an image related to the institution information by associating the same; a search processing unit (11) for receiving an input of a search condition from a user terminal (3), and extracting institution information satisfying the search condition while searching the institution database (20) by using the search condition; and an information providing unit (12) for outputting the institution information on the user terminal (3). An image of the institution database (20) is associated with a search condition related to the image. In addition, the information providing unit (12) selects an image to be suggested with the extracted institution information by using the received search condition and the image associated with the extracted institution information, and generates a search result showing page including the extracted institution information ...

CUSTOMER COUNSELING SERVICE PROVIDING METHOD USING REAL-TIME RESPONSE MESSAGE GENERATION, SYSTEM THEREOF, AND COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM THEREOF

The present invention relates to a customer counseling service providing method using real-time response message generation, a system thereof, and a computer readable recording medium thereof. According to one aspect of the present invention, provided is the customer counseling service providing method which comprises the following steps of: collecting inquiry information from an inquiry message of a customer; analyzing the collected inquiry information to find a feature of the inquiry message; classifying the inquiry message by an inquiry message template having the most similar feature to the inquiry message among pre-stored inquiry message templates and generating a response message based on a response message template estimated as the most suitable response to the inquiry message among response message templates which correspond to the classified inquiry message template; and automatically transmitting the response message to the customer or transferring the response message to a counsellor ...

미디어 검색 및 재생을 위한 지능형 자동화 어시스턴트

... 미디어 검색 및 재생을 위한 디지털 어시스턴트를 동작시키기 위한 시스템 및 프로세스가 개시된다. 예시적인 프로세스에서, 미디어 검색 요청을 포함하는 오디오 입력이 수신될 수 있다. 미디어 검색 요청에 대응하는 일차 사용자 의도가 결정될 수 있고, 하나 이상의 이전 사용자 의도에 기초하여 하나 이상의 이차 사용자 의도가 결정될 수 있다. 일차 사용자 의도에 대응하는 미디어 항목들의 일차 세트가 표시될 수 있고, 하나 이상의 이차 사용자 의도에 대응하는 미디어 항목들의 하나 이상의 이차 세트가 표시될 수 있다.

QR DATA PROXY AND PROTOCOL GATEWAY

A quick response (QR) proxy and protocol gateway for interfacing with a carrier network, a QR-equipped device, and a contact center and contact center database is disclosed. A data link is connected to a carrier network to receive QR codes and other data. Additional data links are connected to a contact center database and a QR-equipped device to obtain information used in determining routing and tagging instructions. A user interface is connected to the gateway to accept configurable conditions for determining routing instructions. There is a text conversion function and speech conversion function for each target enterprise contact center. Synchronization between stored user preferences to automated or semi-automated customer service routes is provided by a consumer preference template system.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

There are provided a device and a method for enabling acquisition of high-quality data and reproduction processing according to content information transmitted from a server to a client. Data state information on the original content of the server such as file format information, codec information as encoding data state, and information on resolution is stored in property information constituting meta information which is attribute information corresponding to a content. Upon reception of a content information acquisition request from the client, content information including the data state information on these original contents is created and transmitted to the client. With this configuration, the client can decide the optimal data state according to the data state of the original content and output a content transmission request, thereby enabling acquisition of high-quality data and reproduction processing.

ANNOTATING MEDIA CONTENT WITH RELATED INFORMATION

A method 300 for retrieving media content (120). The method can include receiving metadata (118) associated with a first media file, receiving the first media file, processing at least the metadata to identify at least a second media file (124) likely to be of interest to a user, and automatically downloading the second media file. Processing the metadata can include identifying at least one parameter contained in the metadata and/or the first media file that correlates to the second media file. Metadata (122) also associated with the second media file also can be downloaded.

Method and apparatus for controlling presentations of objects on a user interface of a data processing system

Objects on a data processing system are provided to a multimedia presentation device for presentation purposes. Each object is provided with one or more attributes. These attributes are registered before the presentation. When an object is selected for presentation, the object is transformed into a presentable format in accordance with its attributes. Such attributes include whether the object is restricted for display, the particular presentation device or devices that will present the object, the types of transforms to be performed on the object to ready the object for presentation, whether the object should be segmented into plural segments and if so, then the manner in which the segments are presented. After the transformation, the object is provided to the appropriate presentation device.

SENSOR NETWORK SYSTEM

A sensor network system includes a platform device, a relay server, a plurality of sensor terminals, and a user terminal. The platform device has a user command processing part configured to: receive, from the user terminal, a search request including supplementary information of the sensor terminal as a search condition; in accordance with the search request, search a database in which supplementary information of the sensor terminals, sensing data sensed by the sensor terminals, and identification information of the sensor terminals are associated and stored; and output a search result to the user terminal.

Network delivery of interactive entertainment complementing audio recording

Entertainment content complementary to a musical recording is delivered to a user's computer by means of a computer network link. The user employs a browser to access the computer network. A plug-in for the browser is able to control an audio CD or other device for playing the musical recording. A script stored on the remote computer accessed over the network is downloaded. The script synchronizes the delivery of the complementary entertainment content with the play of the musical recording.

METHOD OF SEARCHING RECORDED MEDIA CONTENT

In one aspect the invention provides a method of searching and presentation of media content data corresponding to recorded media content associated with at least two content providers of the recorded media, and the method includes 5 searching media displaying potentially relevant portions of the recorded media and providing to the user the ability to select potentially relevant portions and the providing a corresponding link to the selected portion of the media held by the respective content provider for enabling a review of the selected portion of the recorder media by the user. The method can also include analysing a respective time 10 coded transcript or time coded speech metadata of the recorded media and bookmarking the displayed potentially relevant portions of the recorded media. Over time the data representative of the user searched and associated selected media content is provided to the content provider and third parties.

Methods, systems and media for associating multiple users with a media presentation device

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING INFORMATION SEARCHING ON ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A method and system for facilitating information searching for a user of an electronic device is provided. Facilitating searches involves obtaining information about the user interests, identifying potential data of interest to the user, extracting data related to said data of interest to the user, and collecting the extracted related data for presentation to the user on the device.

SEARCH WITH JOINT IMAGE-AUDIO QUERIES

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for processing joint image-audio queries. In one aspect, a method includes receiving, from a client device, a joint image-audio query including query image data and query audio data. Query image feature data is determined from the query image data. Query audio feature data is determined from the audio data. The query image feature data and the query audio feature data are provided to a joint image-audio relevance model trained to generate relevance scores for a plurality of resources, each resource including resource image data defining a resource image for the resource and text data defining resource text for the resource. Each relevance score is a measure of the relevance of corresponding resource to the joint image-audio query. Data defining search results indicating the order of the resources is provided to the client device.

DIGITAL ASSET SEARCH USER INTERFACE

Embodiments of the present disclosure present devices, methods, and computer readable medium for presenting a user interface that allows a user to quickly and easily filter and search a digital asset collection. The disclosed techniques allow for rapid recall of desired digital assets, linking assets into logical collections, and an overall improved user experience. The zero keyword/contextual keyword feature presents multimedia content icons and searchable keywords to allow a user to search the digital asset collection simply by tapping on one of these keywords. The top auto completion feature auto-completes suggestions in the search field based on various heuristics to ensure the method produces diverse and relevant results. The next keyword suggestion feature predicts a next search term based on learned properties about the digital asset collection.

Classifying content for different activities

The present invention is directed to a system and method for classification of media content based upon user-defined classifications. A compilation of media content in conformity with the user-defined classifications and desired criteria may be automatically produced in accordance with the present invention. Another advantage of the present invention is the ability to select pieces of media content. The system and method of the present invention may also be capable of selecting pieces of media content depending upon the user's mood and current activity.

Inserting structured content in itemized reports

SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING SOCIAL MEDIA DATA AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING SOCIAL MEDIA DATA USING SAME

One aspect of the present invention provides a system for analyzing social media data and a method for analyzing social media data using the same; comprising: a seeding means which targets a social media by extracting the URL of the social media and giving a pattern to the extracted URL; a crawling means which collects the data included in the targeted social media; an indexing means including a firs indexing unit which classifies the collected data into first collection data and a second collection data based on the predetermined reference value, gives an index to the first collection data, and searches the target data based on the index, and a second indexing unit which gives an index to the second collection data and searches the target data based on the index; an analyzing means which analyzes the searched target data and derives a result value; and a visualization means which generates the image of the derived result value. The present invention is designed to provide a system for ...

IDENTIFYING RESPONSIVE RESOURCES ACROSS STILL IMAGES AND VIDEOS

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for associating still images and videos. One method includes receiving a plurality of images and a plurality of videos and determining whether the images are related to the videos. The determining includes, for an image and a video, extracting features from the image and extracting features frames of the video, and comparing the features to determine whether the image is related to the video. The method further includes maintaining a data store storing data associating each image with each video determined to be related to the image.

MULTIMEDIA INFORMATION SORTING/ARRANGING DEVICE AND SORTING/ARRANGING METHOD

A multimedia information arranging apparatus that utilizes various feature values contained in multimedia information, carries out a flexible retrieval and classification and displays the information in an information set arrangement space is provided. An information set obtaining portion 10 obtains information sets. An axis setting portion 20 assigns the feature value of the media information to an information set arrangement space axis so as to set the information set arrangement space. A feature value extracting portion 30 extracts the feature value from each of the media information of the obtained information set, and an information set arranging portion 40 arranges the information sets in the information set arrangement space according to their feature values. An information displaying portion 50 displays the information set arrangement space in such a manner as to be seen from a predetermined display viewpoint. By seeing the display result, as necessary, the axis setting portion ...

Method and apparatus for controlling presentations of objects on a user interface of a data processing system

미디어 스토어 사용자들이 프로모션들에 대한 적격이 있는지 식별하기

... 개발자/요청자는 데이터베이스에 쿼리(querying)함으로써 프로모션을 위한 사용자들의 서브셋을 선택한다. 그러나, 개발자는 각 사용자에 대한 구체적 세부사항들(예를 들면, 구매 이력, 브라우징 이력 등)을 제공 받지 못한다. 시스템은 사용자 또는 사용자들의 그룹이 개발자의 기준에 기초하여 프로모션에 적격이 있는지 여부를 개발자에게 표시하기 위한 응답을 개발자에게 동시적으로 제공하면서 사용자의 데이터를 알기 어렵게 하는 쿼리에 대한 응답을 리턴(return)한다. 개발자는 프로모션에 적격이 있다고 결정된 하나 이상의 사용자들에게 프로모션을 보낸다.

CONTEXT-BASED CONTENT LIST GENERATION

카툰 검색 방법 및 장치

... 본 발명은 카툰 검색 방법 및 장치를 개시한다. 그중 카툰 검색 방법은, 사용자가 입력한 조회 정보를 수신하는 S1 단계; 조회 정보와 관련된 카툰 정보를 획득하는 S2 단계; 및 검색 결과 페이지를 제공하고, 검색 결과 페이지에 카툰 정보를 미리 설정된 형태로 디스플레이하는 S3 단계를 포함한다. 상기 카툰 검색 방법 및 장치는, 사용자가 입력한 조회 정보를 수신하여, 조회 정보와 관련된 카툰 정보를 획득하고, 검색 결과 페이지에 카툰 정보를 미리 설정된 형태로 디스플레이하는 것을 통하여, 사용자가 소셜 네트워크에서 검색 및 브라우징 하거나 또는 자연 결과를 클릭하여 사이트에 진입하여 브라우징 할 필요가 없이, 검색을 통해 관련 카툰을 브라우징 할 수 있도록 함으로써 사용자의 카툰 검색 수요를 바람직하게 만족시킨다.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GRAPHICAL EXPLORATION OF FORENSIC DATA

Methods and apparatus for examining digital forensic data using a viewer computer. Forensic data collections are provided to the viewer computer, which can format the data artifacts according to a variety of display types and presentation formats, to facilitate review and reporting by a user. A relation graph presentation format is provided for visual exploration of data relationships.

ELECTRONIC MEETING QUESTION MANAGEMENT

Multimedia content is presented to a user. Questions presented by the user are monitored. A core concept of the question can be identified. The multimedia content can be analyzed to determine whether the multimedia content contains a possible answer to the question. If the multimedia content contains a possible answer to the question, a confidence score can be assigned to at least one segment of the multimedia content that covers the at least one possible answer, the confidence score assigned to the segment of the multimedia content indicating a probability that the segment of the multimedia content answers the question. Based on the confidence score assigned to segment of the multimedia content, the segment of the multimedia content can be selected. Based on the selected segment of the multimedia content, an answer to the question presented by the user can be automatically generated and presented to the user.

MEDIA INFORMATION PRESENTATION SYSTEM

A media content placement system is provided. The system may determine a first parameter corresponding to a media object of a plurality of media objects displayed according to a presentation sequence, the first parameter based on a predetermined quantity of times a media object is displayed. The system may determine a second parameter corresponding to the media object, the second placement parameter may be based on of a positive feedback for the media object. The system may determine a third parameter corresponding to the media object, the third parameter may be based on a negative feedback for the media object. The system may determine a presentation index corresponding to a media object. The presentation index may reference a position in a presentation sequence used to display media objects. The system may determine the presentation index based on the first parameter, the second parameter and the third parameter. 1. A method , comprising:determining a first placement metric corresponding to a media object of a plurality of media objects, the first placement metric based on a predetermined number of times a media object is displayed;determining a second placement metric corresponding to the media object, the second placement metric based on a first-type interaction operation with the media object, the first-type interaction operation associated with a positive feedback attribute;determining a third placement metric corresponding to the media object, the third placement metric based on a second-type interaction operation with the media object, the second-type interaction operation associated with a negative feedback attribute;determining a presentation index corresponding to the media object, the presentation index referencing a position in a presentation sequence, the presentation sequence describing a sequential order in which to display the media objects, the presentation index comprising a weighted combination of the first placement metric, the second placement ...

Information processing device, and information processing method

CONTROL TREATMENT Of a MULTI-MEDIA OBJECT BY a SOFTWARE APPLICATION

Pour contrôler le traitement d'un objet multimédia (OM) par une application logicielle (AppL) implémentée dans un dispositif de communication (DC), une application de contrôle (AC) implémentée dans le dispositif de communication intercepte un appel depuis l'application logicielle vers un environnement d'exécution (EE) pour effectuer une opération basique sur l'objet multimédia, l'objet multimédia étant divisé en des segments associés chacun à des données de contrôle (DonC) comprenant au moins des données parmi des données de sémantique (DonSm), des données de sensibilité (DonSb) et des données de fonctionnalité (DonF), associe à l'appel des paramètres de transformation (ParT) comprenant au moins un paramètre de fonctionnalité (ParF) et au moins l'un d'un paramètre de sémantique (ParSm) et d'un paramètre de sensibilité (ParSb) en fonction d'un contexte d'exécution de l'appel. L'application de contrôle transforme l'objet multimédia en un objet multimédia transformé (OMt) en fonction des données ...

WEBPAGE DISPLAY METHOD

The present invention relates to a webpage display method to minimize data lag and lowering of a loading speed when viewing all of content in one screen. According to the present invention, the method comprises: a step (S100) of connecting to a request service providing server (200) to request desired content; a step (S110) of the request service providing server (200) transmitting the requested content to a user terminal (100); a step (S120) of referring to pieces of data forming the content to set the number of data inserted into an output page and a height value of corresponding data so as to set a height value of the output page; a step of (S130) calculating the total number of output pages divided into the number of data inserted into the output page to be outputted; a step (S140) of generating a content output screen having a total data insertion section unit (300) representing data insertion sections as much as the total number of output pages; a step (S150) of referring to fast-speed ...

METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR EXCHANGING DATA BETWEEN CLIENT DEVICES

... 2개의 클라이언트 디바이스들 간에 데이터를 교환하기 위한 시스템들 및 방법들이 개시된다. 방법은 컴퓨터 시스템에서, 제 1 클라이언트 디바이스로부터 제 1 데이터 획득 요청을 얻는 단계 ― 제 1 데이터 획득 요청은 (ⅰ) 제 1 클라이언트 디바이스와는 다른 제 2 클라이언트 디바이스를 식별하는 디바이스 식별자, 및 (ⅱ) 탐색 파라미터 식별자를 포함함 ―; 및 디바이스 식별자에 따라 복수의 클라이언트 디바이스들로부터 제 2 클라이언트 디바이스를 식별하는 단계를 포함한다. 일부 구현들에서, 방법은, 탐색 파라미터 식별자를 포함하는 제 2 데이터 획득 요청을 제 2 디바이스에 발행하는 단계; 탐색 파라미터 식별자와 연관된 탐색 파라미터를 제 2 클라이언트 디바이스로부터 얻는 단계; 탐색 파라미터와 연관된 하나 또는 그보다 많은 탐색 결과들을 얻는 단계; 및 제 1 클라이언트 디바이스의 사용자에게 디스플레이하기 위해 하나 또는 그보다 많은 탐색 결과 중 적어도 하나의 탐색 결과를 제 1 클라이언트 디바이스에 제공하는 단계를 더 포함한다.

INFORMATION QUERY METHOD, TERMINAL DEVICE, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM

The present application discloses an information query method, a terminal device, a system, and a computer storage medium. The method includes: collecting multimedia information using the terminal device; performing feature extraction on the multimedia information from at least one feature dimension, to obtain at least one feature parameter corresponding to the multimedia information in each of the feature dimensions; performing querying in a corresponding feature dimension based on the at least one extracted feature parameter to obtain a corresponding query result in the at least one feature dimension by submitting a search request including information of the at least one extracted feature parameter to the server, wherein the server is configured to generate the corresponding query result from the information database using the at least one feature parameter and return the corresponding query result to the terminal device; and receiving and displaying the corresponding query result using ...

MOBILE USER INTERFACE FOR CONTEXTUAL BROWSING WHILE PLAYING DIGITAL CONTENT

System and methods of presenting multiple contexts, while continuing playback of digital content, such as a digital video, are presented. A user interface (UI) with multiple portions is provided to a user. The digital content is played in the first portion of the UI. The second portion of the UI includes a list of context items associated with the digital content. A user selection of a context item is received and a next context associated with the selected context item is displayed in a next portion of the UI, while playback of the digital content continues.

System, method, apparatus and computer program product for providing presentation of content items of a media collection

An apparatus for providing presentation of content items of a media collection may include a processing element. The processing element may be configured to provide for a rendering of a content item having at least a first attribute and a second attribute, enable a user to access other content items related to the content item by the first attribute using a first scrolling function oriented with respect to a first axis, and enable the user to access further content items related to the content item by the second attribute using a second scrolling function oriented with respect to a second axis.

CONTROL TREATMENT Of a MULTI-MEDIA OBJECT BY a SOFTWARE APPLICATION

ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION PROVIDING APPARATUS AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an entertainment information providing apparatus and an operation method thereof are provided. The apparatus comprises: a communication unit for receiving an interest keyword on a celebrity from a user, and providing a list of broadcasting content; and a control unit for registering the interest keyword, searching for a celebrity matching the interest keyword, and detecting broadcasting content associated with the searched celebrity so as to generate a list of the broadcasting content. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 (110) Communication unit (130) Storage unit (150) Control unit ...

SEARCH ENGINE FOR A VIDEO RECORDER

The present invention is directed to a search engine for a video recorder. One embodiment of the present invention operates in an environment that includes one or more set-top boxes connected to or integrated within one or more output devices. The set-top boxes are used to transfer shows from a broadcast input source to one or more types of storage devices and to play back the shows from the storage devices to the output devices, either in a delayed-live fashion or at a later time of the user's choosing. The set-top box displays a graphical user interface (GUI), which gives the user the ability to watch and/or record timeslot based programming, to order on-demand programming, and to playback previously recorded shows that reside on a local or remote storage device. A search engine is added to the GUI that lets the search for shows and receive results in an enhanced manner.

SYSTEM, METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING PRESENTATION OF CONTENT ITEMS OF A MEDIA COLLECTION

TAGGING OF CONTENTS FOR DIFFERENT ACTIVITY

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prepare the specific group of media contents based on user-defined classifications. SOLUTION: In this system and method for classifying media contents based on user-defined classifications, a compilation of media contents in conformity with the user-defined classifications and a desired criterion is automatically produced. Another advantage is the ability to select the media contents. Also, it is possible to select the media contents depending on the user's mood and current activity. COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO ...

