Methods, apparatus and systems for exchange of video content
First Claim
1. A method for exchange of video content, comprising:
- providing a media outlet application on a media outlet device;
providing an interactive media application on a user device of a user, the interactive media application enabling communications with the media outlet device via the media outlet application;
recording and encoding video content on the user device;
recording associated metadata information for storage and transmission together with the video content, the associated metadata information comprising at least one of date and time information of the recording and geographic position information indicative of a recording location of the user device during the recording;
displaying an interactive map on a user interface of the media outlet device, the interactive map showing a current location of the user device;
searching the recorded video content via the user interface and the interactive map by the at least one of the date and time information and the geographic position information;
enabling purchase of the video content from the user via the user interface; and
communicating the purchased video content from the user device to at least one of a central server and the media outlet device.
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Abstract
Methods, apparatus, and systems for exchange of video content are provided. A media outlet device is provided with a media outlet application, and a user device of a user is provided with an interactive media application, the interactive media application enabling communications with the media outlet device via the media outlet application. Video content is recorded and encoded on the user device. An interactive map is displayed on a user interface of the media outlet device. The interactive map shows a current location of the user device. The purchase of the video content from the user is enabled via the user interface. The purchased video content is communicated from the user device to at least one of a central server and the media outlet device.
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23 Claims
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1. A method for exchange of video content, comprising:
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providing a media outlet application on a media outlet device; providing an interactive media application on a user device of a user, the interactive media application enabling communications with the media outlet device via the media outlet application; recording and encoding video content on the user device; recording associated metadata information for storage and transmission together with the video content, the associated metadata information comprising at least one of date and time information of the recording and geographic position information indicative of a recording location of the user device during the recording; displaying an interactive map on a user interface of the media outlet device, the interactive map showing a current location of the user device; searching the recorded video content via the user interface and the interactive map by the at least one of the date and time information and the geographic position information; enabling purchase of the video content from the user via the user interface; and communicating the purchased video content from the user device to at least one of a central server and the media outlet device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for exchange of video content, comprising:
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providing a media outlet application on a media outlet device; providing an interactive media application on a user device of a user, the interactive media application enabling communications with the media outlet device via the media outlet application; recording and encoding video content on the user device; displaying an interactive map on a user interface of the media outlet device, the interactive map showing a current location of the user device; enabling purchase of the video content from the user via the user interface; and communicating the purchased video content from the user device to at least one of a central server and the media outlet device; wherein; multiple user devices are shown on the interactive map with at least one of corresponding recording locations and routes of travel; and the multiple user devices comprise at least one of; active user devices which are currently recording video content; and inactive user devices which are not currently recording video content. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for exchange of video content, comprising:
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providing a media outlet application on a media outlet device; providing an interactive media application on a user device of a user, the interactive media application enabling communications with the media outlet device via the media outlet application; recording and encoding video content on the user device; displaying an interactive map on a user interface of the media outlet device, the interactive map showing a current location of the user device; enabling purchase of the video content from the user via the user interface; communicating the purchased video content from the user device to at least one of a central server and the media outlet device; and enabling a chat function on the user device and the media outlet device for communication between the user and a staff member of a media outlet; wherein the chat function enables at least one of; negotiations for purchase of the video content; directions and instructions from the staff member to the user regarding the current recording of the video content; and negotiations for purchase of future recording services. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A method for exchange of video content, comprising:
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providing a media outlet application on a media outlet device; providing an interactive media application on a user device of a user, the interactive media application enabling communications with the media outlet device via the media outlet application; recording and encoding video content on the user device; displaying an interactive map on a user interface of the media outlet device, the interactive map showing a current location of the user device; enabling purchase of the video content from the user via the user interface; communicating the purchased video content from the user device to at least one of a central server and the media outlet device; and enabling a chat function on the user device and the media outlet device for communication between the user and a staff member of a media outlet; wherein text from the chat function is shown as a transparent or translucent overlay on the user device appearing over a display showing the content being recorded.
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20. A method for exchange of video content, comprising:
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providing a media outlet application on a media outlet device; providing an interactive media application on a user device of a user, the interactive media application enabling communications with the media outlet device via the media outlet application; recording and encoding video content on the user device; displaying an interactive map on a user interface of the media outlet device, the interactive map showing a current location of the user device; enabling purchase of the video content from the user via the user interface; communicating the purchased video content from the user device to at least one of a central server and the media outlet device; and enabling a chat function on the user device and the media outlet device for communication between the user and a staff member of a media outlet; wherein the chat function enables a transparent or translucent keyboard overlay on the user device appearing over a display showing the content being recorded.
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21. A method for exchange of video content, comprising:
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providing a media outlet application on a media outlet device; providing an interactive media application on a user device of a user, the interactive media application enabling communications with the media outlet device via the media outlet application; recording and encoding video content on the user device; displaying an interactive map on a user interface of the media outlet device, the interactive map showing a current location of the user device; enabling purchase of the video content from the user via the user interface; and communicating the purchased video content from the user device to at least one of a central server and the media outlet device; wherein; a plurality of user devices are provided with the interactive media application; a corresponding plurality of current locations for each of the plurality of the user devices are displayed on the interactive map; a corresponding route for each of the plurality of user devices is displayed on the interactive map; and for each recording location along each of the routes, a waypoint indicator is displayed on the route on the interactive map. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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23. A system for exchange of video content, comprising:
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a media outlet device; a user device of a user adapted for recording and encoding video content and for communication with the media outlet device; an interactive map displayed on a user interface of the media outlet device, the interactive map showing at least a current location of the user device; a transaction engine enabling purchase of the video content from the user via the user interface; wherein; the purchased video content is communicated from the user device to at least one of a central server and the media outlet device; associated metadata information is recorded for storage and transmission together with the video content, the associated metadata information comprising at least one of date and time information of the recording and geographic position information indicative of a recording location of the user device during the recording; and the recorded video content is searchable via the user interface and the interactive map by the at least one of the date and time information and the geographic position information.
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