Interactive applications for stored video playback
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1. A method for playing back video content obtained from independent sources in an audio/video entertainment system comprising the steps of:
- recording video content received from independent sources;
categorizing the received video content;
receiving video indices associated with the recorded video content;
displaying categories of the recorded content wherein receiving a selection of a category displays a list of items of recorded video content related to the category;
receiving a selection of one of the listed items; and
playing the selected item of recorded video content in accordance with the associated video indices.
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Abstract
An interactive application uses Digital Video Record (DVR) features to create one or more video segments and associated indexes from broadcast television programming. The video segments and associated indexes may be obtained from independent sources and, in any event, are used by the application to create an enhanced programming viewing experience.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for playing back video content obtained from independent sources in an audio/video entertainment system comprising the steps of:
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recording video content received from independent sources;
categorizing the received video content;
receiving video indices associated with the recorded video content;
displaying categories of the recorded content wherein receiving a selection of a category displays a list of items of recorded video content related to the category;
receiving a selection of one of the listed items; and
playing the selected item of recorded video content in accordance with the associated video indices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. The invention as in claim I wherein the video content is downloaded as streaming media from a server.
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14. A method for creating an interactive program having one or more segments of video data in an audio/video entertainment system comprising the steps of:
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receiving and storing video data;
receiving event log data corresponding to entry points in the video data to thereby define segments of video data;
executing an application program defining rules for playing back the segments of video data;
requesting user input at a discrete entry point in one of the segments of video data in accordance with the defined rules;
playing a different video segment in accordance with a response received from the user. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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