디지털 콘텐츠를 재생하는 동안 콘텍스트 브라우징을 위한 모바일 사용자 인터페이스

... 디지털 영상과 같은 디지털 콘텐츠의 재생을 계속하는 동안 다수의 콘텍스트들을 제시하는 시스템 및 방법들이 제시된다. 다수의 부분들을 갖는 사용자 인터페이스(UI)가 사용자에게 제공된다. 디지털 콘텐츠는 UI의 제1 부분에서 재생된다. UI의 제2 부분은 디지털 콘텐츠와 연관된 콘텍스트 항목들의 목록을 포함한다. 콘텍스트 항목에 대한 사용자 선택이 수신되고, 선택된 콘텍스트 항목과 연관된 새로운 콘텍스트가 디지털 콘텐츠의 재생을 계속하는 동안 UI의 새로운 부분에서 디스플레이된다.

System for synchronizing playback of recordings and display by networked computer systems

Entertainment content complementary to a musical recording is delivered to a user's computer by means of a computer network link. The user employs a browser to access the computer network. A plug-in for the browser is able to control an audio CD or other device for playing the musical recording. A script stored on the remote computer accessed over the network is downloaded. The script synchronizes the delivery of the complementary entertainment content with the play of the musical recording.

Controlling the processing of a multimedia object by a software application

To control the processing of a multimedia object (OM) by a software application (AppL) implemented within a communication device (DC), a control application (AC) implemented in the communication device intercepts a call from the software application to an execution environment (EE) to carry out a basic operation on the multimedia object, the multimedia object being divided into segments each associated with control data (DonC) comprising at least some data from among semantic data (DonSm), sensitivity data (DonSb), and functionality data (DonF), associates transformation parameters (ParT) comprising at least one functionality parameter (ParF) and at least one semantic parameter (ParSm) and one sensitivity parameter (ParSb) with the call, depending upon the context in which the call is executed. The control application transforms the multimedia object into a transformed multimedia object (OMt) based on the control data (DonC) associated with the multimedia object and the transformation parameters ...

Integrated image searching terminal, equipment and service method thereof

PROCESS OF CREATION Of a SEQUENCE MEDIA BY COHERENT GROUPS OF FILES MEDIAE

La présente invention concerne un procédé de création d'une séquence média, par exemple vidéo ou sonore, (130, 140), et un dispositif associé. Elle peut notamment concerner le montage vidéo automatisé, tel que mis en œuvre sur des serveurs Web. Le procédé comprend les étapes consistant à : - obtenir (E702) une sélection de fichiers médias (122, Mj); - regrouper (E704) les fichiers médias sélectionnés en une pluralité de groupes (Gi) selon au moins un critère de cohérence; - sélectionner (E712), pour chaque groupe (Gi) de fichiers médias ainsi construit, un motif média (126) parmi une pluralité de motifs médias prédéfinis, ledit motif média sélectionné étant apte à définir un rendu média pour l'ensemble des fichiers médias dudit groupe; - assembler (E714, E716) les motifs média ainsi sélectionnés et leurs fichiers médias associés de sorte à former au moins une définition (130) de la séquence média (140).

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING A COMPUTER PROGRAM STORED THEREON

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING A COMPUTER PROGRAM STORED THEREON

상태-종속 쿼리 응답

... 일반적으로, 본 명세서에서 설명된 내용(subject matter)은 검색 쿼리를 정의하는 사용자 입력을 수신하는 단계, 및 검색 쿼리를 서버 시스템으로 제공하는 단계를 위한 방법들, 시스템들, 및 프로그램 제품에 구현될 수 있다. 검색 쿼리에 응답하여 검색 엔진 시스템이 판단한 정보는 컴퓨팅 장치에서 수신된다. 컴퓨팅 장치는 제1 상태에 있는 것으로 식별되며, 적어도 정보의 일부를 청각적으로 출력하기 위한 제1 출력 모드가 선택된다. 제1 출력 모드는 제1 출력 모드 및 제2 출력 모드의 집합체로부터 선택된다. 제2 출력 모드는 컴퓨팅 장치가 제2 상태에 있는 것에 응답하여 선택되며, 정보의 적어도 일부를 시각적으로 출력하기 위한 것이며 정보의 적어도 일부를 청각적으로 출력하기 위한 것은 아니다. 정보의 적어도 일부는 청각적으로 출력된다.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER­READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING A COMPUTER SOFTWARE STORED THEREON

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PERFORMING SEARCHES WITHIN A TEXT INPUT APPLICATION

The present disclosure relates to systems, apparatuses, and methods for performing searches and displaying results within a messaging application. A computing apparatus, which may include a touch-sensitive display, displays a user interface which includes a messaging application interface and a compact search applet interface encompassing a portion of a messaging application interface. A search applet is executed within the memory allocated to the messaging application or parent application. The search applet accepts user input and displays a set of media elements based on a search query run on the user input. The search results are then displayed by the search applet interface, allowing the user to quickly review the search results and, if desired, integrate media content into a message of the messaging application.

Method for associating media files with additional content

It is provided a method for presenting digitally stored information to a user, comprising the steps of: providing, from a server to a client device, timeline information comprising first and second time points, each time point being relative to when a user, through an interface provided by the client device, accesses the timeline information, the first time point being associated with a media file, the media file being a digital audio or digital video file stored on the client device or on the server, the second time point being associated with additional content, the additional content being a text or a file comprising video, audio, image, text, a webpage, user comment or user rating in a digital format, the user, through interface provided by the client device, accessing the timeline information, thereby causing the client de- vice to start a timing procedure, the client device automatically starting playing the media file when timing reaches the first time point of the timeline information ...

Ownership-agnostic user interface for media content

Listings of media content items can be presented on a user device in an ownership agnostic matter. For instance, a user device can interact with both a streaming media service and a personal media collection, portions of which might or might not be hosted by the streaming media service. A listing of media content items that satisfy selection criteria can be presented in a page with multiple tabs. One tab can include a listing of all content items from the streaming music service that satisfy the criteria, regardless of whether the content items are associated with the user's personal collection. Another tab can include a listing of all content items in the user's personal collection that satisfy the criteria, regardless of whether the content items are in the catalog of the streaming music service.

The media on the remote device discovery, preview and control

컨텍스트 기반 컨텐츠 리스트 생성

... 전자 장치를 위한 컨텍스트 기반 컨텐츠 리스트를 제공하기 위한 기술이 일반적으로 설명된다. 일부 예시에서, 전자 장치의 제어 하에서 수행되는 방법은, 전자 장치 상의 컨텐츠 파일 생성 이벤트에 대한 응답으로 전자 장치 근처의 하나 이상의 장치에 관한 또는 그로부터의 제1 정보를 수집하는 단계, 전자 장치 상의 컨텐츠 리스트 생성 이벤트에 대한 응답으로 전자 장치 근처의 하나 이상의 장치에 관한 또는 그로부터의 제2 정보를 수집하는 단계, 제1 정보와 제2 정보 사이의 유사성을 계산하는 단계, 및 제1 정보와 제2 정보 사이의 유사성에 적어도 부분적으로 기초하여 컨텐츠 리스트를 생성하는 단계를 포함할 수 있다.

SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ACTIVE FOUNDATION SUPPORT SERVICE ACCORDING TO BUSINESS STEP OF FOUNDER

The present invention relates to a system for providing an active foundation support service according to a business step of a founder. More specifically, the present invention is capable of providing customized foundation information by analyzing a foundation pattern of a founder on the basis of information inputted in advance by a founder and is capable of providing foundation information for each step including foundation support businesses and support institutions according to a business step, thereby providing more professional and practical information to the founder. To this end, the system comprises: a basic information input module for inputting basic information including the age, business field, and business type of a founder so that a preliminary founder and a founder who is holding businesses can receive foundation information; a search module for extracting foundation information stored in a database on the basis of a keyword when a foundation-related keyword to be searched ...

NETWORK DELIVERY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEMENTING AUDIO RECORDING

Entertainment content complementary to a musical recording is delivered to a user's computer by means of a computer network link. The user employs a browser to access the computer network. A plug-in for the browser is able to control an audio CD or other device for playing the musical recording. A script stored on the remote computer accessed over the network is downloaded. The script synchronizes the delivery of the complementary entertainment content with the play of the musical recording.

Generating a Conversation in a Social Network Based on Mixed Media Object Context

A system and method for generating a conversation in a social network based on visual search results. A mixed media reality (MMR) engine indexes source materials as MMR objects, receives images from a user device and identifies matching MMR objects. A content management engine generates metadata corresponding to the MMR objects. A social network application generates conversations corresponding to the MMR object. The conversation includes multiple discussion threads. If a conversation already exists, the social network application provides the user with access to the conversation.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING MEDIA SEARCHES, MEDIA CREATION AND FOR SECURE DISTRIBUTION OF MEDIA

Intelligent automated assistant for media search and playback

Systems and processes are disclosed for operating a digital assistant for media search and playback. In an exemplary process, an audio input containing a media search request can be received. A primary user intent corresponding to the media search request can be determined and one or more secondary user intents based on one or more previous user intents can be determined. A primary set of media items corresponding to the primary user intent can be displayed and one or more secondary sets of media items corresponding to the one or more secondary user intents can be displayed.

METHOD, DEVICE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM OF MANAGING SHOPPING INFORMATION

The present invention relates to a method of consolidating and managing online shopping information by an electronic device, the method comprising the following steps of: (a) displaying a shopping information adding icon onto at least one of a notification list or a shared menu list, in a state in which an arbitrary page is displayed; (b) extracting a product from the page by using at least one among a recording log of a web browser executing the page, a data extracted from the recording log, an uploadable data extracted from the page, and a screen shot of the page, when a user selects the adding icon, indexing a source of the extracted product, and incorporating the product into a first shopping cart for integrated shopping information management; (c) transmitting a query for the product together with the source data or information representing the data, when a shopping information search request for the product is received; and (d) displaying shopping information which matches the product ...

사용자 거동 기반 콘텐츠 추천을 위한 시스템 및 방법

... 사용자의 가장 의미있는 멀티미디어 콘텐츠를 예측하는 시스템 및 방법은, 사용자가 멀티미디어 조작을 요청하는 것에 응답하여 사용자 디바이스상의 감지 디바이스를 인에이블하는 것, 멀티미디어 조작에 응답하여 멀티미디어 콘텐츠에 대한 멀티미디어 조작을 실행하는 것, 실질적으로 멀티미디어 조작이 실행되고 있을 때 감지 디바이스로 사용자의 거동 및 상호작용 큐들을 식별하는 것, 식별된 거동 및 상호작용 큐들에 의해 표현된 멀티미디어 콘텐츠를 포함하는 멀티미디어 콘텐츠의 세트로부터 추천을 업데이트하는 것, 및 업데이트된 추천을 사용자에게 제시하는 것을 포함한다.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A RANKING ENGINE

A computer-implemented method is provided for ranking files from an Internet search. In one embodiment, the method comprises assigning a score to each file based on at least one of the following factors: recency, editorial popularity, clickthru popularity, favorites metadata, or favorites collaborative filtering. The files may be organized based on the assigned scores to provide users with more accurate search results.

Process for creating a media sequence by coherent groups of media files

A process for creating a media sequence, for example video or audio, and an associated device includes the stages of: obtaining a selection of media files; regrouping the chosen media files into a plurality of groups according to at least one coherence criterion; selecting, for each group of media files assembled in this way, a media motif among a plurality of predefined media motifs, the chosen media motif being able to define a media rendering for the set of media files of the group; and assembling the media motifs selected in this way and their associated media files in such a way as to form at least one definition of the media sequence. The process can relate to automated video editing as implemented on Web servers.

Interactive Columbarium Park and Method of Constructing the Same

An interactive columbarium park is provided. has a master server, a slave server, a niche and a code. The master server and the slave server are electrically connected with each other and are configured to receive a number entered by a user. The niche is configured to store ashes or items of a deceased entity. The code is assigned to the niche, is stored in the master server, and is configured to be compared with the number entered by the user. A method of constructing the interactive columbarium park is provided.

Summarization of media object collections

In one example, an apparatus and method are provided for summarizing (or selecting a representative subset from) a collection of media objects. A method includes selecting a subset of media objects from a collection of geographically-referenced (e.g., via GPS coordinates) media objects based on a pattern of the media objects within a spatial region. The media objects may further be selected based on (or be biased by) various social aspects, temporal aspects, spatial aspects, or combinations thereof relating to the media objects and/or a user. Another method includes clustering a collection of media objects in a cluster structure having a plurality of subclusters, ranking the media objects of the plurality of subclusters, and selection logic for selecting a subset of the media objects based on the ranking of the media objects.

SEARCH ENGINE FOR A VIDEO RECORDER

The present invention is directed to a search engine for a video recorder. One embodiment of the present invention operates in an environment that includes one or more set-top boxes connected to or integrated within one or more output devices. The set-top boxes are used to transfer shows from a broadcast input source to one or more types of storage devices and to play back the shows from the storage devices to the output devices, either in a delayed-live fashion or at a later time of the user's choosing. The set-top box displays a graphical user interface (GUI), which gives the user the ability to watch and/or record timeslot based programming, to order on-demand programming, and to playback previously recorded shows that reside on a local or remote storage device. A search engine is added to the GUI that lets the search for shows and receive results in an enhanced manner.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

An apparatus and method allowing for high-quality data acquisition and playback processing based on content information transmitted from a server to a client are provided. Property information constituting meta-information corresponding to content-associated attribute information stores data-scheme information on original content held by the server, such as file format information, codec information representing an encoded-data scheme, and resolution information. In response to a content information acquisition request from the client, content information including the data-scheme information on the original content is generated and is transmitted to the client. This structure allows the client to output a content transmission request in which the optimum data scheme is determined based on the data scheme of the original content. Therefore, high-quality data acquisition and playback can be achieved.

NETWORK DELIVERY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEMENTING AUDIO RECORDING

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide computer programs, systems, and protocols which allow entertainment complementary to distributed media recordings to be delivered by means of online services such as the Internet. SOLUTION: Entertainment content complementary to a musical recording is delivered to a user's computer by means of a computer network link. A user employs a browser to access the computer network. A plug-in for the browser is able to control an audio CD player or other devices for playing the musical recording. A script stored on a remote computer accessed over the network is downloaded. The script synchronizes the delivery of the complementary entertainment with the play of the musical recording. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT ...

히스토리 탐색을 위한 인덱싱

... 일 실시예에 따른 인터랙션을 제공하는 방법은, 사용자 단말로부터 질의어(Query)가 입력됨을 수신하는 단계; 상기 질의어로부터 기설정된 기준에 기초하여 오브젝트 및 속성 정보를 추출하는 단계; 상기 오브젝트 및 상기 속성 정보를 기반으로 상기 질의어와 관련된 질의 결과를 검색하여 획득하는 단계; 상기 추출된 오브젝트 및 적어도 하나의 속성 정보를 기반으로 상기 질의어에 대한 인덱스를 생성하는 단계; 및 상기 사용자 단말에 상기 질의어와 관련된 질의 결과를 제공하고, 상기 질의어 및 상기 질의 결과를 출력하는 영역에 상기 인덱스를 출력하도록 제공하는 단계를 포함할 수 있다.

Systems and methods for spatial thumbnails and companion maps for media objects

Under one aspect, a computer-implemented method of displaying information about a media object, the media object being associated with location-related content corresponding to a location, includes receiving a request to display a representation of the media object; in response to the request, obtaining a summary of the media object; in response to the request, obtaining a spatial thumbnail of the media object, the spatial thumbnail comprising an image of a spatial domain encompassing the location; and simultaneously displaying both the summary of the media object and the spatial thumbnail on a visual display.

APPARATUS AND METHOD TO ANALYZE DEPENDENCY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REQUESTS FOR DATABASE OPERATIONS

An apparatus stores plural operation requests to be applied to a database sequentially and a first output result outputted when the plural operation requests are applied to the database. The apparatus selects a first operation request from among the plural operation requests, and acquires contents of the database before the first operation request is applied. The apparatus produces a second output result which is outputted when a series of operation requests to be applied after the first operation request are applied to the acquired contents of the database, and determines that when the first output result matches with the second output result, the first operation request does not relate to a second operation request which is applied last among the plural operation requests, where an operation request which does not relate to the second operation request in the series of operation requests is skipped when producing the second output result.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO MANAGE MEDIA CONTENT ITEMS

Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media are configured to provide a first element in an interface presentable to a user through which a plurality of ephemeral media content items are accessible by the user for a selected period of time. A second element in the interface through which a plurality of non-ephemeral media content items are accessible by the user is provided. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:determining, by a computing system, levels of relevance of a plurality of ephemeral media content items associated with a plurality of content providers to a user based on ranking signals, the plurality of ephemeral media content items accessible to the user;determining, by the computing system, a ranked ordering of the plurality of ephemeral media content items based on the levels of relevance;determining, by the computing system, a ranked ordering of the plurality of content providers based on the ranked ordering of the plurality of ephemeral media content items; andproviding, by the computing system, an element in an interface presentable to the user based on the ranked ordering of the plurality of content providers.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the ranking signals are based on relationships on a social networking system between the user and the plurality of content providers.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the ranking signals as between the user and a content provider of the plurality of content providers on a social networking system comprise at least one of:a first signal relating to whether the user has subscribed to notifications about actions taken by the content provider;a second signal relating to a number of likes by the user of media content items of the content provider; anda third signal relating to whether the user and the content provider mutually follow one another.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the levels of relevance are indicated by a ...

BEHAVIOR PATTERN STATISTICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD

The present invention discloses a behavior pattern statistical apparatus and method. The behavior pattern statistical apparatus comprises: a video capture unit, used for real-time capture and transmission of video information; an audio capture unit, used for real-time capture and transmission of audio information: a processing device, used for identifying a specific person or specific action from video and audio information captured by the video capture unit and the audio capture unit, and for responding to the attribute values identifying the specific person's specific action identified in the captured video and audio information; a storage device, used for storing the attribute values in association with the specific person, the specific action of the specific person, and the specific action identified by a processing device; an output interface, used for outputting the statistical attribute values of the specific action of the specific person at a specific time. The present invention ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING BACKGROUND GRAPHICS FOR MEDIA ASSET IDENTIFIERS IDENTIFIED IN A USER DEFINED DATA STRUCTURE

Systems and methods are provided herein for selecting graphics to use as backgrounds of media asset identifiers. To this end, a media guidance application may determine that a media asset identifier is to be generated for display, and may determine whether the user input an explicit preference for a media asset corresponding to the media asset identifier (e.g., the user added the media asset to his watch list). In response to determining that the user input the explicit preference for the media asset corresponding to the media asset identifier, the media guidance application may determine display dimensions of the second media asset identifier, select a graphic that corresponds to the display dimensions, and generate for display the selected graphic as a background graphic of the media asset identifier.

User interface for creating and using media keys

User interface for creating and using media keys (802) . A user interface is provided for outputting media data corresponding to one or more media keys (802). The same user interface may be used to output media data of different types. The user interface provides user selectable options for performing various actions such as scanning one or more media keys (802), accessing and loading media data corresponding to media keys (802), performing actions on the media data accessed for the media keys (802), generating media keys (802), creating collections and media keys (802) for collections, performing actions on collections, and other actions.

Information processing apparatus and method, and computer program

An apparatus and method allowing for high-quality data acquisition and playback processing based on content information transmitted from a server to a client are provided. Property information constituting meta-information corresponding to content-associated attribute information stores data-scheme information on original content held by the server, such as file format information, codec information representing an encoded-data scheme, and resolution information. In response to a content information acquisition request from the client, content information including the data-scheme information on the original content is generated and is transmitted to the client. This structure allows the client to output a content transmission request in which the optimum data scheme is determined based on the data scheme of the original content. Therefore, high-quality data acquisition and playback can be achieved.

Video-based interactive method and system

Associating metadata with media objects using time

In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, a method for associating metadata with a media object is provided. The method provides the ability to tag, or bookmark, a point in time for future use. The method includes receiving the metadata, an associated time condition, and an associated user identification. The method further includes storing at least the time condition. The at least stored time condition is used, at least in part, for associating the metadata with the media object. The media object is then provided to the user. In some embodiments the media object is not available for association with the metadata at the time the metadata is received. In other embodiments, the media object is provided by an external application.

