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Managing content versions

US9158765B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2012
Grant dateOct 13, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B27/11
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Items of content may be available in any of a number of versions. Major aspects of each content version, such as overall plot and major characters, may generally overlap. However, minor aspects, such as level of description, minor characters, or sub-plots may vary between versions. Accordingly, systems and methods are provided for managing playback of multiple content versions, and enabling users to switch between such content versions. In some embodiments, a playback path including portions of multiple content versions may be provided, such that a user may consume only desired portions of each content version. In other embodiments, a determined playback path may be utilized to create a customized content version, which may be provided to a user.

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