Content management for packet-communicating devices
US9047235B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/5681
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Media content associated with a playlist is provided for remote access over a packet-based network. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a host server provides access to a user-defined playlist depicting media content available from user's media content source (e.g., at a registered user's PC). User-defined playlists and associated media content are managed to facilitate access to media in accordance with characteristics of the media content and/or playlist such as format and bitrate, and as may be related to an intended playback use of the playlist. Media content for the playlists is stored in a network storage device for remote access, with the storage managed to facilitate remote access in appropriate formats, with selective cross-referencing among playlists for different playlist types, content format and content bandwidth.
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