Voice-based media searching

Methods, Systems And Media For Performing Personalized Actions On Mobile Devices Associated With A Media Presentation Device

PRESENTATION CONTENT GENERATION DEVICE, PRESENTATION CONTENT GENERATION METHOD, PRESENTATION CONTENT GENERATION PROGRAM AND INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

Provided is a presentation content generation device that can generate diverse presentation content by dynamically generating a template that conforms to information in a content group. The presentation content generation device comprises: an attribute information extraction means (2) that extracts attribute information indicating an image characteristic from a content group stored in a local data storage unit (1); a design type setting means (4) that sets a design indicating a template background pattern and color on the basis of the extracted attribute; a selection indicator type setting means (5) that selects content to place in a template on the basis of the extracted attribute, and sets the placement position of the selected content; and an audiovisual format conversion means (6) that places the selected content in a template having the set design, and generates presentation content.

Methods, systems and media for presenting content based on user preferences of multiple users in the presence of a media presentation device

상태-종속 쿼리 응답

... 일반적으로, 본 명세서에서 설명된 내용(subject matter)은 검색 쿼리를 정의하는 사용자 입력을 수신하는 단계, 및 검색 쿼리를 서버 시스템으로 제공하는 단계를 위한 방법들, 시스템들, 및 프로그램 제품에 구현될 수 있다. 검색 쿼리에 응답하여 검색 엔진 시스템이 판단한 정보는 컴퓨팅 장치에서 수신된다. 컴퓨팅 장치는 제1 상태에 있는 것으로 식별되며, 적어도 정보의 일부를 청각적으로 출력하기 위한 제1 출력 모드가 선택된다. 제1 출력 모드는 제1 출력 모드 및 제2 출력 모드의 집합체로부터 선택된다. 제2 출력 모드는 컴퓨팅 장치가 제2 상태에 있는 것에 응답하여 선택되며, 정보의 적어도 일부를 시각적으로 출력하기 위한 것이며 정보의 적어도 일부를 청각적으로 출력하기 위한 것은 아니다. 정보의 적어도 일부는 청각적으로 출력된다.

Search system for providing integrated multimedia contents and method thereof

METHOD FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL CONTENTS AT TERMINAL, AND TERMINAL USING SAME

METADATA BROKERING SERVER AND METHODS

카툰 검색 방법 및 장치

... 본 발명은 카툰 검색 방법 및 장치를 개시한다. 그중 카툰 검색 방법은, 사용자가 입력한 조회 정보를 수신하는 S1 단계; 조회 정보와 관련된 카툰 정보를 획득하는 S2 단계; 및 검색 결과 페이지를 제공하고, 검색 결과 페이지에 카툰 정보를 미리 설정된 형태로 디스플레이하는 S3 단계를 포함한다. 상기 카툰 검색 방법 및 장치는, 사용자가 입력한 조회 정보를 수신하여, 조회 정보와 관련된 카툰 정보를 획득하고, 검색 결과 페이지에 카툰 정보를 미리 설정된 형태로 디스플레이하는 것을 통하여, 사용자가 소셜 네트워크에서 검색 및 브라우징 하거나 또는 자연 결과를 클릭하여 사이트에 진입하여 브라우징 할 필요가 없이, 검색을 통해 관련 카툰을 브라우징 할 수 있도록 함으로써 사용자의 카툰 검색 수요를 바람직하게 만족시킨다.

Device and method of informmação processing, and, computer program

QR DATA PROXY AND PROTOCOL GATEWAY

A quick response (QR) proxy and protocol gateway for interfacing with a carrier network, a QR-equipped device, and a contact center and contact center database is disclosed. A data link is connected to a carrier network to receive QR codes and other data. Additional data links are connected to a contact center database and a QR-equipped device to obtain information used in determining routing and tagging instructions. A user interface is connected to the gateway to accept configurable conditions for determining routing instructions. There is a text conversion function and speech conversion function for each target enterprise contact center. Synchronization between stored user preferences to automated or semi-automated customer service routes is provided by a consumer preference template system.

MULTIMEDIA PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system and a method for creating, publishing, and managing a plurality of multimedia portfolios, each portfolio associated with a user of the system, is provided. Computer systems are programmed to allow a plurality of users to each create, publish, and manage multimedia portfolios. The process of working with multimedia portfolios is streamlined by utilizing a single web-based software application that can accomplish all of the tasks necessary to manage the portfolios. In addition, a software wizard is provided that will easily and conveniently guide users through certain tasks related to the management of multimedia portfolios. Users of the system also have the ability to control third party access to all or parts of a portfolio.

メタデータの仲介サーバ、及び仲介方法

METHOD AND SYSTEM AND FILE FORMAT OF GENERATING CONTENT BY REFERENCE

A method of generating content defined by a file of a prescribed format. A portion of a first work of content is automatically identified responsive to a user selection thereof. The first work of content may be audio, video, and still images. A reference to the portion of the first work of content is generated responsive to the identifying. Instructions associated with the portion of the first work of content operable for use by a playback device to render the content are generated. The reference and the instructions are incorporated in a digital file of a prescribed format operable for use by the playback device during rendition of the content. The file may be stored in a memory component. The playback device is operable to use the reference to access the portion of the first work of content from a source other than the file during rendition of the file. 17-. (canceled)8. A computer-useable medium that is not a carrier wave and that includes computer-readable program code stored thereon for causing a computer system to execute a method of generating content , said method comprising:responsive to a determination that a portion of a first work of content requires permission to distribute the portion of the first work and that the permission has not been obtained,generating a reference to said portion of said first work of content, the reference representing the portion of the first work but not being the portion of the first work;generating instructions associated with said portion of said first work of content operable for use during rendering by a playback device; andincorporating said reference and said instructions in a digital file, wherein said file is operable for use by said playback device to render said content, wherein said method further comprises:receiving a portion of a second work of content;generating instructions associated with said portion of said second work of content operable for use during rendering by said playback device; andincorporating ...

QR DATA PROXY AND PROTOCOL GATEWAY

A quick response (QR) proxy and protocol gateway for interfacing with a carrier network, a QR-equipped device, and a contact center and contact center database is disclosed. A data link is connected to a carrier network to receive QR codes and other data. Additional data links are connected to a contact center database and a QR-equipped device to obtain information used in determining routing and tagging instructions. A user interface is connected to the gateway to accept configurable conditions for determining routing instructions. There is a text conversion function and speech conversion function for each target enterprise contact center. Synchronization between stored user preferences to automated or semi-automated customer service routes is provided by a consumer preference template system. 1. An encoded image communications portal system comprising:a first inbound telecommunications link receptive to an encoded image;a second inbound telecommunications link receptive to user data;an image data proxy connected to the first inbound telecommunications link and the second inbound telecommunications link;a component database with executable scripts stored thereon;an application server connected to the image data proxy and the component database, the application server retrieving and running the executable scripts in response to the received user data and the encoded image from the image data proxy;a first outbound telecommunications link connected to the application server and connectible to a contact center resource; anda second outbound telecommunications link connected to the application server and at least one of connecting the application server to the user for delivering the image data thereto, and bridging the user and the contact center resource.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a text conversion processor media server connected to the first outbound telecommunications link and the second outbound telecommunications link;wherein multimedia ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR EXTRACTING A META DATA FRAGMENT FROM A METADATA COMPONENT ASSOCIATED WITH MULTIMEDIA DATA

A method and device for extracting, from a metadata component associated with a media resource, a metadata fragment associated with a given media fragment of the media resource, the method comprising and the device comprising means for obtaining at least one search expression, for finding the metadata fragment in the metadata component, based on the type of extraction parameters related to a request for obtaining the media fragment from the media resource and the structure of metadata component; parameterization of the or each obtained search expression with values based on values of the extraction parameters and extracting from the metadata component the metadata fragment using the or each parameterized search expression. 1. A method of extracting , from a metadata component associated with a media resource , a metadata fragment associated with a given media fragment of the media resource , the method comprising:obtaining at least one search expression, for finding the metadata fragment in the metadata component, based on the type of extraction parameters related to a request for obtaining the media fragment from the media resource and the structure of metadata component;parameterization of the or each obtained search expression with values based on values of the extraction parameters; andextracting from the metadata component the metadata fragment using the or each parameterized search expression.2. A method according to wherein the type of extraction parameters comprises spatial extraction parameters for obtaining multimedia data of the multimedia resource corresponding to a specific spatial zone of the multimedia resource and/or temporal extraction parameters for obtaining multimedia data of the multimedia resource corresponding to a specific time segment of the multimedia resource.3. A method according to further comprising determining the structure of the metadata component in the case where the format of the metadata component is not identified.4. A method ...

Apparatus, system, and method for digital audio services

A system and method for providing digital audio services is described. One embodiment is a method for proving digital audio services, comprising receiving, using a communications interface, an audio stream from a content provider; determining a timestamp for a first audio stream segment; determining a timestamp for a second audio stream segment; updating playlist with a representation of the audio stream; receiving query for content information; and sending offer information, in response to receiving the query for content information. 1. A method for proving digital audio services , comprising:receiving, using a communications interface, an audio stream from a content provider;determining a timestamp for a first audio stream segment;determining a timestamp for a second audio stream segment;updating playlist with a representation of the audio stream;receiving query for content information;sending offer information, in response to receiving the query for content information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first and second audio stream segments are advertisements.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining a timestamp for the first audio stream segment comprises sampling audio stream at regular intervals.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the regular interval is more than 5 seconds.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the regular interval is less than or equal to 30 seconds.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:sampling the audio stream at a first data rate;querying a database for selectable sample segments; the selectable sample segments conforming to the first data rate and a second data rate.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the updating the playlist comprises:creating a fingerprint of one of the first and second audio stream segments; andupdating the playlist with the fingerprint.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the updating the playlist with the fingerprint is in response to a determination that the fingerprint representing the same audio ...

Method and apparatus for managing a playlist by metadata

Techniques for managing a playlist in a multimedia system are disclosed. According to one aspect of the techniques, the playlist is structured to be able to include as many items as desired. To facilitate the manageability of such playlist, the playlist is built with a plurality of items. Each of the items is associated with metadata that includes information related to, for example, artist, album, genre, composer, and track number. The metadata for each item may be parsed, updated or logically operated upon to facilitate the management of the playlist. In another embodiment, each of the items is either a single item or a group item. A single item contains metadata of a corresponding source. A group item contains metadata of accessing other constituent items, which again may be single items or group items. As a result, the playlist can accommodate as many items as desired in a limited memory space without compromising the manageability of the playlist. Each of the items can be removed from, added to, or moved around in the playlist without concerning that an item may further include many items therein. 140-. (canceled)41. A method of facilitating playback of a play queue by a playback device , the method comprising:the playback device traversing the play queue for playback, the play queue comprising a plurality of items, at least one of the plurality of items inserted into the play queue from a playlist, and wherein the plurality of items comprise at least a playable single item and a non-playable group item;the playback device determining whether a traversed item to be played from the play queue is the playable single item or the non-playable group item;if the traversed item is the playable single item, the playback device using metadata associated with the playable single item to initiate playback of the playable single item; andif the traversed item is the non-playable group item, the playback device using metadata associated with the non-playable group item to ( ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECOMMENDING MEDIA PROGRAMS BASED ON CORRELATED USER FEEDBACK

A method and apparatus for recommending a media program of a set of media programs to a user of a set of users is disclosed. The method and apparatus computes a measure wof the implied similarity of a first media program (i) and a second media program (j) that corrects for the popularity of the media programs, thus resulting in a more accurate indication of the relatedness of the media programs. 115-. (canceled)16. A method comprising:accepting, by a computing device, user data for a set of users for a plurality of media programs, wherein the user data represents a user's opinion of a media program in the plurality of media programs;computing, by the computing device, a first factor, the first factor being based on a first number of users having a similar user's opinion of a first media program and a second media program;computing, by the computing device, a second factor, the second factor being based on a second number of users having the similar user's opinion of the first media program and a third number of users having the similar user's opinion of the second media program;determining, by the computing device, a correction factor based on a popularity of the second media program;correcting, by the computing device, the first factor by the correction factor;computing, by the computing device, a similarity of the first media program and the second media program using the corrected first factor and the second factor; andrecommending, by the computing device, a media program based on the computed similarity.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the similar user's opinion comprises whether a user liked the first media program or the second media program.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the first media program or the second media program in which the user liked was sent to the user through a video delivery service.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein determining the correction factor based on the popularity of the second media program comprises:estimating a number ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SELECTION, CHARACTERIZATION AND AUTOMATED SEQUENCING OF MEDIA CONTENT

In a computer system having at least one output device, a set of media programs is accessed. A playlist first portion including a first plurality of the media programs of the set is created. The programs of the first portion are arranged with respect to one another according to a respective first characteristic value of each of the programs of the first portion. 1. In a computer system having at least one output device , a method comprising:accessing a set of media programs;creating a playlist first portion comprising a first plurality of the media programs of the set, the programs of the first portion being arranged with respect to one another according to a respective first characteristic value of each of the programs of the first portion.2. The method of wherein the media programs each comprise audio content.3. The method of wherein at least a portion of the set is stored in the computer system.4. The method of wherein the characteristic comprises tempo.5. The method of wherein at least one of the first characteristic values is determined from data received by the system from a user of the system.6. The method of wherein at least one of the first characteristic values is determined from data received by the system over a network.7. The method of wherein the programs are arranged according to ascending first characteristic value.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising creating a playlist second portion comprising a second plurality of the media programs of the set claim 1 , the programs of the second portion being arranged with respect to one another according to the respective first characteristic value of each of the programs of the second portion.9. The method of wherein the average of the first characteristic values of the second portion programs is higher than the average of the first characteristic values of the first portion programs.10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising playing claim 1 , via the output device claim 1 , the second portion ...

Method and System of Content Distribution and Broadcast

Methods and systems allowing content owners to make their content available to broadcasters over a network or communications medium such as via the Internet. 1. A method of making available digital content of a content owner to multiple broadcasters wherein broadcasters access content to disseminate to broadcaster audiences , comprising the steps of:storing the content on a secure content server;providing an index of the content;associating one or more specific values and parameters with the content regarding how the content is to be managed or accessed;providing a broadcast programmer interface that enables a broadcaster to manipulate and manage content selected for broadcast; andproviding a value algorithm that assesses, quantifies and assigns value to a broadcaster.2. The method of further wherein:the value algorithm adjust up or down in relation to the content selected for broadcast.3. The method of further wherein the broadcast programmer interface enables one or more of:managing the orderadding commentary or overlays to content;tagging or describing content;other functions related to content broadcast.4. The method of further wherein:the content is any digital media file that can be stored or live streamed.the content is stored in one or more content libraries, which are collections of digital files within the secured server.5. The method of further wherein:the content can be accessed for broadcast use or personal use.6. The method of further comprising:delivering the content to two or more broadcasters at the same time.7. The method of further comprising:making the content available at a predetermined time to be fetched and carried by broadcasters8. The method of further wherein one or more of:said broadcaster comprises any player network user accessing the content library through a player or player network;an external media player comprises any embeddable shareable, independent media player;a media player networks comprise a network or group of media players ...

System and Method for Recording and Sharing Music

A method includes the steps of electronically storing a plurality of songs on a server; allowing a first user to select one of the plurality of songs; allowing the first user to play the one of the plurality of songs and record a user-generated track while the one of the plurality of songs is playing; and saving the user-generated track on the server separate from the one of the plurality of songs. An electronic system that allows the first user to perform the method is also disclosed. 1. A method of recording music , the method comprising the steps of:a) electronically storing a plurality of original songs on a server at a first location;b) allowing a first user to select one of the plurality of original songs from a second location across an electronic network;c) allowing the first user to play the one of the plurality of original songs at the second location and to record a user-generated track at the first location while the one of the plurality of original songs is playing; andd) saving only the user-generated track on the server at the first location separate from the one of the plurality of original songs.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising storing the user-generated track in one of a plurality of predefined instrument categories.3. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising allowing a plurality of additional user-generated tracks to be recorded and categorized in the plurality of predefined instrument categories.4. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising allowing a second user to select at least one of the plurality of additional user-generated tracks to be combined by the second user to form a cover song.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the one of the plurality of original songs has a start time and wherein the user-generated track has the same start time.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the one of the plurality of original songs has a time duration and wherein the user-generated track has ...

PROPERTY LIST CUSTOMIZATION

Technologies are generally described for customization of a list of properties associated with media files based at least in part on user's preferences. In some examples, a method may include receiving, by a server, a plurality of user inputs that respectively identify the user's designated favorites from among a plurality of media files; determining, by the server, the user's preferences from among a plurality of properties associated with the user's designated favorites from among the plurality of media files, based at least in part on the received user inputs; and providing, by the server, the user with a list of the plurality of properties based at least in part on the user's preferences from among the plurality of properties. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a server, a plurality of user inputs that respectively identify the user's designated favorites from among a plurality of media files;determining, by the server, the user's preferences from among a plurality of properties associated with the user's designated favorites from among the plurality of media files, based at least in part on the received user inputs; andproviding, by the server, the user with a list of the plurality of properties based at least in part on the user's preferences from among the plurality of properties.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of media files include image files claim 1 , and the plurality of properties include at least one of filter effects and modifications applied to the image files.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user inputs that respectively identify the user's designated favorites from among the plurality of media files include the user's comments which are favorable to the media files.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining includes:counting a number of user inputs identifying the user's designated favorites from among the plurality of media files with which a corresponding one of the plurality of properties is associated, for ...

CONTENT ASSOCIATION BASED ON TRIGGERING PARAMETERS AND ASSOCIATED TRIGGERING CONDITIONS

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for associating content are disclosed. First content, such as video content or audio content, may be associated with second content, such as text, images, audio content, or video content, using content association data. The content association data may include triggering information that specifies one or more triggering parameters and one or more associated triggering conditions. Upon satisfaction of at least one of the triggering condition(s) associated with a corresponding at least one triggering parameter, the second content associated with the at least one triggering parameter may be presented to a user, for example, during playback of the first content. Further, one or more identifiers determined to be associated with a geographical location associated with a user device may be used to identify related content for presentation to a user of the user device. In addition, content may be identified and presented to a user based on one or more user interactions with other content. 1. A method , comprising:identifying, by one or more computers comprising one or more processors, first content;receiving, by the one or more computers, triggering information identifying one or more triggering parameters and one or more triggering conditions associated with the one or more triggering parameters;associating, by the one or more computers, the triggering information with the first content;receiving, by the one or more computers, information identifying second content; andassociating, by the one or more computers, the second content with the first content based at least in part on at least a portion of the triggering information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first content comprises at least one of: audio content or video content claim 1 , and wherein the second content comprises at least one of: audio content claim 1 , video content claim 1 , an image claim 1 , text claim 1 , a web page claim 1 , a script claim 1 , or a ...

Complementing consumption of media content using a display device with a mobile device

Apparatuses, storage medium and methods associated with emulating a storage medium with media files to a display device are disclosed herein. In embodiments, an adapter device may include a peripheral interface to couple the adapter device to the display device emulating the storage medium. The adapter device may further include one or more logic units coupled to the peripheral interface to provide the display device with a playlist of one or more media files (established on instructions of a mobile device), and in response to a selection of one of the one or more media files by the display device, provide the display device with media content associated with the selected media file, emulating the storage medium. In embodiments, the one or more logic units may capture one or more images for the mobile device to conduct online transactions. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed.

Crowdsourced multimedia

To align media files from different users embodiments of the invention: 1. A method comprising:selecting from a plurality of uploaded media files a subset of media files that relate to a common event, each selected media file comprising an audio component;for each of the selected media files, parsing the selected media file into samples and assigning a score to each sample based on an amplitude within the respective sample;at least pair-wise correlating a series of the scores for each pair of the selected media files to find time alignment among the at least pair; andassembling at least some of the selected media files for which time alignment was found into a singular media file while maintaining the found time alignments and storing in a computer readable memory the singular media file.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the selecting comprises associating at least one of the uploaded media files with the common event which is manually chosen by a user who uploaded the at least respective media file.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the common event is manually created by a user who uploaded at least one of the media files.4. The method according to wherein all of the samples across all of the selected media files span an equal time interval.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein:the correlating comprises, after finding correlation across the series of the scores for a given pair of the selected media files, correlating across a larger number of the scored samples of the given pair which overlap in time to confirm the time alignment; andthe assembling is limited to only those selected media files for which the time alignment was confirmed.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the assembling comprises at least one of including or excluding one or more selected media files as indicated by a user.7. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the assembling comprises transitioning between at least two of the time-overlapped selected ...

