Patent ID: 6965723
Filing Date: 2005-11-15
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A non-linear video edit system comprising: a nonvolatile random access storage means, recording means for recording digitized video data into the random access storage means, play list means for creating a play list consisting of data indicating start and end positions of each of plural scenes which are cut from the video stored in the random access storage means, a time line play means for playing the plural scenes successively according to the play list, a display means for displaying an edit point related window including data concerning adjacent first and second scenes, the edit point related window displaying an edit point at the border of the first and second scenes, and a control means for controlling said means wherein the control means displays the edit point related window relating to a selected edit point on the display means according to a user instruction and provides first, second and third play modes which are user-selectable at time of playing the video for edit, and wherein the control means plays the first cut scene before the edit point and the second cut scene after the edit point in the first mode, plays the first cut scene both before and after the edit point in the second mode, and plays the second cut scene both before and after the edit point in the third mode.