Slideshows comprising various forms of media
First Claim
1. A method for aiding users in the creation of multimedia devices, comprising:
- receiving a user selection of multiple forms of media to be integrated into a single slide show;
in response to receiving the user selection, integrating the media into a single slide show, comprising;
retrieving the media from a storage device; and
formatting the media as a single slide show that is enabled to be played by a conventional DVD player; and
burning the slide show onto a DVD.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided providing users with the ability to create and produce multimedia devices. In one aspect of the present invention, users are provided with the capability to easily and seamlessly create slideshows using multiple forms of graphic elements instead of just still pictures. In another aspect of the present invention, users are provided with the capability to create and modify the DVD menu that is required for DVDs to function properly on conventional DVD players. In still another aspect of the present invention, users are provided with an intuitive graphic interface that simply and clearly explains the trade offs the user must make in deciding which mode to record the DVD.
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19 Claims
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1. A method for aiding users in the creation of multimedia devices, comprising:
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receiving a user selection of multiple forms of media to be integrated into a single slide show; in response to receiving the user selection, integrating the media into a single slide show, comprising; retrieving the media from a storage device; and formatting the media as a single slide show that is enabled to be played by a conventional DVD player; and burning the slide show onto a DVD. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for aiding users in the creation of multimedia devices, comprising:
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a hard drive that stores media of multiple forms; a display screen; a user interface device that is used to select two or more media of multiple forms for inclusion in a multimedia slide show; a processor that; retrieves selected media from the hard drive; and formats the media as a single slide show that is enabled to be played by a conventional DVD player; a removable storage device; and an optical drive that; receives the removable storage device; burns the slide show onto the removable storage device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A computer readable medium that is enabled to store various forms of media, comprising:
a slide show that includes various forms of media, wherein the slide show is formatted to be played on a conventional DVD player. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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