SCREEN SHARING PRESENTATION SYSTEM

A screen sharing presentation system includes a presenter client system that leads a presentation and listener client systems that follow the presentation. A server facilitates communication between the presenter client system and the listener client systems. Users of the client systems may provide annotation information for the presentation. The annotation data is not visible to other users of other client systems, but is displayed on the respective user's personal views of the presentation. The presenter client system and the listener client systems are synchronized by communicating a current document location or other status indications. 119-. (canceled)20. A mobile screen sharing presentation system , comprising:a plurality of client devices including a presenter client device and at least one mobile listener client device, each one of the plurality of client devices including a display and a processing system configured to output images to the display in accordance with a presentation document that includes at least one trigger within the document that indicates when an automatic switch to a new presenter is to be triggered; anda presentation controller system configured to communicate with each one of the plurality of client devices via a computer network, the presentation controller system comprising at least one processor, output a presenter version of the presentation document to the display of the presenter client device in accordance with received presenter user input commands, and', 'synchronize the presenter version with the presentation controller system, the synchronization including communicating, to the presentation controller system, a location within the presentation document that is currently displayed at the presenter client device, wherein the synchronization does not include images that correspond to a currently displayed view of the presentation document on the presenter client device, wherein the presenter client device is further configured ...

Systems and Methods for Streaming Media Contents Based on Attribute Tags

There is provided a system including a non-transitory memory storing a media library including an ordered plurality of media contents, each including a plurality of attribute tags, and a hardware processor configured to provide a user interface for display on a user device for navigating the media contents, receive a user input from the user device for playing one or more of the ordered media contents based on a first attribute tag of the plurality of attribute tags, stream a first portion of a first media content to the user device, based on the first attribute tag of the media content selected by the user input, and stream a second portion of a second media content to the user device following the first portion of the first media content, based on the first attribute tag of the media content selected by the user input. 1. A system comprising:a non-transitory memory storing a media library including an ordered plurality of media contents, each of the ordered plurality of media contents including a plurality of attribute tags; provide a user interface for display on a user device for navigating the ordered plurality of media contents;', 'receive a user input from the user device for playing one or more media contents of the ordered plurality of media contents based on a first attribute tag of the plurality of attribute tags;', 'stream a first portion of a first media content of the media library to the user device for playing on a display, based on the first attribute tag of the media content selected by the user input; and', 'stream a second portion of a second media content of the media library to the user device for playing on the display following the first portion of the first media content, based on the first attribute tag of the media content selected by the user input., 'a hardware processor configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first attribute tag includes at least one of a storyline claim 1 , a character claim 1 , a setting claim 1 , and a ...

GENERALIZED LINEAR MIXED MODELS FOR GENERATING RECOMMENDATIONS

Techniques for improving online content recommendations using generalized linear mixed models are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a generalized mixed model, comprising a baseline model, a user-based model, and a course-based model, is used to generate scores for each one of a plurality of candidate online courses. The baseline model is a generalized linear model based on profile information of a target user and metadata of the candidate online course, the user-based model is a random effects model based on a history of online activity by the target user directed towards reference online courses having metadata related to the metadata of the candidate online course, and the course-based model is a random effects model based on a history of online activity directed towards the candidate online course by a plurality of reference users having profile information related to the profile information of the target user. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:extracting, by a computer system having a memory and at least one hardware processor, profile information from a profile of a target user stored in a database of a social networking service;for each one of a plurality of candidate online courses available for consumption via the social networking service; accessing, by the computer system, metadata of the candidate online course;for each one of the plurality of candidate online courses, generating, by the computer system, a corresponding score based on a generalized linear mixed model comprising a baseline model, a user-based model, and a course-based model, the baseline model being a generalized linear model based on the profile information of the target user and the metadata of the candidate online course, the user-based model being a random effects model based on a history of online activity by the target user directed towards reference online courses having metadata determined to be related to the metadata of the candidate online course, and the course- ...

SEARCHING DATA STRUCTURES MAINTAINED BY DISTRIBUTED DATA SOURCES

A method includes receiving a query that identifies an entity, obtaining a first set of entity records responsive to the query, wherein each record of the first set of entity records comprises one or more visual objects responsive to the query, obtaining a second set of entity records responsive to the query, wherein each record in the second set of entity records includes an entity score describing the entity that is associated with a period of time when the one or more visual objects were generated, executing computer program code correlating the first set of entity records with the second set of entity records, executing computer program code that uses the second set of entity records with which the first set of entity records is correlated to enhance the first set of entity records, and generating visual snapshot rendering data based on the enhanced first set of entity records. 1. A computer-implemented method for generating visual snapshot rendering data that , when rendered by a user device , provides a visual snapshot that describes a historical trend associated with an entity that correlates multiple data records from different distributed data sources into a single user interface of an application , the method comprising:receiving, by an application programming interface and from the user device, a query that identifies an entity;obtaining, by the application programming interface, a first set of data structures representing first entity records from a first distributed data source that are responsive to the query, wherein each of the first entity records comprises a visual object that is responsive to the query and associated with a first time when the visual object was generated;obtaining, by the application programming interface, a second set of data structures representing second entity records from a second distributed data source that are responsive to the query, wherein each of the second entity records comprises an entity score that is associated ...

INTELLIGENT MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM

Various embodiments relate to intelligently generating a playlist and determining attributes of a media player for output when content of the playlist is played. The playlist may be generated dynamically from content from multiple media sources and sensor information from one or more sensors communicating with the media player. The one or more attributes may also be determined from the sensors. The playlist and the attributes may change as the information from the sensors change. 1. A system for playing media , the system comprising:a media player capable of playing content;one or more sensors for transmitting sensor information; and identify a plurality of media sources communicating with the media player;', 'receive sensor information from the one or more sensors;', 'generate a playlist based on content from the plurality of media sources and the sensor information; and', 'based on the sensor information, determine one or more attributes of the media player for when the playlist is output from the media player, wherein the playlist and the one or more attributes define media experience information., 'a processor configured to2. The system of wherein the playlist is output from the media player based on the media experience information.3. The system of wherein the media player is a portable device.4. The system of wherein the media player is a vehicle head unit.5. The system of wherein the playlist is a dynamically generated playlist based on changes to one or more vehicle events.6. The system of wherein the one or more sensors are one or more cameras and the sensor information includes a presence of a group of users based on one or more images captured by the one or cameras.7. The system of wherein the playlist is as dynamically generated playlist based on a change in attributes of the group of users.8. The system of wherein the processor is further configured to:identify a media source that becomes unavailable, the media source being the source of the content; ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN INTELLIGENT LANGUAGE LEARNING PLATFORM

A system for providing an intelligent language learning platform may be provided. The system may have one or more servers programmed to execute method steps. The steps may include analyzing content on a display of a mobile device or personal computer to identify text in a first language to be translated into a second language for a user to view and learn; displaying a user interface on the display, the user interface including one or more active regions in which a user may actively engage content and/or enter input, the one or more active regions including the text translated in the second language for the user to engage; sensing, in the content active region, a user engaging the translated text; and in response to the user engagement, generating a further content for user engagement. 1. A method for providing an intelligent language learning platform comprising:accessing content displayed on a device screen;retrieving text and adjacent content on the device screen;retrieving location data for the retrieved text and adjacent content;comparing retrieved text to a database comprising at least one of user data and target words or phrases;identifying at least one target word or phrase based on the comparison;capturing an image of the at least one target word or phrase and adjacent content;editing the image to replace the text of the at least one target word or phrase, which is presented in a first language, with text translated into a second language;overlaying the edited image on the content displayed on the device screen to show the text of the at least one target word or phrase in the second language.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the process is terminated if the number of target words or phrases in the accessed content is below a pre-determined threshold.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the overlaid content comprises an active region to initiate an action when engaged by a user.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the action comprises at least one of reading the ...

MEDIA CONTENT DISCOVERY AND CHARACTER ORGANIZATION TECHNIQUES

Techniques for recommending media are described. A character preference function comprising a plurality of preference coefficients is accessed. A first character model comprises a first set of attribute values for the plurality of attributes of a first character. The first and second characters are associated with a first and second salience value, respectively. A second character model comprises a second set of attribute values for the plurality of attributes of a second character of the plurality of characters. A first character rating is calculated using the plurality of preference coefficients and the first set of attribute values. A second character rating of the second character is calculated using the plurality of preference coefficients with the second set of attribute values. A media rating is calculated based on the first and second salience values and the first and second character ratings. A media is recommended based on the media rating. 1. A method comprising:accessing, by a computing system, a plurality of preference coefficients associated with a user, each preference coefficient of the plurality of preference coefficients associated with at least one attribute of interest of a plurality of attributes;determining, by the computing system, a first character rating of a first character of a plurality of characters of a media content based on the plurality of preference coefficients;determining, by the computing system, a media content rating for the media content based on the first character rating; andranking, by the computing system, the media content within a list of media contents based on the media content rating for the media content.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a second media content rating for a second media content within the list of media contents claim 1 ,wherein the ranking is further based on the second media content rating for the second media content.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising recommending ...

OPTIMIZING MEDIA PRESENTATION WITHIN AN APPLICATION

A user device presents media to a user in the form of multiple content items, each comprising media components such as videos, text, and images. The user device uses user data and information about a set of content items accessed by the user to predict an order in which the user will access the content items. The user device requests, in the predicted order, media components associated with a number of content items to prepare the content items for presentation to the user. Responsive to detecting a transition between a presentation of a first content item and a presentation of a second content item, the user device may re-prioritize a predicted access order for the content items. The user device may additionally request media components to download according to quality levels. For example, a slow network connection may prompt a user device to use lower resolution video. 1. A computer-implemented method performed by a user device , comprising:receiving, by at least one processor, information about a set of content items to be displayed by the user device, each content item comprising one or more media components;generating a prioritized order in which to receive one or more media components associated with the set of content items;requesting one or more media components from a content server and, as the requested one or more media components are received from the content server, sequentially preparing the received one or more media components for delivery to the user, the sequence based on the prioritized order;displaying a first content item from the set of content items on the user device;detecting information about a transition from displaying the first content item to displaying a second content item from the set of content items;generating a re-prioritized order for receiving the media components, the re-prioritized order based, at least in part, on the information about the transition;requesting, from the content server, one or more media components associated ...

Tunersphere

A system for presenting information identifying a media item associated with a geographic area is disclosed. In one embodiment the system includes a server and a user device. The server receives media item information identifying a media item and location information identifying a geographic location associated with the device at which the media item was interacted with; identifies a second media item played within a geographic area of interest; and provides information identifying the second media item. The user device interacts with the media item; provides information identifying the media item; provides location information identifying a geographic location associated with the device at which the media item was interacted with; receives an identification of a geographic area; receives information that identifies the second media item; and presents the information that identifies the second media item. 1. A system comprising: a first communication interface adapted to communicatively couple the server to a network;', 'at least one first processor; and', receive media item information identifying a media item and location information identifying a geographic location associated with a user device at which the media item was interacted with;', 'identify a second media item played within a geographic area of interest;', 'provide information identifying the second media item and location information associated with the second media item to the user device; and, 'first memory containing software executable by the at least one first processor whereby the server computer is operative to], 'a server comprising a second communication interface adapted to communicatively couple the user device to a network;', 'at least one second processor; and', interact with the media item;', 'provide media item information identifying the media item;', 'provide location information identifying a geographic location associated with the user device at which the media item was interacted ...

Playback Queue Control Indicator

A first connection state may be entered on a computing device. While the computing device is in the first connection state, actions taken on a playlist on the computing device may be applied to the playlist and not applied to a playback queue associated with a zone. An input may be received via the computing device, indicating a selection of the zone. In response to receiving the input, a second connection state may be entered. Entering the second connection state may comprise establishing a connected state between the computing device and the one or more playback devices. While the connected state is established, one or more actions taken on the playlist on the computing device may be applied to the playlist and transmitted, in a message to the zone over a network. The one or more actions may be one or more corresponding actions applied to the playback queue. 1. A mobile device comprising:a user interface;a network interface;an audio output interface;a processor;a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and detecting that the mobile device is in a communication range of a network media system comprising one or more playback devices;', 'in response to the detecting, displaying, via the user interface of the mobile device, a status indicator having a first visual appearance, wherein the first visual appearance of the status indicator provides an indication that (i) the mobile device is in the communication range of the network media system and (ii) the mobile device is not in a connected state with any playback device of the network media system such that the mobile device is configured to play back media items via the audio output interface of the mobile device rather than controlling playback of media items by any playback device of the network media system;', 'while the mobile device is in the communication range of the network media system, entering into a connected state with at least one playback device in the network media system; and', 'in response to ...

Playback Queue Control Connection

A first connection state may be entered on a computing device. While the computing device is in the first connection state, actions taken on a playlist on the computing device may be applied to the playlist and not applied to a playback queue associated with a zone. An input may be received via the computing device, indicating a selection of the zone. In response to receiving the input, a second connection state may be entered. Entering the second connection state may comprise establishing a connected state between the computing device and the one or more playback devices. While the connected state is established, one or more actions taken on the playlist on the computing device may be applied to the playlist and transmitted, in a message to the zone over a network. The one or more actions may be one or more corresponding actions applied to the playback queue. 1. A playback device comprising:a network interface;an audio output interface;a processor;a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and while the playback device does not have an existing connection session with any mobile device, playing back media in a first playback queue;', 'receiving a request to connect with a given mobile device in a communication range of the playback device; and', 'after receiving the request, entering into a new connection session with the given mobile device during which the playback device either (i) continues playing back media items in the first playback queue if the given mobile device had a prior connection session with the playback device using the first playback queue that was terminated due to the given mobile device moving outside of the communication range of the playback device or (ii) otherwise begins playing back media items in a second playback queue that is associated with the given mobile device at the time of the request., 'program instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the processor to cause the playback device to ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PREDICTING WHETHER A PERSON IN AN IMAGE IS AN OPERATOR OF AN IMAGER CAPTURING THE IMAGE

Embodiments of the invention include a method of predicting that a person appearing in an image is an operator of a device capturing the image. Embodiments of the method include designating a first person appearing in a first image stored in a storage-unit associated with the device and designating a second person appearing in a second image stored in the storage-unit. Embodiments of the method further include calculating a first probability that the first person is the operator of the device, calculating a second probability that the second person is the operator of the device and comparing the first probability to the second probability. 1. A method of predicting that a person appearing in an image is an operator of a device capturing the image , the method comprising:designating a first person appearing in a first image stored in a storage-unit associated with the device;designating a second person appearing in a second image stored in the storage-unit;calculating a first probability that the first person is the operator of the device;calculating a second probability that the second person is the operator of the device; andcomparing the first probability to the second probability.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein calculating at least one of the first probability and the second probability claim 1 , comprises detecting that a camera capturing at least one of the first image and the second image was located on a front-side of the device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein calculating at least one of the first probability and the second probability claim 1 , comprises detecting that a camera capturing at least one of the first image and the second image is located on a back-side of the device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein calculating at least one of the first probability and the second probability claim 1 , comprises calculating a portion of the first image that is occupied by a face of the first person claim 1 , and calculating a portion of the second image ...

VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

A vehicle entertainment system including a server storing media files, and smart monitors. The system includes a server disposed in the vehicle to store media files; smart monitors disposed in the vehicle to present media selections to passengers corresponding to the media files stored by the server and receive an input from a passenger for playing one of the selections; seat boxes disposed in the vehicle, each seat box including network-attached storage and storing a subset of the media files stored by the server in said network-attached storage. Program logic executed by each smart monitor in which after a smart monitor receives an input from a passenger for one of the selections, performs tasks including: determining if a media file corresponding to the passenger's input is available from a first source, and if available, requesting streaming of the media file from the first source that may be networked attached storage. 1. A vehicle entertainment system for passengers , the system comprising:a server disposed in the vehicle to store media files;a plurality of smart monitors of the vehicle to present media selections to passengers corresponding to the media files stored by the server and receive an input from a passenger for playing one of the selections;a plurality of seat boxes disposed in the vehicle, each seat box including local content storage for storing a subset of the media files stored by the server;a network connecting the seat boxes and the server, with each seat box connecting a group of smart monitors in communication with the network; and ["determine if a media file corresponding to a passenger's input for one of the selections received by a smart monitor is available from a first source, and if available, request streaming of the media file from the first source; and", "if the media file corresponding to the passenger's input is not available from the first source, determine if a media file corresponding to the input is available from another ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF TRANSMITTING CONTENT

A wireless media player and a related system and methodology are provided. One aspect of the wireless media player system pertains to a virtual connector system, apparatus, and method for the automatic establishment of wireless connectivity with other electronic devices. In one embodiment, the media player device displays one of the stored display content, communicates configuration information with at least one target device via a proximity wireless link, establishes a communication link with the at least one target device in accordance with the configuration information communicated via the proximity wireless link and transmits a content which corresponds to the display content being displayed on the display unit at a time of establishing the proximity wireless link to the at least one target device over the established communication link. 1. A wireless media player comprising:a display unit configured to display one of the stored display content;a proximity wireless communication unit configured to communicate configuration information with at least one target device via a proximity wireless link; anda wireless transceiver configured to establish a communication link with the at least one target device in accordance with the configuration information communicated via the proximity wireless link and to transmit a content which corresponds to the display content being displayed on the display unit at a time of establishing the proximity wireless link to the target device over the established communication link.2. The wireless media player of claim 1 , wherein the displaying of the display content and the transmission of the content which corresponds to the display content are performed in parallel.3. The wireless media player of claim 1 , wherein the content which is being transmitted is the content which is corresponds to the display content being displayed on the display unit.4. The wireless media player of claim 1 , wherein the wireless transceiver transmits the ...

AUTOMAPPING OF MUSIC TRACKS TO MUSIC VIDEOS

A music service remote from a local device user identifies matching video and music content. An identification of a piece of media content that is part of a collection or playlist, is received by the service, the selected piece of media content being included in a unified catalog of video and music content that is accessible by the music service. If the selected piece of media content has a matching member in the unified catalog, the matching member replaces the selected piece of media content during playback of the collection on the local device. The service analyzes a collection of media content associated with the user, the content collection being either i) stored locally on the local device, or ii) stored remotely from the local device in a store that is accessible by the music service, or iii) stored using a combination of local and remote storage. 1. A method of remotely providing a music service that identifies matching video and music content to a user at a local client device , comprising:receiving an identification of a piece of media content associated with the user at the local client device, the selected piece of media content being included in a unified catalog of video and music content that is accessible by the music service, portions of the unified catalog having two matching members in which one of the matching members is video content and another of the matching members is audio content;retrieving from a unified catalog, an identification of a matching member to the piece of media content; andusing the retrieved identification of the matching member to the piece of media content to provide a user experience for the user at the local client device.2. The method of in which matching members share at least one matching criteria claim 1 , the matching criteria including at least title.3. The method of further including analyzing a collection of audio content associated with the user claim 1 , the audio content collection being either i) stored ...

COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ASSOCIATING METADATA WITH MEDIA OBJECTS

In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, a method for associating metadata with a media object is provided. The method provides the ability to tag, or bookmark, a point in time for future use. The method includes receiving the metadata, an associated time condition, and an associated user identification. The method further includes storing at least the time condition. The at least stored time condition is used, at least in part, for associating the metadata with the media object. The media object is then provided to the user. In some embodiments the media object is not available for association with the metadata at the time the metadata is received. In other embodiments, the media object is provided by an external application. 124-. (canceled)25. A method comprising:receiving, by a media application executing on a media server, a request from a user for digital content, said request comprising metadata indicating event information associated with the digital content;identifying, via the media application, a set of media objects based on said received request, each identified media object comprising said digital content;automatically analyzing, via the media application upon identifying the set of media objects, event data associated with a real-world event from which the media objects were generated, said event data comprising annotations of the media objects providing indications of types of data included in said media objects;automatically associating, via the media application based on said analysis, said event data with said media objects, said association comprising modifying the media objects by annotating the media objects with said annotations included in said event data, and storing said modified media objects in a database associated with the media application;dynamically generating a query and performing a search of said database based on said query, via the media application, for a media object within said media object set comprising said ...

