System and method for audio creation and editing in a multimedia messaging environment
US7225405B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/4393
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for editing audio objects in which a variety of audio objects are represented as images and laid out in a 2 dimensional visual environment. The system includes a display unit, a processing unit, a user interface unit, and a device for playing/receiving audio. The system has the capability to perform a variety of editing functions, such as the recording and playback of audio content, joining and splitting audio objects, and reordering audio objects. Additionally, the system includes functionality to automatically recording new content when sound is detected above a set threshold. Furthermore, the system includes functionality for linking portions of audio objects to media objects such as HTML documents and video.
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