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Method and apparatus for uploading, indexing, analyzing, and searching media content

  • US 6,374,260 B1
  • Filed: 02/28/2000
  • Issued: 04/16/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/24/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method comprising:

  • a) transferring files identified by a user from a source location at which the user found the files to a central location specified by the user, the files comprising media content;

    b) generating multiple files having transcoded formats for each of the files;

    c) receiving user annotations comprising free form textual comments and selected data regarding the media content of the files;

    d) storing the user annotations as metadata in association with the files;

    e) indexing for each one of the files textual data from within the file, a filename for the file, and the metadata;

    f) generating multiple types of previews for each of the files;

    g) receiving queries from a user regarding the metadata and media content at the central location;

    h) selecting files comprising media content responsive to the user queries;

    i) providing the transcoded formats of the files; and

    j) providing the multiple types of previews of the selected files, and metadata associated therewith, for retrieval by the user.

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