Flexible methods for cataloguing metadata and for specifying a play queue for media systems
First Claim
1. A method for cataloguing Albums in a device for selecting and playing Tracks from Albums comprising the steps of:
- (a) defining a set of Genres, wherein each Genre is associated with its own set of Metadata Tags;
(b) assigning each Album to a Genre;
(c) assigning Metadata values to each Metadata Tag in the set associated with the Genre to which an Album is assigned.
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Abstract
A flexible method for cataloguing metadata makes it possible for users of digital media systems to define the set of metadata tags that best describe recordings within each genre. Tagging recordings with appropriate metadata facilitates selection of a desired recording. In addition, flexible metadata tags minimize the display area required to present information essential to selecting the desired recording. A flexible method for specifying a Play Queue makes it possible to queue items comprising Collections of Tracks. Tracks can be collected according to various criteria. One type of Collection simply lists the desired Tracks from a single album. Other Collections specify Tracks based on a search of the catalog, a random selection from the catalog, or a previously saved list. Collections maintain their identity in the Play Queue, so users can easily modify or remove a Collection or change the sequence of Collections.
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19 Claims
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1. A method for cataloguing Albums in a device for selecting and playing Tracks from Albums comprising the steps of:
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(a) defining a set of Genres, wherein each Genre is associated with its own set of Metadata Tags; (b) assigning each Album to a Genre; (c) assigning Metadata values to each Metadata Tag in the set associated with the Genre to which an Album is assigned. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for specifying a play queue including a sequence of Tracks to play comprising the steps of:
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forming Collections by aggregating Tracks according to user criteria; selecting specific Collections by selecting graphical representations of desired Collections; and placing selected Collections in the play queue. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. Apparatus for allowing a user to select Tracks from Albums comprising:
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a Metadata Server for storing a set of Albums wherein each Album is assigned to a Genre; a Play Server for playing Tracks; and a Client Device including— means for allowing the user to select a Genre; means for retrieving information regarding Albums assigned to the selected Genre from the Metadata Server; means for allowing the user to designate Albums and Tracks from the Albums assigned to the selected Genre, and means for directing the Play Server to play designated Tracks. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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