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Searching for segments based on an ontology

US9477712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2014
Grant dateOct 25, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/48
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention pertains to methods, systems, and apparatus for identifying media items relevant to a selected subject matter, the method comprising determining the subject matter of a first media item, the first media item comprising at least one of audio content and video content, determining the classification within an ontology of the subject matter of the first media item, analyzing the ontology to identify other subject matter related to the subject matter of the first media item, and performing a search for other media items relevant to the subject matter of the first media item as a function of at least the other related subject matter according to the ontology.

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