Patent ID: 7783641
Filing Date: 2010-08-24
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-readable storage medium encoded with computer-executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, perform a method for semantically conveying information about personal digital media content, comprising: identifying a plurality of predefined computer-usable descriptors published at a network-side processing location, the plurality of predefined computer-usable descriptors comprising a taxonomy relating to a body of knowledge, the plurality of computer-usable descriptors collaboratively edited by multiple end-users of personal digital media content, at least some of the end-users accessing the plurality of computer-usable descriptors via electronic devices operating within different networks, each computer-usable descriptor having an agreed-upon real-world meaning, the taxonomy moderated by an entity that accepts or rejects edits to the plurality of computer-readable descriptors; presenting a user interface to an end-user of personal digital media content; identifying a digital media object comprising personal digital media content originating from a personal digital media source, the digital media object not available for distribution via any commercial media content source; via the user interface, receiving from the end-user edits of one or more of the plurality of computer-usable descriptors comprising the taxonomy; receiving from the end-user a selection of a computer-usable descriptor having an agreed-upon real-world meaning related to the digital media object, the selected computer-usable descriptor being one of the one or more edited computer-usable descriptors; and tagging the digital media object with the selected computer-usable descriptor, the tagging serving as a semantic medium for exchange of information about the digital media object via a network in such a manner that the tagged digital media object is able to be located by searching the network for the selected computer-usable descriptor, independent of whether the digital media object is registered with a personal digital media content sharing service.