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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 dateDec 6, 2000
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2022

Classification

  • 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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