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1. A computer implemented method of storing a representation of a media object comprising the steps of:
- examining the media object to locate portions of the media object having predetermined characteristics; and
storing a preview of the media object.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for searching for multimedia files in a distributed database and for displaying results of the search based on the context and content of the multimedia files.
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1. A computer implemented method of storing a representation of a media object comprising the steps of:
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examining the media object to locate portions of the media object having predetermined characteristics; and
storing a preview of the media object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of generating a preview comprising the steps of:
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a) determining a preview image size; and
b) selecting images from said media object for display in said preview. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method viewing a media object comprising the steps of:
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a) providing a low bandwidth representation of said media object for review by a user;
b) allowing said user to select said media object after review of said low bandwidth representation. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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