Patent ID: 7500175
Filing Date: 2009-03-03
Classification: G06F,G11B

Abstract:
1. A method for playing media content using a presentation system, the media content arranged into a plurality of sets of media samples, each set of media samples receivable from a media source, the method comprising: at a first time, commencing play of a first set of media samples received from a first media source; identifying a second set of media samples receivable from a second media source, commencement of play of the second set of media samples scheduled at a second time occurring a predetermined amount of time from the first time; ascertaining a plurality of sets of static characteristics; based on an identity of the second media source, selecting one set of static characteristics from the plurality of sets of static characteristics; during play of the first set of media samples, ascertaining a dynamic characteristic of the presentation system; based on the selected set of static characteristics and the dynamic characteristic, determining a time offset value; and pre-rendering at least a portion of the second set of media samples at a pre-rendering time, the pre-rendering time offset from the second time by an amount based on the time offset value.