Title:
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEARCHING AND BROWSING FOR DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY MATCHING MEDIA CONTENT
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2013/003500
Kind Code:
A4
Abstract:
A method of searching for directly and indirectly matching media content in a metadata database is provided. Searching may include matching keywords in search criteria or using predefined search criteria for browsing of static or dynamic listings of media content. The method includes receiving a search request including search criteria, and searching the metadata database for a digital media selection matching the search criteria. A mapping of metadata of the media selection may be utilized to find a matching media article that directly or indirectly matches the search criteria. The method also includes determining availabilities of the matching media article and the matching media selection. A search result set with the matching media articles and matching media selections is provided, based on their availabilities. An associated content provider may be linked to the customer based on a subscription. The media selection may be accessed by an audio/visual display interface.
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Inventors:
BOWERS BRAD (US)
MASKATIA IMRAN (US)
RUBINSTEIN JASON (US)
MASKATIA IMRAN (US)
RUBINSTEIN JASON (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2012/044468
Publication Date:
June 06, 2013
Filing Date:
June 27, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL LLC (US)
BOWERS BRAD (US)
MASKATIA IMRAN (US)
RUBINSTEIN JASON (US)
BOWERS BRAD (US)
MASKATIA IMRAN (US)
RUBINSTEIN JASON (US)
International Classes:
H04N21/232
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
MURAFF, James P. et al. (Gerber & Eisenberg LLPTwo North Lasalle Street,Suite 170, Chicago IL, US)
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