Apparatus and method for replacing a media content item

Details Apparatus and method for replacing a media content item Apparatus and method for replacing a media content item

2003-09-26

2011-10-04

Avellino, Joseph (Department: 2454)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer-to-computer protocol implementing

Computer-to-computer data streaming

C725S028000, C725S032000, C725S034000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08032648

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for outputting a media content item includes a receiver arranged to receive a first media content item, and an output device arranged to output the first item to a user. A selection device is provided for user-operably inputting a command to replace the first item at a particular moment of outputting the first item. Further, a time-estimating device is arranged to estimate, upon inputting the command, an estimated period of time necessary for outputting the remaining part of the first item. A search device is arranged to search for at least one second media content item, wherein a duration of the second item is substantially equal to the estimated period of time.

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