Visual content summary
US7262772B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/30
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are described for selecting and displaying specific content elements from within content of a media asset, such that the content elements may be displayed within a reserved portion of a user display, thereby providing a visual summary of the media asset content. The content elements may be provided along with a graphical representation of the content elements indicating, for example, their importance within the media asset relative to one another and/or to a user preference. In this way, the user may quickly and easily assess his or her level of interest in the media asset.
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