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Media management system and method

US7720871B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2006
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/913
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A media management system for managing a user's media files and information related to such media files and a method of the same. In one aspect, the system and method are operable on a user's computing device. In one aspect, the system comprises a storage management component, a server communication component, a media player component, an instant messaging component, and a media engine component. In one aspect, the method allows a user to browse and/or exchange media files with other users via a network using an instant messaging component.

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