Method of collecting data using an embedded media player page
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1. A method of collecting data in connection with the retrieval of a media file, comprising the steps of:
- transmitting to a media device an embedded media player page for playing said media file; and
transmitting a media file identification message to a log server, said media file identification message identifying said media file.
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Abstract
A method of collecting data in connection with the retrieval of a media file includes the steps of transmitting to a media device (110) an embedded media player page for playing the media file and transmitting a media file identification message to a log server (104). The media file identification message identifies the media file. The log server (104) records that the media file has been selected for play back by a user in a log associated with the media file.
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1. A method of collecting data in connection with the retrieval of a media file, comprising the steps of:
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transmitting to a media device an embedded media player page for playing said media file; and
transmitting a media file identification message to a log server, said media file identification message identifying said media file. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A computer-readable medium encoded with a computer program code for directing a processor to collect data in connection with the retrieval of a media file, comprising:
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a first code segment for instructing a media device (110) to play said media file in an embedded media player page; and
a second code segment for instructing said media device (110) to transmit a media file identification message to a log server, said media file identification message identifying said media file, wherein said log server (104) records that said media file has been selected for play back by a user in a log associated with said media file. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A data signal embodied in a carrier wave encoded with computer program code for directing a processor to collect data in connection with the retrieval of a media file, comprising:
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a first code segment for instructing said media device (110) to play said media file in an embedded media player page; and
a second code segment for instructing said media device (110) to transmit a media file identification message to a log server, said media file identification message identifying said media file, wherein said log server (104) records that said media file has been selected for play back by a user in a log associated with said media file. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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