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Method and apparatus for selecting related content for display in conjunction with a media

US8793256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 2008
Grant dateJul 29, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/02
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, the present invention is a method and apparatus for selecting related content for display in conjunction with a media. One embodiment of a method for selecting related content for display in conjunction with a media, where the media includes a primary media and a secondary media that is time-synchronized with the primary media, includes retrieving one or more items of metadata associated with the media, selecting at least one item of related content based on the metadata, and displaying the related content substantially simultaneously with display of the media.

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