Automatic hierarchical categorization of music by metadata

Details Automatic hierarchical categorization of music by metadata Automatic hierarchical categorization of music by metadata

2005-08-09

2005-08-09

Rones, Charles (Department: 2175)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

C707S793000, C707S793000, C386S349000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06928433

ABSTRACT:
A method, performed by software executing on the processor of a portable music playback device, that automatically files tracks according to hierarchical structure of categories to organize tracks in a logical order. A user interface is utilized to change the hierarchy, view track names, and select tracks for playback or other operations.

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