Content using apparatus, content using method, distribution server apparatus, information distribution method, and recording medium
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1. A content using apparatus comprising:
- obtaining means for obtaining delimiter information for content data recorded on a recording medium;
accepting means for accepting input of an instruction by a user; and
generating means for generating content data from content data subject to processing to allow playback of content in a new manner, based on the delimiter information obtained by the obtaining means and the instruction accepted by the accepting means.
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Abstract
A content using apparatus includes an obtaining unit configured to obtain delimiter information for content data recorded on a recording medium; an accepting unit configured to accept input of an instruction by a user; and a generating unit configured to generate content data from content data subject to processing to allow playback of content in a new manner, on the basis of the delimiter information obtained by the obtaining unit and the instruction accepted by the accepting unit.
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1. A content using apparatus comprising:
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obtaining means for obtaining delimiter information for content data recorded on a recording medium;
accepting means for accepting input of an instruction by a user; and
generating means for generating content data from content data subject to processing to allow playback of content in a new manner, based on the delimiter information obtained by the obtaining means and the instruction accepted by the accepting means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A content using method comprising the steps of:
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obtaining delimiter information for content data recorded on a recording medium;
accepting input of an instruction by a user; and
generating content data from content data subject to processing to allow playback of content in a new manner, on the basis of the delimiter information obtained and the instruction accepted.
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12. A server apparatus for distributing delimiter information, the server apparatus comprising:
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storage means for storing delimiter information for a large number of pieces of content data;
receiving means for receiving a request for providing delimiter information, the request including a content data identifier and being transmitted via a network;
searching means for searching the storage means for delimiter information for target content data, on the basis of the content data identifier included in the providing request received by the receiving means; and
sending means for sending a result of searching by the searching means to a source of the providing request. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An information distribution method that is used with a storage medium storing delimiter information for a large number of pieces of content data, the information distribution method comprising the steps of:
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receiving a request for providing delimiter information, the request including a content data identifier and being transmitted via a network;
searching the storage medium for delimiter information for target content data, based on the content data identifier included in the providing request received; and
sending a result of the searching to a source of the providing request.
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18. A recording medium having recorded thereon a large number of pieces of delimiter information for various content data, wherein it is possible to refer to associated delimiter information on the basis of a content data identifier.
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19. A content using apparatus comprising:
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an obtaining unit configured to obtain delimiter information for content data recorded on a recording medium;
an accepting unit configured to accept input of an instruction by a user; and
a generating unit configured to generate content data from content data subject to processing to allow playback of content in a new manner, based on the delimiter information obtained by the obtaining unit and the instruction accepted by the accepting unit.
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20. A server apparatus for distributing delimiter information, the server apparatus comprising:
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a storage unit configured to store delimiter information for a large number of pieces of content data;
a receiving unit configured to receive a request for providing delimiter information, the request including a content data identifier and being transmitted via a network;
a searching unit configured to search the storage unit for delimiter information for target content data, based on the content data identifier included in the providing request received by the receiving unit; and
a sending unit configured to send a result of searching by the searching unit to a source of the providing request.
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