Methods and Devices Employing Content Identifiers
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1. A method for operating a system that associates content identifiers with associated metadata, comprising:
- storing first metadata associated with a first content identifier, and storing second metadata associated with a second content identifier;
responsive to submission of a content identifier from a user device, taking an action employing metadata associated with the submitted content identifier; and
irrespective of submission of a content identifier from a user device, taking an action employing stored metadata.
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Abstract
Content identifiers are associated with respective metadata. Through use of the metadata, a user'"'"'s experience with the content can be enhanced. A variety of other arrangements are also detailed.
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7 Claims
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1. A method for operating a system that associates content identifiers with associated metadata, comprising:
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storing first metadata associated with a first content identifier, and storing second metadata associated with a second content identifier;
responsive to submission of a content identifier from a user device, taking an action employing metadata associated with the submitted content identifier; and
irrespective of submission of a content identifier from a user device, taking an action employing stored metadata. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method comprising:
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in a first transaction, receiving a first content identifier sent from a first remote device, and identifying metadata appropriate thereto;
in a second transaction, receiving the same content identifier sent from a second remote device, and identifying metadata appropriate thereto;
wherein the metadata identified in the first and second transactions are different. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5)
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6. A method comprising:
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receiving a first version of entertainment content;
applying an operation to said first version to yield an identifier;
transmitting the identifier to a remote system; and
as a consequence, providing a second version of entertainment content, the second version being enhanced relative to the first version.
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7. A method comprising:
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at a first device, applying an operation to entertainment content to yield a content identifier;
sending said content identifier to a remote system; and
as a consequence, at a second device distinct from the first, facilitating access to entertainment content.
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