Method and system for detecting content on media and devices and launching applications to run the content
US7444645B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4411
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are provided for detecting content on media and devices and automatically launching applications to run the detected content. In one embodiment, the system searches the media or device for content and automatically launches the appropriate application without the user searching for the application. In another embodiment, the system provides the user with a filtered list of applications to run content found on the media or device.
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