AUTOMATED TREEMAP CONFIGURATION

Systems and methods in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention provide for representing a plurality of source data values as graphical elements in a default treemap visualization, where each data value is associated with a plurality of data dimensions. A first data dimension is selected to be mapped to an area cell characteristic based on the first data dimension having a quality of numeric and a quality of non-negative. A second data dimension is selected to be mapped to a color cell characteristic based on the second data dimension having a quality of numeric and a quality of previously unmapped. The default treemap visualization is generated based on the selected first data dimension and the selected second data dimension. 1. A method for representing a plurality of source data values as graphical elements in a treemap visualization , comprising:determining, with one or more processors associated with one or more computer systems, a plurality of candidate data dimensions from a plurality of data dimensions for one or more depth levels of the treemap visualization;determining a plurality of area-mapping candidate data dimensions for the treemap visualization from the plurality of candidate data dimensions;determining a plurality of color-mapping candidate data dimensions for the treemap visualization from the plurality of candidate data dimensions; andgenerating, with the one or more processors, the treemap visualization based at least in part on an area-mapping candidate data dimension of the plurality of area-mapping candidate data dimensions that is selected to map to an area cell characteristic of the treemap visualization based at least in part on a data value associated with the area-mapping candidate data dimension and a color-mapping candidate data dimension of the plurality of color-mapping candidate data dimensions that is selected to map to a color cell characteristic of the treemap visualization based at least in part on a data ...

LIMITING CANDIDATE PLAYLISTS IN MULTI-SHOT SCHEDULING SYSTEM

A Multi-Shot Scheduling System chooses from multiple candidate playlists of positions to select a broadcast playlist. Candidate playlists are generated based upon scoring and selecting content items for the positions through the use of index values. Various embodiments of the Multi-Shot Scheduling System can select broadcast playlists for multiple groups of content and can provide different methods of controlling scheduling performance by restricting the range of candidate playlists from which the best playlist can be selected. the number of candidate playlists to be considered can be determined based on the number of positions in each playlist and a restriction requirement that sets a maximum index value assignable to playlist positions. 1. A method for use in an automated media scheduling system , the method comprising: a number of positions to be included in a shot;', 'a maximum index value specified by a restriction rule, wherein the maximum index value indicates a maximum relative ranking of a media item permitted to be assigned to a position, and wherein a relative ranking of the media item is determined based on a score of the media item relative to scores of other media items;', 'a specific number of shots to be generated based on the number of positions and the maximum index value;, 'determining, by a processing devicegenerating, by the processing device, the specific number of shots, by assigning media items to each of the number of positions in each of the specific number of shots;determining, by the processing device for each of the specific number of shots, aggregate scores of the media items assigned to each of the number of positions; andscheduling, by the processing device, a best-scoring shot for transmission based on the aggregate scores.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a maximum sum of all index values assigned to all positions in an individual shot based on a second restriction rule.3. The method of claim 1 , further ...

PUBLISHING, BROWSING, RATING AND PURCHASING OF GROUPS OF MEDIA ITEMS

Improved techniques to create, browse, rate and/or purchase media asset groups are disclosed. Media assets groups can be created by various users and published to a digital assets manager. Thereafter, the media assets groups can be finalized and made available for on-line purchase. Once the media asset groups are made available for on-line purchase, users can browse, rate and/or purchase the media asset groups at an on-line media store. One example of a media asset group (group of media items) is known as a playlist, which can pertain to a group of audio tracks. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:obtaining, by a computing device having a processor, a selection of a media asset group comprising a plurality of media assets, each of the plurality of the media assets having a respective graphic image associated with it;selecting a graphic image from respective graphic images associated with the plurality of media assets based on a priority of the graphic image with respect to respective priorities of the respective graphic images, wherein the graphic image is selected to be used as a background image of a media asset group image representing the media asset group;producing, by the computing device, the media asset group image using the respective graphic images from the plurality of media assets, the media asset group image comprising the respective graphic images arranged over the background image based on a fill pattern, the media asset group image resulting in a single image representation for the media asset group; andassociating, by the computing device, the media asset group image to the media asset group.2. A computer-implemented as recited in claim 1 , wherein the media asset group illustration is a mosaic.3. A computer-implemented method as recited in claim 3 , wherein determining the fill pattern is based on the number of the media asset illustrations associated with the media assets of the media asset group.4. A computer-implemented method as recited ...

Method and Apparatus for Updating Speech Recognition Databases and Reindexing Audio and Video Content Using the Same

A method and apparatus for reindexing media content for search applications that includes steps and structure for providing a speech recognition database that include entries defining acoustical representations for a plurality of words; providing a searchable database containing a plurality of metadata documents descriptive of a plurality of media resources, each of the plurality of metadata documents including a sequence of speech recognized text indexed using the speech recognition database; updating the speech recognition database with at least one word candidate; and reindexing the sequence of speech recognized text for a subset of the plurality of metadata documents using the updated speech recognition database. 1. A method comprising:in a computer system having at least a processor and a memory, obtaining metadata associated with a media file/stream that satisfies a search query, the metadata identifying a number of content segments and including a confidence score;defining timing boundaries of the content segments within the media file/stream using a media processor;inserting the timing boundaries into a metadata index; andpresenting one of the content segments to a user with a user-activated display element, the user-activated display element comprising navigational controls, each of the navigational controls associated with an object defining at least one event handler that is responsive to user actuations.2. The method of wherein the timing boundaries comprise timed word segments claim 1 , timed audio speech segments claim 1 , timed video segments claim 1 , timed non-speech audio segments claim 1 , timed marker segments and miscellaneous content attributes.3. The method of wherein the confidence score is a statistical value provided by the media processor determined from individual confidence scores of the word segments.4. The method of wherein the confidence score is a relative ranking provided by the media processor as to an accuracy of a recognized word ...

Method and process for recording and displaying agreements and disagreements regarding digital content

A method and process executed on a computer server for connecting discrete pieces of digital content created by many people into logical structures whereby individuals may express agreement and disagreement with each piece of content, while enforcing that no person may contradict their own agreement or disagreement, enforced through a process of calculating implied positions based upon a structure of premises, each of which is a separate piece of digital content, that may be attached to each piece of digital content. Further, a method and process for combining similar pieces of digital content into a single representation of such content under the guidance of the individual creators of such digital content.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATION OF A TABLE OF CONTENT BY PROCESSING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT

The disclosed embodiments illustrate methods of generation of a table of content by processing multimedia content. The method includes identifying a set of key-phrases from the multimedia content based on one or more external data sources. The method further includes determining one or more segments of the multimedia content, based on the identified set of key-phrases, wherein a segment of the determined one or more segments comprises a subset of key-phrases from the set of key-phrases. The method further includes selecting at least a key-phrase from the subset of key-phrases of each of the corresponding one or more segments. The method further includes generating the table of content based on the selected key-phrase from each of the one or more segments, wherein the selected key-phrase from each of the one or more segments in the generated table of content is utilized to navigate through the multimedia content. 1. A method of generation of a table of content by processing multimedia content in a computing device , the method comprising:identifying, by one or more processors in the computing device, a set of key-phrases from the multimedia content based on one or more external data sources, wherein the multimedia content is selected based on a request received from a user-computing device associated with a user;determining, by the one or more processors in the computing device, one or more segments of the multimedia content, based on the identified set of key-phrases, wherein a segment of the determined one or more segments comprises a subset of key-phrases from the set of key-phrases;selecting, by the one or more processors in the computing device, at least a key-phrase from the subset of key-phrases of each of the corresponding one or more segments by utilizing a sequence of topics in a directed graph, wherein the directed graph is determined based on the one or more external data sources; andgenerating, by the one or more processors in the computing device, the ...

AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING A MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE DATA

Various embodiments of systems and methods for representing employee performance in a multimedia presentation are described herein. The method involves receiving a set of inputs from a user relating to one or more tasks involving the user, at a various point in time. In response to a request for accessing a performance review form, the received set of inputs are encoded into graphical elements and a multimedia presentation is generated using the graphical elements and rendered in response to the received request. Further, the method involves receiving self-assessment data from the user based on viewing the multimedia presentation and automatically transferring the self-assessment data to corresponding fields of a performance review form. 1. A computer-implemented method of representing employee performance in a multimedia form , the method comprising:receiving, via a user interface of a computer, a first set of data from a user relating to a first task involving the user, at a first point in time, wherein the first set of data is composed of strings of characters, further wherein at least one of the first set of data is a selection of one or more goal types;receiving a second set of data from the user relating to a second task involving the user, at a second point in time, wherein the second set of data is composed of strings of characters;receiving, by the computer, a request to perform a performance review for the user, at a third point in time;in response to the request, invoking the first set of data and the second set of data from memory;encoding, by the computer, the first set of data and the second set of data into graphical elements;generating, by the computer, a multimedia presentation comprising the graphical elements; andrendering the multimedia presentation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first point in time and the second point in time belong to a performance cycle and the third point in time belongs to an assessment period.3. The method of ...

User interfaces for browsing content from multiple content applications on an electronic device

In some embodiments, an electronic device presents media items from different media applications in a unified media browsing application. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates browsing of media from different media applications based on category of media (e.g., movies, television shows, etc.). In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates setup of a unified media browsing application that presents media items from different media applications in a unified media browsing user interface. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays multiple episodes of a collection of episodic content (e.g., a television series) in a user interface for the collection of episodic content. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays representations of, and provides access to, live-event media items accessible on the electronic device.

Providing media items from playback history

Examples provided herein involve a playback history for media items played by playback zones of a media playback system. An example implementation involves a mobile device querying, via a network interface, a database hosted by one or more servers for a particular portion of a playback history stored in the database, the particular portion of the playback history corresponding to media items played by the media playback system during the particular time period. The mobile device displays graphical representations of the particular media items played during the particular time period by the media playback system. The mobile device may receive input data selecting one or more particular media items played during the particular time period by the media playback system and add the selected one or more particular media items to a queue. 1. A method to be performed by a mobile device communicatively coupled to a media playback system , the media playback system comprising one or more playback zones that include at least one respective playback device , the method comprising:displaying a control interface comprising (a) a graphical indication that a playback history for media items played by the media playback system is available, and (b) controls to select a time period;receiving, via the displayed control interface, input data indicating selection of a particular time period;querying, via a network interface, a database hosted by one or more servers for a particular portion of a playback history stored in the database, the particular portion of the playback history corresponding to media items played by the media playback system during the particular time period, wherein the playback history comprises, for each media item represented in the database, (i) an identification of the media playback system in which the media item was played, (ii) a time at which the media item was played, and (iii) metadata associated with the media item;receiving, via the network interface in ...

CHARACTER BASED MEDIA ANALYTICS

Techniques for analyzing media content are described. One technique generally comprises performing a regression analysis for characters in a plurality of media content based on user demographics, content outcome measure, and character models. The technique determines an attribute of significance. In some embodiments, the technique selects media content for display that depicts a character having at least a threshold value of the attribute of significance. In some embodiments, the technique displays media analytics for the attribute of significance determined based on a value of the attribute of significance exceeding a threshold significance value. 1. A computer-implemented method for analyzing a plurality of media content , the method comprising:accessing respective character models of multiple female characters represented in the plurality of media content;determining, based on the respective character models of the multiple female characters, respective female attribute values of an attribute for the multiple female characters;accessing respective character models of multiple male characters represented in the plurality of media content;determining, based on the respective character models of the multiple male characters, respective male attribute values of the attribute for the multiple male characters;comparing the respective female attribute values with the respective male attribute values; andbased on a result of the comparing, providing a notification for display.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein comparing the respective female attribute values with the respective male attribute values comprises:determining, based on the respective female attribute values, an overall female attribute value;determining, based on the respective male attribute values, an overall male attribute value; andcomparing the overall female attribute value with the overall male attribute value.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the overall ...

System and Method for Managing and/or Rendering Internet Multimedia Content in a Network

A system and a method render internet multimedia content in a network using an application to render the internet multimedia content and/or locally stored multimedia content on one or more rendering devices in the network. The application may provide web browser functions, such as, for example, receiving, processing, decoding and/or rendering the internet multimedia content. The application may have an enhanced user interface which may enable a user to select the internet multimedia content and a rendering device in the network, send the internet multimedia content to the rendering device and/or control rendering of the internet multimedia content on the rendering device. 1. A method for rendering internet multimedia content in a network connected to the internet wherein a rendering device is connected to the network , the method comprising the steps of:retrieving the internet multimedia content from the internet using the network wherein the internet multimedia content is retrieved from the internet based on user input accepted by a user interface provided by a device connected to the network and further wherein the user interface displays a first webpage;transmitting the internet multimedia content to the rendering device; andrendering the internet multimedia content on the rendering device wherein rendering by the rendering device is controlled by the device that provides the user interface.2. The method of further comprising the step of:processing the internet multimedia content before transmitting the internet multimedia content to the rendering device wherein processing of the internet multimedia content is based on capabilities of the rendering device.3. The method of further comprising the step of:displaying controls based on properties of the internet multimedia content wherein the controls are displayed in the user interface and further wherein the internet multimedia content is transmitted to the rendering device in response to selection of at least one ...

PROVIDING INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA SERVICES

A method for presenting interactive multimedia programs includes selecting a multimedia program having a plurality of segments, classifying the multimedia program and the plurality of segments according to content, and generating a plurality of additional content items based on the classification, each of which is associated with at least one of the plurality of segments. The method further includes generating a plurality of pre-defined queries for each of the plurality of segments based on a content of the segment and at least one speech recognition grammar based on the plurality of pre-defined queries. The plurality of additional content items are retrievable responsive to the plurality of pre-defined queries. The method further includes generating a data stream including the at least one speech recognition grammar and all of the plurality of additional content items and the plurality of pre-defined queries arranged according to an order of the plurality of segments. 1. A method comprising: selecting a multimedia program for presentation, the multimedia program having a plurality of segments;', 'classifying each segment of the plurality of segments according to associated content;', 'populating a data entry database via respective data entry templates retrieved based on the classification of each segment of the plurality of segments;', 'generating a data stream via the data entry database, wherein a timing of the data stream is configured to coincide with a timing of the plurality of segments upon presentation by a multimedia system;', 'generating at least one query grammar, wherein the at least one query grammar is configured to interpret commands to access content in the data stream;', 'simultaneously transmitting, to the multimedia system, the content associated with at least one of the plurality of segments, one or more of the at least one query grammar, and the data stream;', 'determining whether a detected input query is valid according to the at least one ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND PROGRAM FOR EXECUTING THE INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD ON COMPUTER

An information processing method including generating virtual space data for defining a virtual space comprising a virtual camera and a sound source object. The virtual space includes first and second regions. The method further includes determining a visual field of the virtual camera in accordance with a detected movement of a first head mounted display (HMD). The method further includes generating visual-field image data based on the visual field of the virtual camera and the virtual space data. The method further includes instructing the first HMD to display a visual-field image based on the visual-field image data. The method further includes setting an attenuation coefficient for defining an attenuation amount of a sound propagating through the virtual space, wherein the attenuation coefficient is set based on a the visual field of the virtual camera. The method further includes processing the sound based on the attenuation coefficient. 114-. (canceled)15. An information processing method for use in a system comprising a first user terminal comprising a first head-mounted display (HMD) and a sound inputting unit , the information processing method comprising:generating virtual space data for defining a virtual space comprising a virtual camera and a sound source object, wherein the virtual space includes a first region and a second region, and the second region is different from the first region;determining a visual field of the virtual camera in accordance with a detected movement of the first HMD;generating visual-field image data based on the visual field of the virtual camera and the virtual space data;instructing the first HMD to display a visual-field image based on the visual-field image data;setting an attenuation coefficient for defining an attenuation amount of a sound propagating through the virtual space, wherein the attenuation coefficient is set based on a the visual field of the virtual camera; andprocessing the sound based on the attenuation ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING WORK LOAD MANAGEMENT IN ACR TELEVISION MONITORING SYSTEM

Systems and methods for optimizing resource utilization of an automated content recognition (ACR) system by delaying the identification of certain large quantities of media cue data are disclosed. The delayed identification of the media may be for the purpose of, for example, generating usage statistics or other non-time critical work flow, among other non-real-time uses. In addition, real-time identification of a certain subset of media cue data is performed for the purposes of video program substitution, interactive television opportunities or other time-specific events. 1. A system comprising:one or more processors; and receiving a plurality of known media content, wherein the plurality of known media content has associated known content identifiers;', 'storing the known content identifiers associated with the plurality of known media content in a non-real-time database;', 'determining a subset of the plurality of known media content having associated contextually-related data;', 'storing the known content identifiers associated with the subset of the plurality of known media content having associated contextually-related data in a real-time database;', 'receiving unknown content identifiers corresponding to unknown media content being displayed by a media system;', 'determining whether the unknown content identifiers correspond to known content identifiers associated with the subset of the plurality of known media content in the real-time database;', 'selecting known media content associated with the corresponding known content identifiers from the real-time database and identifying the unknown media content as the selected known media content, when the unknown content identifiers correspond to known content identifiers in the real-time database; and', 'selecting known media content associated with known content identifiers from the non-real-time database corresponding to the unknown content identifiers and identifying the unknown media content as the selected ...

CROWDSOURCED MULTI-MEDIA DATA RELATIONSHIPS

The present disclosure describes a data association and retrieval facility. Attribute resources, such as metadata tags, that are not to be rendered along with a file, and content resources, such as annotations and commentary, which are to be rendered along with a file are associated with files, in particular multi-media files. The attribute and content resources may be searched and filtered against, and statistics on of file and resource accesses are tracked. Attribute and content resources may also be aggregated and redistributed. Altogether, these facilities constitute a platform to develop crowd-sourced applications and content packages. Finally, various user interfaces supporting particular applications are disclosed. 1. A method comprising:receiving a resource having metadata attributes and content to be rendered along with a multimedia data file;associating the resource with at least one multimedia data file stored in a data store having stored thereon a plurality of multimedia data files;extracting retrieval indicia from at least one of (i) the content and (ii) the metadata attributes of the resource;associating the extracted retrieval indicia with the at least one multimedia data file associated with the resource;receiving a retrieval request for a multimedia data file, the retrieval request comprising at least one file retrieval term; andretrieving at least one multimedia data file from the plurality of multimedia data files stored in the data store whose associated extracted retrieval indicia match the at least one file retrieval term in the retrieval request.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising presenting the at least one retrieved multimedia data file.3. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the resource is an annotation comprising annotation text; andwherein extracting indicia from the resource includes parsing the annotation text for file retrieval terms.4. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the at least one multimedia data file associated with the ...

AUTOMATED MEDIA CLIPPING AND COMBINATION SYSTEM

A system may receive a search term from a user device. The system may identify a set of media files based on the search term, the set of media files including multiple media files. The system may automatically create a single media file by combining the multiple media files, from the set of media files, into the single media file. The system may output the single media file for presentation on the user device. 1. A system , comprising: receive a search term from a user device;', 'the set of media files including a plurality of media files;', 'identify a set of media files based on the search term,'}, 'automatically create a single media file by combining the plurality of media files, from the set of media files, into the single media file; and', 'output the single media file for presentation on the user device., 'one or more server devices to2. The system of claim 1 , where the one or more server devices claim 1 , when identifying the set of media files claim 1 , are to:compare the search term with stored keywords; andidentify one or more media files associated with a stored keyword that matches the search term.3. The system of claim 2 , where the one or more server devices claim 2 , when comparing the search term with stored keywords claim 2 , are to:provide a notification that the single media file could not be created when the search term does not match any of the stored keywords.4. The system of claim 1 , where the one or more server devices claim 1 , when identifying the set of media files claim 1 , are to:obtain a total relevancy score for each of the plurality of media files; andselect the plurality of media files for the set of media files based on the total relevancy score for each of the plurality of media files satisfying a threshold relevancy score.5. The system of claim 4 , where the one or more server devices claim 4 , when obtaining the total relevancy score for each of the plurality of media files claim 4 , are to:determine one or more relevancy ...

