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Clickable video hyperlink

US7620914B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2006
Grant dateNov 17, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/478
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system that provides binds or associates a clickable hyperlink with an object that appears in a video stream. The hyperlink may be sent in a separate stream from the video stream, and user interfaces are provided to a user to activate the hyperlink. Activation of the hyperlink may cause a redirection to an associated website. Furthermore, feedback may be provided as to the user's activity regarding interest and activation regarding particular hyperlinks in the video.

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