Method and system for media navigation

Details Method and system for media navigation Method and system for media navigation

2011-03-15

2011-03-15

Vo, Tim T. (Department: 2168)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database and file access

Preparing data for information retrieval

C707SE17009

Reexamination Certificate

active

07908273

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for media navigation. A descriptor hierarchy may be accessed. The descriptor hierarchy may include at least one category list. One or more media descriptors may be accessed for a plurality of media items. The plurality of media items may be accessible from a plurality of sources. The one or more media descriptors may be mapped to the at least one category list. The navigation may be processed through a user interface to enable selection of the plurality of media items from the plurality of sources.

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