Data processing: presentation processing of document – operator i – Operator interface – On screen video or audio system interface
Reexamination Certificate
2003-10-17
2011-11-22
Augustine, Nicholas (Department: 2179)
Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i
Operator interface
On screen video or audio system interface
C715S716000, C715S719000, C715S731000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08065615
ABSTRACT:
The subject invention provides a method of retrieving information (10) associated with an object (12) present in a media stream (14). The method includes the steps of accessing the information (10) during playback of the media stream (14) on any device and defining user-selectable regions (18) in a layer (20) separate from the media stream (14). The layer (20) is preferably a clear applet for receiving and storing the user-selectable regions (18). The defining of the user-selectable region (18) is performed without editing individual frames of the media stream (14). A link (34) is associated between the user-selectable region (18) and the information (10) associated with the object (12) to identify the location where information (10) associated with the object (12) is stored. In operation, the layer (20) is disposed adjacent the media stream (14) without interfering with playback of the media stream (14) in the player. During playback of the media stream (14), the user-selectable regions (18) are capable of being selected. Once the user-selectable region (18) is selected, the information (10) associated with the object (12) is then displayed.
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Fairbanks Neal
Murray James H.
Augustine Nicholas
Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC
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