Patent ID: 8201073
Filing Date: 2012-06-12
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: providing selectable media content for selection by a user, the selectable media comprising media received from the user; generating a first set of metadata for at least a portion of predefined media content, the predefined media content comprising previously prepared media content not selectable by the user; receiving from the user one or more selections of selectable media content for inclusion in customized media content; generating a second set of metadata for user-selected media content in response to the one or more selections; automatically selecting at least the portion of the predefined media content for inclusion in customized media content if a threshold for similarity has been surpassed as a result of comparing the first set of metadata with the second set of metadata according to a set of rules; creating a script for the customized media content, the script including a reference to the user-selected media content and a reference to at least the portion of the predefined media content not selected by the user; and generating the customized media content by parsing and verifying the script; wherein the customized media content comprises the user-selected media content and at least a portion of the predefined media content not selected by the user arranged according to the script.