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Aggregating metadata for media content from multiple devices

  • US 20050015713A1
  • Filed: 06/22/2004
  • Published: 01/20/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for collecting metadata for media content stored on a plurality of devices, said method comprising:

  • automatically detecting an event generated in response to an action by a first device, said first device having a media file stored thereon;

    determining an identifier associated with the media file in response to the detected event;

    obtaining metadata for the media file from a metadata provider using the determined identifier;

    storing the obtained metadata in a memory area associated with a second device; and

    enabling a user to manipulate the stored metadata.

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