EVENT-BASED SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM AND METHOD

An event-based social networking system enables users of the system to create and schedule events, extend and respond to invitations, facilitate creation of albums of media memorializing the events and enabling members of the social network community to control sharing, viewing and commenting on media contained in the albums. 1. A computer-implemented method for creating and enabling access , on a social networking system , to media relating to and created by attendees at an event with mobile computing and communication user devices , the computer-implemented method comprising performing computer-implemented operations for:receiving, from user devices of attendees at the event, media and related identification data created only at and during the event;storing and maintaining the received media in a data storage system associated with the social network system;the media being arrangeable into albums in which each attendee is associated with an album that includes media received from that attendee and media created at and during the event and received from user devices of members of the attendee's social network community at the event and from whom media was received and stored;receiving a request from a member of an attendee's social network community to view an album associated with that attendee and, in response to such request, transmitting to and displaying on the requester's user device, the requested album.2. The method as defined in wherein the media in the displayed album is displayed in chronological sequence on the requester's user device.3. The method as defined in further comprising:displaying the album media in association with input means by which a requester can create and post commentary relating to selected of the media; andreceiving the commentary and storing the commentary in the data storage system in association with the selected media;upon receiving subsequent requests to view the selected media, transmitting to the requester, for display on the ...

Systems and Methods for a Media Application Including an Interactive Grid Display

Described herein are systems and methods for a media application including an interactive grid display. A method may include identifying one or more user preferences; displaying a grid including a content region; arranging a presentation of a plurality of media elements within the content region based on the one or more user preferences, each of the plurality of media elements activates a correlated media file; receiving a further media element from a content provider over a network; and inserting the further media element onto the content region based on the one or more user preferences.

Apparatus And Method For Information Retrieval At A Mobile Device

A topic selection from a user is obtained. The topic selection obtained via user action at a user interface of a mobile device. Based upon the topic selection, one or more questions are retrieved. Each of the questions being linked to an optimized search stored in a memory of the mobile device. A question selection from the user is received. The optimized search is retrieved from memory based upon the question selection of the user. Search results accomplished by the search are received and presented to the user. The search results can be saved for further analysis. The topic and question selections can be saved as a favorite for future use. Also, a handbook with chapters can be provided to display formatted results and is updated each time visited by a user.

Method And System For Aggregating Media Collections Between Participants Of A Sharing Network

Systems and methods are provided for aggregating a local media collection of a user with one or more shared media collections shared with the user to provide an aggregate media collection for the user. In general, media collection information of a plurality of shared media collections from a plurality of second client devices are obtained. Media collection information identifying media items from at least one of the plurality of shared media collections and a local media collection of a first user are processed. An aggregated media collection based on the processed media collection information is provided where the aggregated media collection comprises a primary list including a media item entry for each unique media item. 1. A client device comprising:a communication interface communicatively coupling the client device to a network;at least one processor; and obtain media collection information of a plurality of shared media collections from a plurality of second client devices;', 'process media collection information identifying media items from at least one of the plurality of shared media collections and a local media collection of a first user; and', 'provide an aggregated media collection based on the processed media collection information, the aggregated media collection comprising a primary list including a media item entry for each unique media item., 'memory containing software executable by the at least one processor whereby the client device is operative to2. The client device of claim 1 , wherein the media collection information comprises one or more unique identifiers within the plurality of shared media collections.3. The client device of claim 1 , wherein the media collection information comprises one or more titles.4. The client device of claim 1 , wherein the media collection information comprises media collection quality information.5. The client device of claim 4 , wherein the media collection quality information comprises a bitrate.6. The client ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODERATING, EVALUATING, AND ESCALATING MULTIMEDIA FILES

The present invention generally relates to interactive advertisements. Specifically, the present invention relates to a system and method for providing professional moderation, weighted evaluation, and an escalation of multimedia files ranking. Multimedia files subjected to this process have the result of enhanced user enjoyment and escalating remuneration for multimedia submitters.

Combination Treatment Selection Methods and Systems

Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one attribute of at least one individual, querying at least one database at least partly based on the at least one attribute, selecting from the at least one database at least one bioactive agent and at least one artificial sensory experience to address the at least one attribute of at least one individual, and/or presenting an indication of the at least one bioactive agent and the at least one artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the selecting from the at least one database at least one bioactive agent and at least one artificial sensory experience to address the at least one attribute of at least one individual. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:accepting at least one attribute of at least one individual;querying at least one database at least partly based on the at least one attribute;selecting from the at least one database at least one bioactive agent and at least one artificial sensory experience to address the at least one attribute of at least one individual; andpresenting an indication of the at least one bioactive agent and the at least one artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the selecting from the at least one database at least one bioactive agent and at least one artificial sensory experience to address the at least one attribute of at least one individual.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the accepting at least one attribute of at least one individual comprises:accepting at least one traumatic stress attribute associated with the at least one individual.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the accepting at least one attribute of at least one individual comprises:accepting at least one memory attribute associated with the at least one individual.410.-. (canceled)11. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the accepting at least one attribute of at least one ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONTENT BASED ON CONTEXTUAL INSIGHTS

A system, method, and computer-readable medium for providing a content item based on a user interest and an expected action to be performed by a user device. The method includes: querying, based on at least one signature generated for a multimedia content element, a user profile to identify the user interest, wherein a concept of the identified user interest matches a concept represented by the generated at least one signature; generating at least one contextual insight based on the user interest, wherein each contextual insight indicates a user preference; determining the expected action based on the at least one contextual insight; determining, based on the expected action, the content item to be provided to the user device; and providing the determined content item to the user device. 1. A method for providing a content item based on a user interest and an expected action to be performed by a user device , comprising:querying, based on at least one signature generated for a multimedia content element, a user profile to identify the user interest, wherein a concept of the identified user interest matches a concept represented by the generated at least one signature;generating at least one contextual insight based on the user interest, wherein each contextual insight indicates a user preference;determining the expected action based on the at least one contextual insight;determining, based on the expected action, the content item to be provided to the user device; andproviding the determined content item to the user device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, based on the at least one signature generated for the multimedia content element, the concept of the multimedia content element, wherein the at least one contextual insight is generated based further on the concept of the multimedia content element.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the user profile is queried based on the determined concept claim 2 , wherein the user interest is ...

Methods and systems for efficient querying of time-series databases

Disclosed herein are methods and systems for efficient querying of time-series databases. An embodiment takes the form of a method that includes receiving a query-input string that includes delimited character strings. The method includes generating, based on the query-input string, a query structure that includes one or more phrases. The character strings specify one or more segments of one or more clauses of one or more of the phrases. The query-input string is parsed to identify the one or more specified segments that are then added to the corresponding one or more phrases of the query structure. The method includes submitting the query structure to a query-processing system for use in querying a time-series database, receiving a query result set that was obtained from the time-series database as responsive to the query structure, and outputting the query result set for presentation via a user interface.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TASK-BASED CONFIGURATION FOR USERS OF A MEDIA APPLICATION

Embodiments of the invention are generally related to configuring a system for use with a media application, including providing task-based configuration for users of the media application. In accordance with an embodiment, the system enables a user to interact with a configuration component of a media application accessible at a media device. The system displays a plurality of tasks and an indication of a media application functionality, such as, for example, access to a personalized playlist or set of media content, offered as an incentive or reward for completion of the tasks, at a user interface of the media device. The tasks relate to one or more features of the media application, and can be used to improve the configuration of the media application for a particular user. 1. A system for providing task-based configuration for users of a media application , the system comprising:one or more computers, including a media server executing thereon which is configured to receive requests from client devices for media content; and [ a media application that controls playback of media content received from the media server, and', 'a configuration component that adapts the user interface to display task completion status,', 'a plurality of tasks and an indication of a media application functionality for accessing one or more of a media streaming service or one or more media content recommendations, offered as an incentive or reward for completion of the plurality of tasks;, 'cause to be displayed, at a user interface of a client device having'}, 'receive, from the client device, task data derived from a user interaction with the media application as a result of one or more tasks of the plurality of tasks;', 'build a user profile for a user, in response to receiving the task data, wherein the user profile as updated by the task data includes metadata describing one or more items of media content, and wherein the media server accesses the metadata to determine the one or ...

DIGITAL IMAGE AND CONTENT DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for displaying images and contextually relevant content on a digital content platform, such as a web page. In one embodiment, for example, the systems and methods include receiving a request for content call from an end-user device, identifying content that is contextually relevant to the image, delivering the content to the end-user device, and delivering a computer-readable instruction that causes the end-user device to perform an animation that displays the content in a spatial relationship with respect to the image as originally published. The spatial relationship is defined such that the content appears to be displayed on a backside of the image. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a request for content call from a device;identifying contextually relevant content that is contextually relevant to an image published on a digital content platform;delivering the contextually relevant content to the device; anddelivering a computer-readable instruction that causes the device to perform an animation that displays the contextually relevant content in a spatial relationship with respect to the image as published.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contextually relevant content is identified using a crowdsourcing network.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contextually relevant content is identified using a thematic tagging engine.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contextually relevant content is identified using text published proximate to the image.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the computer-readable instruction that causes the device to perform the animation incorporates at least one of CSS language claim 1 , JavaScript language claim 1 , or HTML 5 Canvas language.6. The method of claim 1 , comprising:delivering computer-readable instructions that cause the device to communicate data directly with a content server.7. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium claim 1 , stored on a content server claim 1 , ...

METHOD FOR PLAYING AUDIO/VIDEO AND DISPLAY DEVICE

The present disclosure provides a method for playing an audio/video and a display device. The method for playing the audio/video of the present disclosure includes: downloading an audio/video clip in an audio/video to be played when a preceding-playing-page corresponding to the audio/video to be played is opened; the preceding-playing-page is any one page located before a playing page corresponding to the audio/video to be played; and playing the audio/video clip when the playing page is opened. The present disclosure can obtain the audio/video clip in the audio/video to be played through the connection to the network without on the playing page, thereby saving the playing start time, possessing a fast playing start speed and a short playing start time, and enhancing the user's experience. 1. A method for playing an audio/video , comprising:downloading an audio/video clip in an audio/video to be played when a preceding-playing-page corresponding to the audio/video to be played is opened; the preceding-playing-page is any one page located before a playing page corresponding to the audio/video to be played; andplaying the audio/video clip when the playing page is opened.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the preceding-playing-page is a playlist page corresponding to the audio/video to be played claim 1 , or a playing detail page corresponding to the audio/video to be played.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the downloading the audio/video clip in the audio/video to be played when the preceding-playing-page corresponding to the audio/video to be played is opened claim 1 , comprises:downloading a playlist file corresponding to the audio/video to be played when the preceding-playing-page is opened;parsing the playlist file to obtain a file address of the audio/video clip; anddownloading the audio/video clip according to the file address.4. The method according to claim 3 , after the downloading the audio/video clip according to the file address claim ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING FOR DISPLAY RECOMMENDATIONS THAT ARE TEMPORALLY RELEVANT TO ACTIVITIES OF A USER AND ARE CONTEXTUALLY RELEVANT TO A PORTION OF A MEDIA ASSET THAT THE USER IS CONSUMING

Systems and methods are provided herein for displaying recommendations that are temporally relevant to activities of a user and are contextually relevant to a portion of viewed media. This may be accomplished by a media guidance application identifying activities a user has planned, as well as respective times for which each of the plurality of activities was planned to be performed by the user. The media guidance application may filter the activities by determining which of the first plurality of activities has a corresponding respective time that is within a threshold period of time. The media guidance application may then identify characteristics of each filtered activity and of a media asset that the user is consuming at the present moment, and may compute whether the characteristics match. If the characteristics match, the media guidance application may generate for display a recommendation relating to the respective activity. 151-. (canceled)52. A method for generating media content recommendations , the method comprising:receiving a plurality of activities, wherein each activity of the plurality of activities occurs at a different geographic location;retrieving a first characteristic of an activity of the plurality of activities;retrieving a second characteristic of a media asset;determining whether the first characteristic matches the second characteristic; accessing a plurality of media content recommendations;', 'comparing the first characteristic with characteristics corresponding to each media content recommendation of the plurality of media content recommendations;', 'determining, based on the comparing, a media content recommendation that matches the activity of the plurality of activities; and', 'generating for display the media content recommendation., 'in response to determining that the first characteristic matches the second characteristic53. The method of claim 52 , wherein receiving the plurality of activities further comprises:identifying a ...

PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT RELEVANT ELEMENTS FROM MAPS HISTORY BASED ON LOCATION

Techniques are disclosed herein that generally involve storing a historical record of a user's maps searches (a maps history), and providing a user with relevant information about elements in their maps history based on the location of a mobile device associated with the user. Such elements can include generic queries, specific queries, direction queries, click entries, places, and so forth. In some examples, the mobile device's location is provided to a server, which in turn processes the user's maps history to determine which elements from the maps history may be relevant to the mobile device's current location. Elements that are determined to be of possible relevance, and/or information relating thereto, can then be presented to the user, in many instances decreasing the time and effort required for the user to locate map-based information for which they are searching. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a computing device, an indication of a current location of a mobile device;retrieving, by the computing device, a maps search history associated with a user of the mobile device, the maps search history including a plurality of elements associated with map-based queries previously submitted by the user;determining, by the computing device, that one or more elements of the plurality of elements are relevant to the current location of the mobile device; andsending, by the computing device, to the mobile device, information relating to at least one of the one or more elements determined to be relevant to the current location of the mobile device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining that the one or more elements of the plurality of elements are relevant to the current location of the mobile device comprises:for each respective element of the plurality of elements, adding the respective element to a set of relevant elements if a respective geographic location associated with the respective element is within a predetermined threshold distance of the current ...

SEARCH ASSISTANT FOR DIGITAL MEDIA ASSETS

Techniques and systems for facilitating searching of digital media assets are disclosed. In one embodiment, a user can be assisted in entering search strings for searching a media repository (e.g., online media store) having a plurality of digital media assets that are available, e.g., available for purchase. When the user enters a search character, a list of possible complete search strings corresponding to digital media assets available in the media repository can be obtained over a network and presented to the user. The list of possible search strings can be filtered based on whether a client device supports a media type associated with a word or based on a location of the client device. 1. A method of providing search results for digital media information that pertains to digital media assets , said method comprising:sending, by a client device, at least one search character over a network to an online media store, the online media store having a plurality of digital media assets that are associated with words, wherein a set of words match the at least one search character, and wherein each digital media asset has an associated media type;receiving, at the client device from the online media store, a filtered set of words not including one or more respective words removed from the set of words, wherein each removed word is not associated with any digital media asset having an associated media type supported by the client device; anddisplaying, by the client device, at least a portion of the filtered set of words.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a determination that the client device does not support the media type is due to software.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein a determination that the client device does not support the media type is due to hardware.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the displayed words are ordered based on sales popularity data.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filtered set of words do not include words from the set of words that ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLAYBACK OF MEDIA CONTENT WITH AUDIO TOUCH MENU FUNCTIONALITY

A system and method for playback of media content, for example music, video, or other media content. A media device having a media playback application and including a touch-sensitive user interface can be adapted to display a visual array of media options, for example as a grid or list of card elements. Each media option can be associated with one or more media content items that can be streamed to and/or played on the device. The system can determine a selected card element, or media options that are proximate to a selected point or region of the visual array, and play or crossfade media content as appropriate. In accordance with various embodiments, additional features can be provided that improve user interaction, for example the use of audible notifications, media caching, or touch menus. 1. A system for playback of media content , including the use of touch menus , comprising:a media device, including a processor, and a media playback application executing thereon, wherein the media playback application is adapted to play media content provided by a computer system operating as a media server; wherein the user interface is adapted to display a visual array including at least one of playlists or media options, and', 'wherein each playlist or media option is associated with at least one media content item that can be provided by the media server and streamed to the media device, to be played at the media device;, 'a user interface, provided at the media device,'}wherein the media playback application enables portions of media content items to be pre-buffered at the media device, including that, while the visual array including at least one of playlists or media options is being prepared for display, a portion of one or more media content items associated with the at least one of playlists or media options is pre-buffered at the media device; and determine a selection of a playlist, and', 'in response to the selection of a selected playlist, display one or more ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF VISUALIZING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT

Systems and methods for creating dynamic, real-time visual representations of multimedia content. A temporal metadata visualization module receives a plurality of temporal metadata tags associated with a time code reference, representing a plurality of attributes of the multimedia content at the particular time. During playback, the temporal metadata virtualization module applies a set of display preferences and creates a visual representation of attributes identified by the temporal metadata tags at a particular time code reference. The visual representation changes based on the temporal metadata tags of a point within playback of the multimedia content, enhancing a user's experience and engagement with the multimedia content. 1. A method of visualizing metadata of multimedia content , comprising:a temporal metadata visualization module receiving a plurality of temporal metadata tags of a multimedia content, the plurality of temporal metadata tags identifying one or more content attributes of the multimedia content; anddisplaying a visual representation of the one or more attributes associated with the plurality of temporal metadata tags on a display of a user device, wherein displaying occurs via a multimedia application running on the user device;wherein the visual representation changes dynamically to visually represent the one or more attributes associated with a current portion of the multimedia content being displayed, wherein the one or more attributes associated with a current portion of the multimedia content is determined based on the plurality of temporal metadata tags associated with a time code reference corresponding to the current portion of the multimedia content.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the multimedia application comprises the temporal metadata visualization module.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the user device is communicatively coupled to a multimedia content distribution system claim 2 , the multimedia content is streamed from the ...

METHOD FOR SHARING AND SEARCHING PLAYLISTS

The present disclosure provides a method for making a playlist available to the public. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for creating a playlist comprising user-defined descriptor information. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for searching for such public playlists. 146-. (canceled)47. A method , comprising:generating a media content playlist at a computing device at least in part in response to a user selecting one or more media content items via one or more interactions with the computing device, wherein the media content playlist is by default not publicly searchable; andallowing public searching of at least a portion of the media content playlist at least in part in response to the user specifying via interaction with the computing device that the media content playlist be made publicly searchable.48. The method of claim 47 , wherein the generating the media content playlist at the computing device at least in part in response to the user selecting one or more media content items comprises generating the media content playlist at least in part in response to the user interacting with a graphical user interface displayed by the computing device to select the one or more media content items.49. The method of claim 47 , wherein the generating the media content playlist includes generating descriptor content.50. The method of claim 49 , wherein the user specifying via the interaction with the computing device that the media content playlist be made publicly searchable comprises the user specifying one or more portions of the descriptor content to remain not publicly searchable.51. The method of claim 50 , wherein the descriptor content comprises user profile content.52. The method of claim 47 , further comprising not permitting public searching of the media content playlist at least in part in response to the user specifying via an additional interaction with the computing device that the media content ...

Online Asset Recommendation System

Creating a playlist of multimedia assets based on estimated user viewing length and an estimated length of engagement during a user session. Assets are selected based on an anchor asset displayed with the playlist of multimedia assets.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO DETECT DISENGAGEMENT OF USER FROM AN ONGOING

A method and a system to detect disengagement of a first user viewing an ongoing multimedia content on a user computing device are disclosed. In an embodiment, one or more activity-based contextual cues and one or more behavior-based contextual cues of the first user viewing the ongoing multimedia content on the first user-computing device are received. Further, the disengagement of the first user is detected based on the one or more activity-based contextual cues and/or and one or more behavior-based contextual cues. Based on the detected disengagement of the first user, one or more queries are rendered on a user interface displayed on a display screen of the first user-computing device. 1. A method to detect user disengagement from an ongoing multimedia content requiring occasional active interaction , the method comprising:receiving, by one or more transceivers at a computing server, one or more activity-based contextual cues of a first user viewing the ongoing multimedia content on a user computing device;detecting, by one or more processors at the computing server, the disengagement of the first user during one or more predefined time intervals associated with the ongoing multimedia content based on at least the one or more activity-based contextual cues; andrendering, by the one or more processors, one or more queries, based on the detected disengagement of the first user, on a user interface displayed on a display screen of the user computing device, wherein the one or more queries are determined based on at least a portion of the ongoing multimedia content that corresponds to the one or more predefined time intervals.2. The method of further comprising receiving claim 1 , by the one or more transceivers claim 1 , one or more behavior-based contextual cues of the first user viewing the ongoing multimedia content on the user computing device.3. The method of further comprising detecting claim 2 , by the one or more processors claim 2 , the disengagement of the ...

