Interface for watching a stream of videos
US8291452B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2200/1637
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for browsing videos that are organized as channels. A browsing interface allows a user to browse videos with primarily a simple directional controller. The up and down inputs of the directional controller control navigation between levels of the interface such as search, playback control, full screen playback, video browsing and channel browsing. The left and right inputs of the directional controller control various options at the active level of the user interface and the select input allows the user to select an option. The user can browse various channels and videos within a channel to select media for playback. Videos in a channel play continuously to minimize input from the directional controller.
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