Method and apparatus for storing and accessing videos from a remote location
First Claim
1. An application service platform that allows any website to easily accept video uploads from its audience whereby such user-generated videos are stored, accessed, played, categorized, discussed, rated and displayed in a scalable, intuitive fashion, the system comprising:
- a central repository and application server comprising;
a storage device;
a plurality of media categories, wherein a single media category is associated with a video that is located on the storage device;
an uploader configured to permit the video to be transmitted to the storage device; and
a rating system configured to permit rating of the video located on the storage device; and
a link that is configured to be placed on a remote Internet site, wherein the link routes a request to an alternate Internet website upon a request for access to the central repository and application server.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus that enables a remote application platform the ability to allow any Internet website to receive and play video contributions from its users. The application platform provides websites with a number of functions related to uploaded videos that requires only that websites place relevant code on their web pages. Among other things, videos may be approved, listed, played, rated, distributed and discussed. Once videos are uploaded and stored at a central repository, they are reviewed to determine the type of access, if any, that should be associated with a given video. A tracking device can be used to determine the number of requests that are made for a given video or how many times a video has been viewed. The central repository is available through a remote access point, which enables the videos to be access from any location or website.
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1. An application service platform that allows any website to easily accept video uploads from its audience whereby such user-generated videos are stored, accessed, played, categorized, discussed, rated and displayed in a scalable, intuitive fashion, the system comprising:
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a central repository and application server comprising;
a storage device;
a plurality of media categories, wherein a single media category is associated with a video that is located on the storage device;
an uploader configured to permit the video to be transmitted to the storage device; and
a rating system configured to permit rating of the video located on the storage device; and
a link that is configured to be placed on a remote Internet site, wherein the link routes a request to an alternate Internet website upon a request for access to the central repository and application server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for accessing and storing videos, wherein the method provides a remote Internet website with the ability to offer video uploading and viewing features, the method comprising:
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providing an option on the remote Internet website for uploading a video, wherein the option is configured to route a request for the option to an application platform; and
upon a selection of the option, routing the request to the alternate application platform which comprises a central repository configured to store videos. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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