Patent ID: 7930329
Filing Date: 2011-04-19
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A system for browsing media content using meta data, the system comprising a processor having the following computer executable components: a media reproducing unit to reproduce media content stored in the system and having corresponding meta data; a root category generating unit to generate and display at least one root category from the meta data corresponding to the media content currently being reproduced from the system; and a sub-category generating unit, controlled by the processor, to generate and display at least one sub-category of a root category when the root category is selected by a user from among the at least one root category based on the meta data corresponding to the media content currently being played back, and wherein the at least one sub-category is different than the at least one root category being displayed, wherein the media reproducing unit reproduces media content corresponding to a subcategory of the at least one sub-category upon receiving a user selection of the sub-category, wherein the system is a portable digital device.