System and method for controlling display of motion picture subtitles in a selected language during play of a software carrier
US5497241A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B2220/41
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for playing a selected one of multiple subtitle tracks recorded in synchronized fashion with a motion picture on an optical disk. Individual subtitle tracks in numerous languages may be provided for the same motion picture, with or without multiple soundtracks. The user may select a soundtrack in his/her language if it is available. If not, subtitles can be displayed in a selected language.
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