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Method and apparatus for random play technology

A device and randomization technology, applied in the field of random play technology and equipment, can solve problems such as disturbing users

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-02-02
克里 A 汤普森
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However, even in this case, the basic story moves forward in a linear fashion, and the user is only temporarily disturbed (or sometimes helped) by these random events

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[0027] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a method and apparatus are provided for altering this static arrangement of information in a manner that enables the user to derive more enjoyment from his or her entertainment investment. positive image Figure 5 As shown schematically in , the current invention is preferably designed to work with multiple devices, such as a personal computer 510, a television 520, and / or an audio system 530, exactly as the user expects. Of course, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the precision mechanisms 505, 515 and 525 by which the player 500 is connected to these various devices can vary and depend on the application. For example, if player 500 is connected to a television 520 or an entertainment center 530, connection 505 or 515 could be a simple one-way audio or audio / video connection from the output of player 500 to the receiving device. In other cases, particularly if unit 500 is connected to a...

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In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the instant invention, there is provided a method and apparatus for enhancing the value of prerecorded works such as movies and music, as well as computer games, by randomly choosing alternative content segments at different points within the work, thereby potentially offering the user a different experience each time the work is played. This invention is suitable for use with specially prepared music, movies, videos, computer games and the like, wherein a plurality of interchangeable parallel or sequential content segments are specified. At each time point where such content segments are specified, the instant method selects randomly from them for presentation to the user.

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field of invention [0001] The present invention generally relates to methods and apparatus for the display of movies, music, videos, television programs and the like. Additionally, the present invention is applicable to computer games and other activities that have heretofore been experienced in a linear start-to-finish fashion. The current invention is suitable for outputting music, video, movies, games, etc. to end users. Background of the invention [0002] As we all know, all forms of digital entertainment are experiencing rapid growth in popularity. No matter what form it takes, music, video, games, etc., demand is growing and is unlikely to peak anytime soon. [0003] Of course, the specific group of people who buy require value for money. Thus, there is constant pressure on sellers to find ways to increase the value of their products. However, there is a fundamental limitation to most of these kinds of products: they only offer one "versi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G11B27/10H04N5/765H04N5/775H04N5/92
CPCH04N21/458H04N5/765G11B2220/2545G11B27/105H04N5/9205Y10S707/99943H04N21/8541H04N5/775G11B2220/2562A63F2300/632
Inventor 克里A·汤普森
Owner 克里 A 汤普森
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