Method and apparatus for controlling a video player to automatically locate a segment of a recorded program - Patent US5999688(A)
Filed:
Aug 13, 1996
Published:
Dec 07, 1999
Abstract
A video playback device includes video and audio event detectors which detect the presence of events in the video signal as it is played. When the viewer commands the device to skip past a portion of a recorded program, a processor monitors the detected events to locate an event corresponding to the beginning of a next program segment. The device then returns to that location and begins normal play. Alternatively, the viewer may manually terminate the skipping process, at which time the device automatically returns to the location of the most recently detected event.Applicants
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SRT INC
Inventors
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IGGULDEN JERRY
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MCFARLAND ALAN
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MCLAM GEORGE
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FIELDS KYLE
Application Number
695794Priority Claims
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