Method and apparatus for creating multimedia presentations

Details Method and apparatus for creating multimedia presentations Method and apparatus for creating multimedia presentations

2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Pitaro, Ryan F (Department: 2174)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

User interface development

Reexamination Certificate

active

07941757

ABSTRACT:
Some embodiments of the invention provide a computerized method for creating and editing a multimedia item. The method provides a menu theme for a multimedia item. The menu theme includes a display section for displaying a multimedia item, an adjustable text section for displaying several selectable text options, and a special effect built into the menu theme for applying to the multimedia item. The method presents the multimedia item on display after applying the special effect to the multimedia item.

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