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Audio and video program recording, editing and playback systems using metadata
James D. Logan,Scott A. Durgin,Brian D Doe,Vincent E. Colella,Jeffrey M. Santos,Michael G. Palone,Stephen Boone,McFarland Hale,Paul M. Mansfield,Gregory J. Read +9 more
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In this paper, a system for utilizing metadata created either at a central location for shared use by connected users, or at each individual user's location, to enhance user's enjoyment of available broadcast programming content is presented.Abstract:
A system for utilizing metadata created either at a central location for shared use by connected users, or at each individual user's location, to enhance user's enjoyment of available broadcast programming content. A variety of mechanisms are employed for automatically and manually identifying and designating programming segments, associating descriptive metadata which the identified segments, distributing the metadata for use at client locations, and using the supplied metadata to selectively record and playback desired programming.read more
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