Method and apparatus for browsing using alternative linkbases
First Claim
1. A method for use in a second computerized device set which is configured for wireless communication using a wireless communications protocol that enables wireless communication with a first computerized device set, wherein the first computerized device set includes a continuous media player, the method comprising:
- receiving discovery information that is obtained in accordance with a device management discovery protocol that is implemented at a communication layer above an internet protocol layer, wherein the discovery information allows a determination to be made at the second computerized device set that the first computerized device set is capable of exchanging data related to a presentation of a continuous media content;
making available to a user a user interface that allows the user to select to enable communications with the first computerized device set;
obtaining state data that is wirelessly received, in accordance with a wireless local area network protocol, the state data relating to the presentation of the continuous media content on the first computerized device set, wherein the state data includes information usable for determining an identity of the continuous media content, the determining an identity of the continuous media content being accomplished without reference to a broadcast channel identification in the event that the continuous media content is obtained via a broadcast channel, the identity of the continuous media content in turn being usable to obtain linkbase data that is distinct from the state data, wherein the linkbase data makes an association between the continuous media content and one or more items of enhancement content for subsequent use to facilitate presentation of at least one item of enhancement content that is related to the presentation of the continuous media content on the first computerized device set, and;
causing to be presented at the second computerized device set, based on the state data and the linkbase data, the at least one item of enhancement content.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for navigating hypermedia using multiple coordinated input/output device sets. Disclosed systems and methods allow a user and/or an author to control what resources are presented on which device sets (whether they are integrated or not), and provide for coordinating browsing activities to enable such a user interface to be employed across multiple independent systems. Disclosed systems and methods also support new and enriched aspects and applications of hypermedia browsing and related business activities.
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1. A method for use in a second computerized device set which is configured for wireless communication using a wireless communications protocol that enables wireless communication with a first computerized device set, wherein the first computerized device set includes a continuous media player, the method comprising:
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receiving discovery information that is obtained in accordance with a device management discovery protocol that is implemented at a communication layer above an internet protocol layer, wherein the discovery information allows a determination to be made at the second computerized device set that the first computerized device set is capable of exchanging data related to a presentation of a continuous media content; making available to a user a user interface that allows the user to select to enable communications with the first computerized device set; obtaining state data that is wirelessly received, in accordance with a wireless local area network protocol, the state data relating to the presentation of the continuous media content on the first computerized device set, wherein the state data includes information usable for determining an identity of the continuous media content, the determining an identity of the continuous media content being accomplished without reference to a broadcast channel identification in the event that the continuous media content is obtained via a broadcast channel, the identity of the continuous media content in turn being usable to obtain linkbase data that is distinct from the state data, wherein the linkbase data makes an association between the continuous media content and one or more items of enhancement content for subsequent use to facilitate presentation of at least one item of enhancement content that is related to the presentation of the continuous media content on the first computerized device set, and; causing to be presented at the second computerized device set, based on the state data and the linkbase data, the at least one item of enhancement content. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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