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Method and apparatus for embedding media programs having custom user selectable thumbnails

US8806340B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2010
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/812
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for embedding a media program with a randomly user selected thumbnail is disclosed. The user can scan a media program to identify one of a plurality of media program frames, select the frame of interest, then designate it as the thumbnail to use in connection with the embedded media program.

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