Multimedia File Transmission Apparatus and Method

A multimedia file transmission method, which relates to the fields of data transmission and image processing, includes acquiring network information; determining a transmission version of a multimedia file according to the network information, where different transmission versions are corresponding to different multimedia file quality; and transmitting the multimedia file according to the transmission version. The network information is automatically acquired, and the transmission version of the multimedia file is automatically determined according to the network information, which not only saves an operation of manually selecting, by a user, a transmission version and reduces operation complexity, but also improves appropriateness of determining a transmission version. 1. A multimedia file transmission apparatus , comprising:a non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions stored thereon; and acquire network information;', 'determine a transmission version of a multimedia file according to the network information, wherein different transmission versions are corresponding to different multimedia file quality; and', 'transmit the multimedia file according to the transmission version., 'a computer processor coupled to the non-transitory computer readable medium and configured to execute the instructions to2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the computer processor is further configured to execute the instructions to:calculate a file size limit for current transmission according to network status information when the network information is the network status information;determine the transmission version of the multimedia file according to the file size limit for current transmission when the network information is the network status information;determine a file size limit for current transmission according to a peer end restrictive condition when the network information is the peer end restrictive condition;determine the transmission version of ...

Intelligent Media Queue

Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for intelligently managing a playlist of digital media provide an intelligent dynamic queue that is configured to manage the playback of digital media. The queue can transition between passive playback mode, active playback mode, and mixed playback mode. The queue can handle the playback of the songs in the queue according to the playback mode and/or a queue status field that is associated with each song in the queue. 1. A method comprising:initiating display of a graphical user interface depicting a queue and including a plurality of selectable content sources;in response to receiving a selection of a first content source of the selectable content sources, adding a plurality of entries associated with media items from the first content source to the queue;adding a particular entry corresponding to a particular media item to a particular position in the queue based on input identifying the particular position, wherein a first subset of the plurality of entries precede the particular position in the queue and a second subset of the plurality of entries succeed the particular position in the queue; andin response to receiving a selection of a second content source of the selectable content sources, removing the second subset from the queue while maintaining the first subset in the queue.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adding entries to the queue following the particular position based on media items from the second content source in response to the selection of the second content source.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first content source corresponds to a first playlist and the second content source corresponds to a second playlist.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the particular media item is from the first content source.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the input identifying the particular position corresponds to a command to move the particular entry from a first position ...

LOGGING EVENTS IN MEDIA FILES

Logging events in a media file, including: providing a logger tool to allow a user to view media in multiple ways and to capture and validate key events within the media file; and tracking and logging events in the media file by adding information to the media file including locations of bars and tone, slates, content, logos, commercial blacks, quality control issues, subtitles, and captions. 1providing a logger tool to allow a user to view media in multiple ways and to capture and validate key events within the media file; andtracking and logging events in the media file by adding information to the media file including locations of bars and tone, slates, content, logos, commercial blacks, quality control issues, subtitles, and captions.. A method of logging events in a media file, the method comprising: The present application is a continuation application of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/492,710 (filed Jun. 8, 2012; now U.S. Pat. No. 9,342,535), which is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/026,134 (filed Feb. 11, 2011; now abandoned), which claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/429,720, filed Jan. 4, 2011, entitled “Tech Logger.”Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to logging events, and more specifically, to displaying and logging events associated with media files.BackgroundCreating lists of events for a video file by hand is tedious and prone to error. Reviewing a tape or video file in one tool while manually entering time codes in another can lead to mistakes and inconsistency. These types of problems can make it more difficult to consistently handle video files in a library.Embodiments of the present invention provide for displaying audio and video from data files and attaching metadata to the files.In one implementation, a method of logging events in a media file is disclosed. The method includes: providing a logger tool to allow a ...

REAL-TIME DOCUMENT ANNOTATION

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for receiving, managing, and displaying annotations on documents in real-time. A user (e.g., an author of a document) uploads a document into a real-time annotation system, which may then generate a composite presentation based on the uploaded document. The composite presentation includes all the content of the document presented in a specially configured graphical user interface to receive and manage annotations from a plurality of user devices. 1. A method comprising:causing display of a graphical user interface at a plurality of devices, the graphical user interface comprising a display of a set of graphical elements that include a first graphical element at a location among the display of the set of graphical elements;receiving annotation data from a first client device from among the plurality of devices, the annotation data comprising a selection of the first graphical element, an indication of an annotation type, and annotation contentpresenting an annotation identifier that corresponds to the annotation data at the location of the first graphical element among the display of the set of graphical elements in response to the receiving the annotation data, the annotation identifier based on the annotation type;receiving an input that selects the annotation identifier from a second client device from among the plurality of devices; andcausing display of the annotation content from the annotation data that corresponds with the annotation identifier at the second client device in response to the receiving the input that selects the annotation identifier from the second client device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the annotation content includes multimedia content.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the annotation data further comprises a user identifier that identifies a user profile associated with the first client device claim 1 , and wherein the causing display of the annotation data includes: ...

METHOD AND INTERACTIVE SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING PERFORMANCE AND USER EXPERIENCE WITH A PUMP

An interactive pumping system constructed in accordance with the principles herein includes a pump system having components constructed to sending and receiving and/or store data tags, input curve overlays captured by the system, alter music parameters for music played during the session based on system data to include volume, type of music, or other feature, receive visual information such as facial recognition data from the pump user, process and update the system based on any data or data interaction received during the session, and register impact data regarding the impact of changes made during the session, as well as components for correlating the data or data interaction sets gathered during the session to register the impact of changes made during the session and to alter and or customize the pump and or pumping environment based on the impact data in real time during the session to improve the user experience or session efficiency. 1. An interactive pump system comprising:at least one component configured to process and update the system during the pumping session based on data generated or data interactions generated during the session, the system further configured to register impact data regarding the impact of changes made during the session in response to the data generated or data interactions generated during the session.2. An interactive pumping system comprising:a system component configured to tag and store data generated during the session that is generated by the system automatically or input during the session by a user.3. The interactive pump system of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one component constructed to send and receive and/or store data tags, input curve overlays captured by the system, alter music parameters for music played during the session based on system data to include volume, type of music, or other feature, receive visual information such as facial recognition data from the pump user, process and update the system ...

ASSOCIATING STILL IMAGES AND VIDEOS

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for associating still images and videos. One method includes receiving a plurality of images and a plurality of videos and determining whether the images are related to the videos. The determining includes, for an image and a video, extracting features from the image and extracting features frames of the video, and comparing the features to determine whether the image is related to the video. The method further includes maintaining a data store storing data associating each image with each video determined to be related to the image. 1. (canceled)2. A system , comprising: receiving a digital image and a digital video;', 'extracting one or more features from the digital image;', 'identifying one or more representative frames in the digital video, wherein each representative frame is representative of a portion of the digital video;', 'extracting one or more respective features from each representative frame;', 'comparing the one or more features extracted from the digital image to the one or more respective features extracted from each representative frame; and', 'classifying the digital image as related to the digital video based on the comparison of the one or more features extracted from the image to the one or more respective features extracted from each representative frame., 'one or more computers including one or more storage devices storing instructions that when executed by the one or more computers cause the one or more computers to perform operations comprising3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the digital image is a digital still image.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein classifying the digital image as related to the digital video comprises:determining a strength of relationship between the digital image and the digital video based on the comparison of the one or more features extracted from the image to the one or more respective features extracted from each ...

DIGITAL CONTENT PROVISION SYSTEM

A digital content provision system is provided that can encourage potential customers to acquire digital content items. The digital content provision system includes: a recommendation data storage unit configured to store recommendation data for introducing or recommending the digital content items; a shelving image generating unit configured to generate, based on the externally inputted recommendation data and externally inputted data related to the digital content items, a shelving image of a plurality of digital content items being arranged and displayed on a shelf and recommendation data being displayed for at least some of the digital content items; and a provision terminal (display unit) configured to display the shelving image generated by the shelving image generating unit The digital content items can be provided in a plurality of stores, and the recommendation data is generated by each of the stores. 1. A digital content provision system for providing digital content items in a store , the system comprising:a recommendation data storage unit configured to store recommendation data for introducing or recommending the digital content items;a shelving image generating unit configured to generate, based on the externally inputted recommendation data and externally inputted data related to the digital content items, a shelving image of a plurality of digital content items being arranged and displayed on a shelf and recommendation data being displayed for at least some of the digital content items; anda display unit configured to display the shelving image generated by the shelving image generating unit,wherein the digital content items can be provided in a plurality of stores, and the recommendation data is generated by each of the stores.2. The digital content provision system according to claim 1 , further comprising a shelving information input unit configured to enable an input of shelving information for the digital content items claim 1 , wherein the ...

Media Sharing Across Service Providers

Embodiments including methods and apparatus to share file and file recommendations are disclosed. Data is received indicating a particular media item from a first service provider, where the particular media item is accessible from the first service provider according to a first pointer. A second pointer is identified in a database according to which the particular media item is accessible from a second service provider. Data indicating the second pointer is transmitted to a media playback system, via at least one of a WAN or a LAN. 120-. (canceled)21. A first computing device comprising:at least one processor;a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium; andprogram instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that are executable by the at least one processor to cause the first computing device to:receive, from a first user that has access to media items from a first media service, (i) a selection of a given media item that is available to the first user from the first media service, and (ii) an identity of a second user to which the given media item is recommended;obtain a first pointer to a first version of the given media item that is available from the first media service; andtransmit the first pointer and the identity of the second user to a network device along with an instruction for the network device to (i) determine that the second user has access to the given media item from a second media service, (ii) identify a second pointer to a second version of the given media item from the second media service, and (iii) transmit the second pointer to a second computing device associated with the second user.22. The first computing device of claim 21 , wherein the first pointer comprises a first uniform resource locator (URL) claim 21 , and wherein the second pointer comprises a second URL.23. The first computing device of claim 21 , wherein the instructions that are executable by the at least one processor to cause the first ...

DEVICE, METHOD, AND USER INTERFACE FOR MANAGING AND INTERACTING WITH MEDIA CONTENT

A method for content processing, including: classifying a plurality of media content items into corresponding categories; determining, based at least in part on a category, a content label and display information associated with the content label, wherein: the category corresponds to an item of media content; the content label corresponds to the category; and the display information indicates a display area for displaying the content label on a display interface; and displaying the content label based at least in part on the display information on the display interface. 1. A method for content processing , comprising:classifying a plurality of media content items into corresponding categories;determining, based at least in part on a category, a content label and display information associated with the content label, wherein:the category corresponds to an item of media content;the content label corresponds to the category; andthe display information indicates a display area for displaying the content label on a display interface; anddisplaying the content label based at least in part on the display information on the display interface.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining of the content label and the display information associated with the content label claim 1 , comprises:determining a priority level corresponding to the category; anddetermining, based at least in part on the priority level, the display information associated with the content label.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the determining of the priority level corresponding to the category comprises:determining one or more attributes associated with the category; anddetermining the priority level based at least in part on the determined one or more attributes.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the one or more attributes comprises at least one of the following: a dimension attribute claim 3 , a quantity attribute claim 3 , and/or an operation attribute.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the ...

Graph-Based Media Content Evaluation

According to one implementation, a system for performing graph-based media content evaluation includes a computing platform having a hardware processor, and a system memory storing a media content evaluation software code and a graph database. The hardware processor is configured to execute the media content evaluation software code to receive a query from a system user, and to identify one or more media content evaluation metrics corresponding to the query. In addition, the hardware processor is configured to execute the media content evaluation software code to search the graph database for a media content data relevant to the one or more media content evaluation metrics, and to retrieve the media content data from the graph database. The hardware processor is further configured to execute the media content evaluation software code to generate a report responsive to the query using the media content data. 1. A system comprising:a computing platform including a hardware processor and a system memory;the system memory storing a media content evaluation software code and a graph database; receive a query from a system user;', 'identify at least one media content evaluation metric corresponding to the query;', 'search the graph database for a media content data relevant to the at least one media content evaluation metric;', 'retrieve the media content data from the graph database; and', 'generate a report responsive to the query using the media content data., 'the hardware processor configured to execute the media content evaluation software code to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hardware processor is further configured to execute the media content evaluation software code to provide a graphical user interface (GUI) claim 1 , and wherein the query is received from the system user via the GUI.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising displaying the report to the system user via the GUI.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the report comprises a visual ...

INFORMATION DISPLAY METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM

The present disclosure describes techniques for identifying images of users in visual media data. One example method includes receiving visual media data from a client device, wherein the visual media data was captured in real time by the client device; detecting a presence of an image of a human in the visual media data; determining a user identification associated with the human based on the detected presence of the image of the human in the visual media data; retrieving data corresponding to the user based on the user identification; generating user graphics data based on the retrieved data corresponding to the user; and transmitting the user graphics data to the client device, wherein the client device is configured to display the user graphics data with the visual media data. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:receiving visual media data from a client device, wherein the visual media data was captured in real time by the client device;detecting a presence of an image of a human in the visual media data;determining a user identification associated with the human based on the detected presence of the image of the human in the visual media data;retrieving data corresponding to the user based on the user identification;generating user graphics data based on the retrieved data corresponding to the user; andtransmitting the user graphics data to the client device, wherein the client device is configured to display the user graphics data with the visual media data.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the visual media data comprises at least one of a single image frame claim 1 , or multiple consecutive frames of a video.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the presence of the image of a human in the visual media data further comprises:detecting the image of a human in the visual media data using a human character recognition algorithm; andextracting the detected image of the human from the visual media data.4. ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A PERSONALIZED CONCERT PLAYLIST

In accordance with an embodiment, described herein is a system and method for providing access to media content associated with an artist scheduled for performance. A media application enables display of a playlist personalized for a user, based on a location of the user, a list of artists scheduled for performance, and a media consumption history of the user. An input action causes a media server to populate the playlist with media content. The media server determines the location of the user, retrieves those performance listings within a predetermined distance, retrieves the media consumption history of the user, filters the performance listings based on the media consumption history to obtain a set of artists having performance listings relevant to the user, selects media content items associated with each artist, and organizes the selected media content items within the playlist. 1. A system for providing access to media content associated with an artist scheduled for performance , using a digital media content environment , comprising:a media device including a media application that enables display of a playlist personalized for a user based on a location of the user, a list of artists scheduled for performance, and a media consumption history of the user;wherein an input action can be performed by the user to cause a media server to populate the playlist with media content accessible to the user via the playlist; and determines the location of the user,', 'queries a database comprising performance listings, each of which performance listings is associated with an artist scheduled for performance, to retrieve performance listings within a predetermined distance of the location of the user,', 'queries a database comprising media consumption histories of a plurality of users of the media application, to retrieve the media consumption history of the user, wherein the media consumption history of the user describes media content items previously delivered from the ...

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS, INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, CONTENT MANAGEMENT METHOD, BROADCAST RECEPTION METHOD, INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION METHOD, PROGRAMS AND STORAGE MEDIUM

In a server serving as an information distribution apparatus and an information communication terminal, contents are managed by using content identifiers (content IDs) managed as IDs conforming to a rule of uniformity. Particularly, in the information communication terminal, a content ripped from a recording medium and stored in storage means is also managed by using a content identifier acquired from the information distribution apparatus. In this way, contents stored in the storage means can be managed by using content IDs each managed as an ID common to the information communication terminal and the information distribution apparatus. In communication between the information communication terminal and the information distribution apparatus, a content identifier conforming to a rule of uniformity identifies a content to which the content identifier is assigned so that the terminal is capable of downloading the content as well as acquiring additional information relevant to the content from the apparatus. 1. A method for downloading purchased content , the method comprising:sending, from a distribution server, identification data of content data available for purchase to an information processing apparatus;receiving, by the distribution server, data indicating intent to purchase the content data for a fee, from the information processing apparatus, based on a first user input detected by a touch panel of the information processing apparatus;sending, by the distribution server, the purchased content data to the information processing apparatus for download and storage in the information processing apparatus;receiving, by a backup server, management data including the identification data of the purchased content data stored in the information processing apparatus, from the information processing apparatus;updating, by the backup server, backup data of a user identification associated with the information processing apparatus based on the management data;receiving, by ...

Present Controlled Heterogeneous Digital Content to Users

An approach is provided to present controlled heterogeneous digital content to users. The approach receives topics corresponding to content items that were previously accessed by a user, such as having been watched by the user on a display device. Opposing topics are associated to the identified topics with each of the opposing topics being opposite to the corresponding topic. A user position score is calculated based upon at least some of the opposing topics. This position score is used to identify content recommendations which are then presented to the user. 1. A method comprising:receiving a plurality of topics corresponding to a plurality of content items previously accessed by a user;associating a plurality of opposing topics to a plurality of identified topics, wherein each of the opposing topics are opposite to at least one of the plurality of topics;calculating a user position score based upon one or more of the opposing topics;identifying a plurality of content recommendations based on the calculated user position score; andpresenting the content recommendations to the user.2. The method of further comprising:determining a topic weight value corresponding to each of the topics that correspond to the content items; andcalculating an opposing weight value corresponding to each of the opposing topics, wherein the opposing weight value of each opposing topic is based on the topic weight value of the respective topic.3. The method of further comprising:determining a current topic score pertaining to a selected one of the plurality of topics, wherein the current topic score corresponds to the user;identifying a desired topic score pertaining to the selected topic, wherein the desired topic score corresponds to the user;calculating a coefficient based on the current topic score and the desired topic score; andselecting one of the opposing topics based on the selected opposing topic having an opposing weight value that is predicted to move the current topic score ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CATEGORIZING MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES

The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for categorizing multimedia resources. The method includes: counting the numbers of icons for respective types of icons input by a user for a multimedia resource; and determining a category to which the multimedia resource belongs according to the numbers of the respective types of icons input for the multimedia resource. The method and device for categorizing multimedia resources according to the present disclosure can take respective types of icons input by the user for the multimedia resources into consideration when categorizing the multimedia resources, thereby improving the accuracy of the categorization of the multimedia resources. 1. A method for categorizing a multimedia resource , comprising:collecting input from one or more of a plurality of client devices associated with presentation of the multimedia resource on the client devices, the input indicating one or more icons, where each icon is associated with a corresponding type;counting numbers of icons for respective types of icons;determining, at a server device, a category to which the multimedia resource belongs according to the numbers of the respective types of icons input for the multimedia resource; andassociating category information representing the determined category with the multimedia resource.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises storing respective input times for at least some of the icons claim 1 , andcounting numbers of icons for respective types of icons comprises counting numbers of icons for respective types of icons included in the collected input having input times within a particular time period, where the particular time period starts no earlier than a time of release of the multimedia resource and ends such that a subset of fewer than all icons input by all of the plurality of client devices have input times within the particular time period.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

Cloud Queue Synchronization

Example implementations involve cloud queue synchronization. An example implementation may involve while playing back a particular media item from a local queue of media items, a playback device sending, to a remote server over the network interface, (i) a request for a window of media items from a cloud queue of media items that is accessible to the playback device via a wide area network, and (ii) an indication of the particular media item that is being played by the playback device. The playback device receives, over the network interface in response to the request for the window of media items, an indication of two or more media items from the cloud queue of media items and incorporates an indication of at least one of the two or more media items into the local queue of media items. 1. A playback device comprising:a network interface;at least one processor;a data storage; and while playing back a particular media item from a local queue of media items, sending, to a remote server over the network interface, (i) a request for a window of media items from a cloud queue of media items that is accessible to the playback device via a wide area network, and (ii) an indication of the particular media item that is being played by the playback device, wherein the local queue is stored in data storage of the playback device;', 'receiving, over the network interface in response to the request for the window of media items, an indication of two or more media items from the cloud queue of media items, wherein the two or more media items include at least one of: (a) a media item preceding the particular media item that is being played by the playback device, (b) a media item subsequent to the particular media item that is being played by the playback device, or (c) the particular media item that is being played by the playback device; and', 'incorporating an indication of at least one of the two or more media items into the local queue of media items., 'a program logic stored ...

