Method and apparatus for reproducing multimedia files

Details Method and apparatus for reproducing multimedia files Method and apparatus for reproducing multimedia files

2006-10-03

2011-12-27

Hong, Stephen (Department: 2178)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

Presentation to audience interface

C715S202000, C707SE17028

Reexamination Certificate

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08086962

ABSTRACT:
In the present invention, a method and apparatus are provided for reproducing multimedia files, wherein the selection probability of the multimedia files is adjusted according to a user's preference and a multimedia file is randomly selected and played according to the selection probability. The selection probability of the multimedia files is adjusted according to the user's preference; a user can listen to undesired multimedia files less frequently than other multimedia files even when the multimedia files are randomly selected.

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