SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEARCHING AND FOR DISPLAYING MEDIA CONTENT
First Claim
1. A method for searching and for displaying media content on a display device, the method comprising:
- receiving a search request from a user;
searching a plurality of media content sources to identify media content corresponding with the search request;
displaying a description of the media content on the display device;
receiving user input selecting at least one file of the media content for display on the display device;
generating a content stream based on the selected at least one file of the media content; and
displaying the content stream on the display device.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for searching and for displaying media content on a display device, such as a television. A user may search for media content while viewing their display device. Further, a user may search multiple sources while viewing their display device to find media content to download, purchase, display, etc., on their display device. Search results are displayed on the display device, with various options available to the user. A user may then download, purchase, view and/or experience selected media content. Thus, users may then experience media content within a short period of time after deciding to acquire the media content. Further, users may view media content from a media server or media unit without preloading the media content on the media unit, and may experience a greater selection of media content.
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42 Claims
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1. A method for searching and for displaying media content on a display device, the method comprising:
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receiving a search request from a user; searching a plurality of media content sources to identify media content corresponding with the search request; displaying a description of the media content on the display device; receiving user input selecting at least one file of the media content for display on the display device; generating a content stream based on the selected at least one file of the media content; and displaying the content stream on the display device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for searching and for displaying media content on a display device, the method comprising:
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receiving a search request from a user; searching a plurality of media content sources to identify media content corresponding with the search request that is available for purchase from the plurality of media content sources; displaying a description of the media content on the display device; receiving user input indicating a purchase of at least one file of the media content from at least one of the plurality of media content sources; generating a content stream based on the purchased at least one file of the media content; and displaying the content stream on the display device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A media unit for searching and for displaying media content on a display device, the media unit comprising:
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an interface system adapted to receive a search request from a user; and a processing system coupled to the interface system and coupled to the display device and adapted to; search a plurality of media content sources to identify media content corresponding with the search request; and display a description of the media content on the display device; wherein the interface system is further adapted to receive user input selecting at least one file of the media content for display on the display device, and wherein the processing system is further adapted to; generate a content stream based on the selected at least one file of the media content; and display the content stream on the display device. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A media unit for searching and for displaying media content on a display device, the media unit comprising:
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an interface system adapted to receive a search request from a user; and a processing system coupled to the interface system and coupled to the display device, the processing system further adapted to; search a plurality of media content sources to identify media content corresponding with the search request that is available for purchase from the plurality of media content sources; and display a description of the media content on the display device, wherein the interface system is further adapted to receive user input indicating a purchase of at least one file of the media content from at least one of the plurality of media content sources, and the processing system is further adapted to; generate a content stream based on the purchased at least one file of the media content; and display the content stream on the display device. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42)
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