Segmented timeline for a media-editing application
US8631326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B27/34
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Some embodiments provide a method that receives a timeline that includes several pieces of content. The method receives user input to divide the timeline into hierarchical segments of varying duration. The method defines associations between the pieces of content and at least one hierarchical level of the segments. In some embodiments, the method is performed by a media-editing application and the pieces of content are media clips inserted into the timeline by a user.
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