Automatic hierarchical categorization of music by metadata
US6928433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99943
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, performed by software executing on the processor of a portable music playback device, that automatically files tracks according to hierarchical structure of categories to organize tracks in a logical order. A user interface is utilized to change the hierarchy, view track names, and select tracks for playback or other operations.
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