Integrated social network and stream playback
US9633016B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4828
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for searching and playing multimedia content on a social network portal is disclosed. The system and method includes hosting a social network portal of a user, wherein the social network portal displays information of the user. The method further includes integrating, on the social network portal of the user, a multimedia controller. A selection or mouse-over of the multimedia controller initiates and controls the playback and selection of a multimedia item on an integrated multimedia player. The method also includes enabling a user to simultaneously navigate the social network portal and stream content via the integrated multimedia player. A user can also search for or request multimedia content via the multimedia controller and player.
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