Cloud Queue Synchronization

Example implementations involve cloud queue synchronization. An example implementation may involve a playback device sending a request for a window of media items from a cloud queue of media items that is accessible to the playback device via a wide area network, the request including (i) an indication of a reference media item, (ii) a first parameter indicating a number of media items preceding the reference media item to include in the window and (iii) a second parameter indicating a number of media items subsequent to the reference media item to include in the window. The playback device receives, in response to the request for the window of media items, an indication of a particular window of media items from the cloud queue of media items and incorporates the media items of the particular window into a local queue of media items. 1. A playback device comprising:a network interface;at least one processor;a data storage; and sending, to a remote server over the network interface, a request for a window of media items from a cloud queue of media items that is accessible to the playback device via a wide area network, the request including (i) an indication of a reference media item, (ii) a first parameter indicating a number of media items preceding the reference media item to include in the window and (iii) a second parameter indicating a number of media items subsequent to the reference media item to include in the window;', 'receiving, over the network interface in response to the request for the window of media items, an indication of a particular window of media items from the cloud queue of media items, wherein the particular window of media items from the cloud queue of media items includes: (a) when the first parameter is non-zero and the second parameter is zero, a window of media items preceding the reference media item, the window of media items subsequent to the reference media item including the number of media items indicated by the first parameter, ...

Cloud Queue Synchronization

Example implementations involve cloud queue synchronization. An example implementation may involve a cloud server system receiving a request for a window of media items from a cloud queue of media items that is maintained by the cloud server system and sending, to a playback device, the requested window of media items from the cloud queue of media items. The playback device receives the requested window of media items from the cloud queue of media items and populates a local queue with the media items from the window. The playback device also receives, from a mobile device, a request to modify the local queue, and in response to the request to modify the local queue, modifies the local queue according to the request to modify the local queue. 1. A system comprising a playback device and a cloud server system , receiving, from a playback device over a network interface of the cloud server system, a request for a window of media items from a cloud queue of media items that is maintained by the cloud server system; and', 'sending, to the playback device over the network interface of the cloud server system, the requested window of media items from the cloud queue of media items;, 'the cloud server system configured to perform functions comprising receiving, from the cloud server system over a network interface of the playback device, the requested window of media items from the cloud queue of media items;', 'populating a local queue with the media items from the window;', 'receiving, from a mobile device over the network interface of the playback device, a request to modify the local queue, wherein modifying the local queue comprises one or more of (a) adding one or more media items to the local queue, (b) removing one or more media items from the local queue, or (c) re-arranging one or more media items within the local queue; and', 'in response to the request to modify the local queue, modifying the local queue according to the request to modify the local queue., 'the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEARCHING MEDIA CONTENT

Systems and methods are described for searching media files using a set-top box (STB), a television receiver, digital video recorder (DVR), placeshifting device or other media device, or any type of network host that communicates with a media device of any sort. Search criteria is received from a user, and the search criteria is identified in listings of media programming available from one or more sources. In some implementations, a combined search result can be provided that identifies instances of the search criteria found in program guide listings, files stored on a digital video recorder (DVR), available on-demand content, or any other sources as desired. Some implementations may prioritize search results using information about files stored on a DVR, user preferences, or any other information as desired. 1. A method executable by a data processing system to identify desired media programming , the method comprising:receiving, by the data processing system, search criteria provided by a user that indicates the desired media programming;searching, by the data processing system, for the search criteria in both of a first listing of media programming available from a first source and in a second listing of media programming available from a second source that is different from the first source; andproviding a combined search result from the data processing system that identifies instances of the search criteria found in both the first and the second listings of media programming.2. The method of wherein the first listing is an electronic program guide and the second listing is a listing of files stored on a digital video recorder.3. The method of further comprising prioritizing the search result based on the listing of files stored on the digital video recorder.4. The method of wherein the prioritizing is adjusted based upon an age of the files stored on the digital video recorder.5. The method of further comprising prioritizing the search result based on a future ...

METHOD THAT ALLOWS A PUBLISHER?S WEBSITE TO ALLOW REGISTERED USERS TO UPLOAD AUDIO AND VIDEO CONTENT ON THE PUBLISHER?S WEB83-4

A method that allows registered users of a publisher's website to upload audio and video content on a thread of the publisher's website and wherein the uploaded content is transcribed, by a backend client comment management program for later retrieval by any user having access to the publisher's website. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. A method of allowing a publisher website to allow registered users to upload audio and video content on the publisher website , comprising:providing the publisher website;providing a specific application product interface (hereinafter “API”);installing a widget having a JAVASCRIPT plugin that is associated with the specific API on the publisher website, the widget will allow a user to upload audio or video content on the publisher website;having the publisher website call the specific API to validate the publisher's domain as an authorized publisher website;if the publisher's domain is validated, then the API returning the widget rendered served in a static server and targeted to an iframe set by the plugin within the publisher's web site:loading the widget on the publisher's website, then having the API request the retrieval of all audio or video content next, displaying all audio or video on the publisher website;then allowing users of the publisher website to view audio or video content on the publisher website;allowing a user of the publisher website to register with the API, after registering with the API, the user shall be a registered user;allowing the register user of the publisher website to upload audio or video content on to the publisher website, or to flag audio or video content on the publisher website;allowing the user to vote on the desirability of any audio or video content posted by another user to help determine the relevance of the audio or video content andhaving the API register the registered users based on each registered user's profile as described in other social media platforms, ...

PERSONALIZED MEDIA STATIONS

Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for generating an internet radio media station based on metadata available on the user's media library. The media station can be generated in response to a subscription request to an internet radio service. In one example, the media station is generated without a user seed. Metadata related to the user's media library is analyzed and format rules are selected and configured according to the analysis. The format rules are associated with slots in a media station that define the playback sequence of the media station. 1. A computing-device-implemented method comprising:selecting, using a processor, a plurality of media item candidates according to a media selection rule;confirming, using the processor, that the selected media item candidate does not belong to a non-compatible genre;weighting, using the processor, each of the plurality of media item candidates according a user preference criterion; andchoosing, using the processor, a highest weighted media item candidate from the plurality of weighted media item candidates.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the media selection rule is a heat seeker media selection rule configured to:select media item candidates that are not currently on a top chart, but are included in a database of media item programming priority candidates.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the media selection rule is a critical pick media selection rule configured to:select media item candidates from a database of editorially selected media items that editorially confirmed to be genre compatible.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the media selection rule is a commercial selection rule configured to:determine a media item that a user already owns; andselect media item candidates that the user does not own that are similar to the media items that the user already owns.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the media item candidates that are selected are from the same collection as two or ...

GENERATION OF PERSONALIZED PLAYLISTS FOR REPRODUCING CONTENTS

A method is provided for generating personalized playlists for reproducing contents in relation to the experience of an event by a user of a communication terminal. The method includes determining at least two distinct elements as a function of data provided by the communication terminal of the user and of data relating to the event which are made available by a device for providing services concerning the event. Each of the elements makes it possible to determine at least one content made available by at least one device for providing contents, wherein the contents thus determined for each element are integrated into a playlist. Thus, the playlist is not only generated automatically but in addition it is associated with an event and personalized as a function of the experience of this event by a user. 1. A method comprising:generating with a generator device personalized playlists for reproducing contents in relation to an experience of an event by a user of a communication terminal, wherein generating comprises:determining with the generator device at least two distinct elements as a function of data received by the generator device from said communication terminal of said user and of data relating to said event received by the generator device from a device for providing services concerning said event, each of said elements being configured to enable determination of at least one content made available by at least one device for providing contents, andintegrating said at least one content thus determined for each element into a playlist.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein integrating comprises integrating said at least one content into a playlist relating to the experience of the event by the user claim 1 , said at least one content being determined as a function of said element.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method comprises a recovering of geolocation data constituting at least one datum provided by said communication terminal of said ...

System and method for generating homogeneous metadata from pre-existing metadata

A method according to one embodiment includes determining the presence of pre-existing metadata associated with at least one local media content file. The method of this embodiment may also include determining at least one data field contained within the pre-existing metadata and generating a homogeneous metadata file for the at least one local media content file by mapping data contained within the at least one data field of the pre-existing metadata into at least one defined data field of the homogeneous metadata file.

Generating Playlists Using Calendar, Location And Event Data

A system and method of generating a playlist includes searching an event database having multiple events stored therein. One of the events is identified as corresponding to a user's interest data. A song database is searched. The song database includes at least one song corresponding to the identified event. A playlist corresponding to the identified event is generated. The playlist includes a list of at least one song corresponding to the identified event and a logical link to a recording of the at least one song. Access to the playlist can then be provided to the user. 1. Method of generating a playlist comprising:searching an event database having a plurality of events;identifying an event from the plurality of events, the identified event corresponding to a user's interest data;searching a content database having a plurality of media content corresponding to the identified event;generating the playlist corresponding to the identified event, the playlist including a list of at least one media content corresponding to the identified event and a logical link to access to the at least one media content; andproviding access to the playlist to a user device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of events includes events occurring in at least one of within a selected time period or geographically proximate to the user.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user's interest data includes at least one of the user's calendar entry claim 1 , the user's purchase history claim 1 , the user's Internet search query claim 1 , the user's Internet browsing history or the user's social network content.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the playlist includes arranging the playlist in an order corresponding to the user's interest data.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing access to the playlist includes providing access to the at least one media content.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing access to the playlist includes providing access to a ...

CONTENT LIST DISPLAY METHOD, CONTENT LIST DISPLAY APPARATUS, CONTENT SELECTING AND PROCESSING METHOD, AND CONTENT SELECTING AND PROCESSING APPARATUS

A content list display method includes the step of displaying a list of private content owned by a user and public content not owned by the user on a screen by using a predetermined common attribute as a search key attribute for search and display such that a difference between the private content and the public content can be visually recognized. 1. Apparatus , comprising: receive a selection of a first display mode or a second display mode; and', (i) obtain data associated with one or more pieces of private content owned by a user and data associated with one or more pieces of public content not owned by the user; and', '(ii) cause the obtained data associated with the one or more pieces of private content and with the one or more pieces of public content to be displayed in an order defined based at least in part on a time attribute associated with each piece of private content and each piece of public content; and, 'in response to receiving a selection of the first display mode, (i) obtain data associated with one or more pieces of private content owned by the user, and not data associated with any pieces of public content not owned by the user; and', '(ii) cause the obtained data associated with the one or more pieces of private content to be displayed in an order defined based at least in part on a time attribute associated with each piece of private content., 'in response to receiving a selection of the second display mode], 'at least one processor configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to:in response to receiving a selection of the first display mode, cause the obtained data in a display range to be initially displayed, the display range being determined based upon the time attribute associated with each piece of private content and each piece of public content; andin response to receiving a change to the display range, obtain data associated with one or more other pieces of public content.3. The apparatus ...

DYNAMIC CONTENT PREVIEW

Technologies are generally described for generating a preview of a content file dynamically based at least in part on content features of the content file. In some examples, a content preview system may include a content feature analysis unit configured to analyze one or more content features of a content file, and a preview type determination unit configured to determine a preview type for the content file based at least in part on the content features analyzed by the content feature analysis unit. 1. A method to dynamically provide a preview of a content file , comprising:analyzing, by a server, one or more content features of the content file to determine a property of the content file;determining, by the server, a preview type for the content file from among candidate preview types based at least in part on the determined property of the content file;receiving, by the server, customer review information regarding the content file, sales information regarding the content file, and a purchase history of a user;determining, by the server, an amount of the preview of the content file based at least in part on the customer review information, the sales information, and the purchase history of the user; andgenerating, by the server, the preview of the content file for the user based at least in part on the determined preview type for the content file and the determined amount of preview of the content file.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the content file includes an electronic book file claim 1 , an audio book file claim 1 , a video file claim 1 , a music file claim 1 , or a game file.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the content file is an electronic book and the property of the content file includes at least one of a story property claim 1 , a separability property claim 1 , or a specialty property.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the determining the preview type for the content file includes determining the preview type for the content file as a beginning of ...

GeoRadio

Systems, methods, and computer-program products are described for determining current location information which includes determining whether an object is moving by comparing the current location information with previous location information. Future location information is calculated and a point of interest is filtered using the future location information. A media asset is then matched to the filtered point of interest and a current score is determined for the matched media asset. Determining a current score includes determining a window in which the matched media asset is geographically relevant to the future location information, and updating the matched media asset score when the future location information changes. An ordered playlist is dynamically generated according to the future location information by repeatedly prioritizing and sequencing matched media assets according to the current score for each matched media asset, and matched media assets are played or displayed in the ordered playlist. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:determining future location information;determining one or more shapes, wherein shapes have an associated type, wherein types associated with shapes include point types and area types, and wherein proximity calculations are determined by shape type;filtering, on a computing device, the one or more shapes according to type, wherein filtering includes using the future location information;matching one or more media assets to the one or more filtered shapes;determining a current score for the one or more matched media assets, wherein a current score is determined according to the shape type associated with the filtered shape that matches the matched media asset, and wherein determining a current score includes using the future location information and the proximity calculation determined by the shape type to score the one or more matched media assets;dynamically generating a playlist according to the future location ...

Bi-directional search and sorting

A method, apparatus, system, and computer program product provide the ability to search for and interact with three-dimensional (3D) objects in a 3D model/drawing. Searches may be conducted on a per object basis (based on properties of the object) and search queries may be amended based on shared/common attributes between objects found in an initial search. Differences in search results can be identified and the causality may be used to perform additional searches. Search results may be listed in a list view and a correspondence between objects in the list view and the modeling view may be visibly discernible. Further, selection of a single object from a search result may focus the view on such an object while removing any occluding objects. Multiple selected objects can be viewed in an array of rotationally synchronized viewports.

PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC PRESENTATIONS BASED ON CONTEXTUAL AND BEHAVIORAL DATA

Systems and methods are disclosed that recommend one or more electronic presentations to a user based on one or more factors. These factors may include contextual information, behavioral information, profile information, or combinations of the foregoing. Contextual information may include content and/or features extracted from a given electronic presentation. Behavioral information may include user behavioral data, such as the number of times a user has viewed a presentation, the amount of the presentation viewed by the user, presentations previously viewed by the user, and other such behavioral data. Profile information may include user professional profile information, such as skills the user has identified as possessing, employment history information, and other such user professional profile information. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:extracting presentation content from a first electronic presentation being accessible to a plurality of users, the presentation content including at least one of graphical content, textual content, or audio content;determining a plurality of features from the extracted presentation content, the plurality of features representing individual elements used to construct the extracted presentation content; anddetermining a second electronic presentation as a recommended electronic presentation based on the determined features.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein extracting presentation content from the first electronic presentation occurs based on a predetermined condition being satisfied.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the predetermined condition is the expiration of a predetermined time interval.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising obtaining user behavior data for the first electronic presentation; and wherein the determining of the second electronic presentation is further based on the obtained user behavior data.5. The computer-implemented method ...

CROWDSOURCED PAIR-BASED MEDIA RECOMMENDATION

A method of generating media pair similarity ratings comprises presenting a user with a first media item, and querying the user regarding additional media items that are most similar to the first media item. Input is received from the user indicating the additional media items that are most similar to the first media item; and a pair similarity rating is set for the first media item and at least one of the additional media items based at least in part on the input indicating the additional media items most similar to the first media item. 1. A method of generating media pair similarity ratings , comprising:presenting a user with a first media item;querying the user regarding one or more additional media items that are most similar to the first media item;receiving input from the user indicating the one or more additional media items that are most similar to the first media item; andsetting a pair similarity rating for the first media item and at least one of the one or more additional media items based at least in part on the input indicating the one or more additional media items most similar to the first media item.2. The method of generating media pair similarity ratings of claim 1 , further comprising:presenting the user with at least one candidate media item;receiving an indication from the user that the at least one candidate media item is known to the user; andusing the indicated candidate media item as first media item.3. The method of generating media pair similarity ratings of claim 2 , further comprising:receiving an indication that the user does not know any of the at least one candidate media items; andpresenting the user with at least one additional candidate media item.4. The method of generating media pair similarity ratings of claim 1 , wherein the input indicating the additional media items that are most similar to the first media item comprises typed user entry of a similar media item name.5. The method of generating media pair similarity ratings ...

Rules Based Playlist Generation

Multiple playlists can be generated for broadcast or streaming. An aggregate difference representing a difference between the aggregate playout length of the multiple playlists and a target playout length can be determined. If the aggregate difference exceeds a difference threshold, a subsequent time period can be reduced, so a playlist generated for the subsequent time period can be constrained to be shorter. The playlists can be generated based on different versions of a ranking chart or list that includes ranked media items, e.g. songs, videos, etc., by automatically including the highest ranked media items to the playlist, but only adding some of the lower ranked media items to the playlist. Lower-ranked media items can be pseudo-randomly excluded from one or more of the playlists if the media item's rank in a newer version of a ranking chart is lower than its ranking in a previous version. 1. A method for use in a media automation system used to control and automate media broadcast functions , the method comprising: automatically selecting first media items from among a first set of available media items rated highest by a first version of a media ratings chart;', 'automatically selecting second media items from among a second set of available media items, a highest ranked second media item rated below a lowest ranked first media item by the first version of the media ratings chart;, 'automatically generating a first playlist using a computing device included in the media automation system, the first playlist is generated for inclusion in a particular time period corresponding to a target playout length, and automatically generating the first playlist includes automatically selecting third media items from among a set of available media elements rated highest by a second version of the media ratings chart;', 'automatically selecting fourth media items from among a set of available media items rated below a lowest ranked third media item by the second version of ...

Enhancing a Rendering System to Distinguish Presentation Time from Data Time

A machine-implemented method: (A) maintains a value of a data time parameter representing an amount of time required by a rendering system to render a portion of temporal sequence presentation data at a default presentation rate; (B) provides the value of the data time parameter to a first component of the rendering system; (C) calculates, based on the value of the data time parameter, a value of a presentation time parameter representing an amount of time elapsed during rendering of the portion of the temporal sequence presentation data; and (D) provides the value of the presentation time parameter to a second component of the rendering system; wherein the value of the presentation time parameter is not equal to the value of the data time parameter. 1(A) maintaining a value of a data time parameter tangibly stored in a second computer-readable medium and representing an amount of time required by the rendering system to render a portion of the temporal sequence presentation data at a default presentation rate;(B) providing the value of the data time parameter to a first component of the rendering system;(C) calculating, based on the value of the data time parameter, a value of a presentation time parameter tangibly stored in a third computer-readable medium and representing an amount of time elapsed during rendering of the portion of the temporal sequence presentation data; and(D) providing the value of the presentation time parameter to a second component of the rendering system;. A method, performed by at least one machine, for rendering temporal sequence presentation data in a machine-implemented rendering system, the temporal sequence presentation data being tangibly stored in a first computer-readable medium, the method comprising: The present invention relates to the field of content presentation by a digital rendering system such as a digital media player.Most traditional digital rendering systems, such as RealNetworks® RealPlayer® digital media players, ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXECUTING A SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTION FOR A NATURAL LANGUAGE QUERY

Systems and methods are described to address shortcomings in conventional conversation systems by executing a customized supplemental function for a natural language query based on the user's profile. In some aspects, the systems and methods receive a user query for a media asset, determine a query template in the user's profile matching the user's query, and identify and execute a supplemental function corresponding to the query template in addition to responding to the user's query. The user's profile is customized on the user's usage patterns of an interactive media guidance application. By monitoring the user's usage patterns and learning from the user's actions in conjunction with the user's natural language queries on which supplemental functions to execute, the interactive media guidance application may provide a smarter and more efficient user experience. 1. (canceled)2. A method for executing a supplemental function for a natural language query presented to an interactive media guidance application , comprising:receiving, from a user, a query for a media asset;generating for display the media asset in response to the query;retrieving a user profile indicating the user's usage patterns of the interactive media guidance application;determining whether the user profile includes a query template matching the user's query; identifying a supplemental function corresponding to the query template;', 'executing the supplemental function subsequent to generating for display the media asset in response to the query., "in response to determining that the user profile includes the query template matching the user's query:"}3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:generating for display an interactive media guidance screen including the media asset and output from execution of the supplemental function.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the supplemental function comprises a search function for identifying a content source where the media asset is available claim 3 , ...

Systems and methods for determining an execution path for a natural language query

Systems and methods are described to address shortcomings in conventional conversation systems by determining an execution path for a natural language query using questions and answers and selecting the path in a knowledge graph based on the entities in the questions and answers and the user's feedback. In some aspects, the systems and methods described provide for determining an execution path for a natural language query presented to an interactive media guidance application. The interactive media guidance application receives, from a user, a query including an input entity and an unknown term. The interactive media guidance application retrieves, from a knowledge graph, a plurality of possible responses for the query. The interactive media guidance application determines a correct response of the plurality of possible responses based on feedback from the user. The interactive media guidance application selects an execution path for the query based on the correct response.