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Synchronizing multimedia parts with reference to absolute time, relative time, and event time

  • US 6,188,396 B1
  • Filed: 03/29/1996
  • Issued: 02/13/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/29/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of synchronizing on a computer system a multimedia title which is comprised of a plurality of parts, comprising the steps of:

  • displaying an at-a-glance visual layout of synchronization of the plurality of parts;

    synchronizing at least one of the parts with reference to absolute time represented by a time-line associated with said visual layout;

    automatically synchronizing with at least one user selectable co-tool associated with said visual layout at least one of the parts with reference to relative time; and

    synchronizing at least one of the parts with reference to event time represented by an arbitrary event raised by an arbitrary part.

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