Data processing: presentation processing of document – operator i – Operator interface – Audio user interface
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-11
2009-08-25
Vu, Thanh T (Department: 2175)
Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i
Operator interface
Audio user interface
Reexamination Certificate
active
07581186
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems that improve the way media is played, sorted, modified, stored and cataloged are disclosed. One aspect relates to a browse window that allows a user to navigate through and select images that are related to media items. Another aspect relates to a graphical user interface of a media management program that utilizes multiple browse windows. Another aspect relates to simultaneously displayed media browse windows whose operations are integrated together so that the content shown therein is automatically synched when selections are made. Another aspect relates to resetting browsed content to the currently playing media.
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Dowdy Thomas
Heller David
Jones Anne
Apple Inc.
Vu Thanh T
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