Patent ID: 6614988
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: G06F,G11B,H04N

Abstract:
A method of labeling video comprising the steps of:(a) providing a portable handheld device for recording a video onto a tape that includes a language interface; (b) prompting a user through said language interface with a first plurality of first words, each of said first words including a plurality of letters and each of said first words individually selectable by said user, from which said user selects at least one of said first words; (c) prompting said user through said interface with a second plurality of second words, each of said second words including a plurality of letters and each of said second words individually selectable by said user, from which said user selects at least one of said second words; (d) combining said selected at least one of said first words and said selected at least one of said second words within a single phrase to create a label relating to at least one of subject matter of a video clip recorded on said tape and of subject matter of a video clip to be recorded on said tape; and (e) recording said label on said tape by said portable handheld device such that said label is observable by said user while viewing said video clip.