KR20070019898A - Interactive multimedia interface and display - Google Patents

Abstract

An interactive multimedia interface and display are provided to allow users to communicate with other members and offer various multimedia contents and services to a plurality of users using various platforms. An interactive multimedia interface(200) includes an Internet browser window(210), two multimedia windows(200,225), a user multimedia window(230), a messaging window(240), a member list window(250), and a controller(260). A user accesses and views Internet contents and web pages through the Internet browser window. The multimedia windows provide a display through which the user watches multimedia contents provided by a host, a contents producer or other users. The users transmit messages through the messaging window. The member list window displays all the users and current activities of the users. The controller provides control options and interfaces with interactive or program commands.

Description

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1 illustrates the infrastructure of an interactive multimedia used by an interactive multimedia interface and a display in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

2 illustrates an interactive multimedia interface and a display in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

3A-3F illustrate an interactive multimedia interface and display in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

4-8 illustrate an interactive multimedia interface and a display in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention relates to multimedia. In particular, the present invention describes an interactive multimedia interface and display that provides a plurality of multimedia content and interactive activities in a flexible manner.

Typical television broadcasts are made by transmitting television signals to multiple viewers via satellite or cable. Television content is pre-scheduled and pre-recorded. This method is suitable for some types of content, but the disadvantage of this system is its inflexibility in modern content delivery. In addition, since the contents are pre-recorded, there may be inconvenience that the user cannot provide during the broadcast.

In addition, viewers are limited to the content selected by the broadcaster. In a typical broadcast, users only watch content, which is a passive experience without conversation. This lack of conversation causes boring and lowers viewer satisfaction.

In addition, conventional methods do not provide a suitable interface that allows various types of display, layout, or adapts to the size of display elements.

Therefore, there is a need for an interactive multimedia interface and display that provides a plurality of multimedia content and provides interactive activities in a flexible and adaptable manner.

In order to achieve these and other objects in accordance with the objectives of the invention as embodied and broadly described herein and to overcome the disadvantages of the conventional methods, the invention is flexible and allows users to communicate with a number of multimedia content and activities and other members. It provides a compatible interactive multimedia interface and display.

The present invention also provides an interactive multimedia interface that provides a flexible and adaptable interface that provides a wide variety of multimedia content and services to multiple users using various platforms. For example, a user may use the Internet, satellite television, cable television, television with set top box, telecom network, wireless, cellular phone, local area network, or other electronic equipment connected to other types of networks.

In addition, the present invention not only enables the user to enjoy the multimedia contents but also increases the level of entertainment and satisfaction of the participants by communicating with the multimedia contents. Thus, users will participate more often and for longer periods of time.

The present invention supports streaming multiple video and audio signals simultaneously on a single channel. For example, eight video signals and eight audio signals may be provided on a single channel. Thus, a single display or window allows users to easily communicate with these multiple multimedia signals. Since the present invention provides real time or near real time streaming, content providers or producers can use interactive applications. For example, when a content producer provides multimedia content, users can talk to the multimedia content and other users in real time.

In addition, the system provides a number of channels for the user to select. For example, channels with specific content or topics such as movies, education, meetings, meetings, and concerts may be provided to users. Channels can be grouped by subject or region of interest. Users or user groups can participate in interactive multimedia sessions and communicate in real time or near real time by text messaging, audio or video signals. In addition, many conversations are provided such as application sharing, synchronized internet browsing, file distribution and sharing, voting and polling, session recording, shared whiteboards and chat rooms.

Interactive multimedia interfaces and displays are flexible, allowing content providers to provide a variety of interactive tools, applications, and layouts for members.

These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art through the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are intended to provide additional explanation of the invention as typical and claimed.

The accompanying drawings are provided to provide a further understanding of the invention, and form a part of this specification. The entire drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with this description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are illustrated by way of example. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the specification for the same or similar parts.

Referring to Figure 1, this diagram illustrates the infrastructure of interactive multimedia used by an interactive multimedia interface and a display in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

The infrastructure of the interactive multimedia system 110 essentially comprises a core server 120 or core servers, a number of streaming servers 141, 142, 143, 144 and at least one encoder 151, 152. The multimedia content is streamed from the encoder 151 to the user 161 through the streaming server 241.

The core servers 120 include an authentication server 121, a master server 122, a web server 123, and a database 124. The authentication server 121 is for checking the authentication of users. The user must pass an authentication check before being able to connect to the streaming server. The master server 122 redirects users to a particular streaming server based on the policy defined in the master server 122. This policy determines which server streams multimedia content to users. This policy may take into account IP ranges, user information, user accounts, company names, channels, etc. For example, a policy may be established to allow a user's IP to indicate the user's location and to select an appropriate streaming server located near the user's location.

The web server 123 provides program information such as, for example, television program information to assist the user in selecting a channel or program. The program information may list the program title, producer, synopsis, time, date, popularity or other information.

The database 124 stores various data such as user information, account information, policies, web information, and the like.

The core server 120 may include a single server or multiple servers. For example, the authentication server 121, master server 122, web server 123, and database 124 may be realized in a single server. Alternatively, each may be a separate server or a combination of servers.

The firewall 130 separates the core server 120 and the streaming server 141, 142, 143, 144. This increases the level of protection for the core server 120 and reduces the likelihood of attack by hackers.

The streaming server is a number of servers 141, 142, 143, 144 arranged to stream multimedia content to / from users 161, 162, 163, 164. By adding more streaming servers, this system can be scaled by hand to meet the needs of the number of concurrent users. In this way, the load balances between the subs and, due to the large number of streaming servers, the servers have a high utilization rate.

To determine which streaming servers 141, 142, 143, and 144 are available or on-line, the master server 122 periodically sends heart beat signals to each streaming server. To 141, 142, 143 and 144. Heart rate signals are for example TCP packets. This allows the master server 122 to maintain a list of active servers. Therefore, if the streaming server goes down or goes offline for maintenance, the master server 122 redirects users to other streaming servers based on the list of defined policy and activity servers. In addition, the channel or channels are streamed over a multicast protocol to save bandwidth.

The encoder or encoders 151 and 52 encode multimedia content. They can also live stream and provide various bit rates and resolutions. Depending on the performance or environment of the network, the channel may be encoded as low as 56 Kbps or maximum broadband speed, for example 1.5 Mbps or higher, for dial-up links to provide better quality. Similarly, the resolution can be selected. For example, this resolution may be set to 160 × 120, 176 × 144, 320 × 240, 352 × 288, 640 × 480, or higher. In addition, the frame rate can be adjusted according to the available bandwidth with the higher frame rate requiring more bandwidth. The frame rate may for example be set as low as 1 frame per second or as high as 30 frames per second. In addition, the encoders 151 and 152 use an optimized compression codec that allows real time or real time streaming without the need for buffering. This allows users or broadcasters to interact with streaming multimedia content in real time or near real time.

Transmission control protocol (TCP) is used to connect core servers 120 and streaming servers 141, 142, 143, 144. TCP delivers data and allows packets to be delivered in the same order in which they were sent.

User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is used to provide a direct way to send and receive datagrams over an IP network between encoders 151, 152, streaming servers 141, 142, 143, 144 and users. do.

Multicasting can be used so that the transmission content selects a group or number of users. For example, streaming server 143 may include several servers 143, 144 to multicast to users 163 and 164.

As an application example of an intelligent interactive multimedia system, the following scenario is provided.

The multimedia producer prepares the multimedia content. Multimedia content may be pre-recorded or live. Multimedia providers create or assemble the infrastructure needed to distribute multimedia content. The multimedia producer and the multimedia provider can be the same entity or different entities. The multimedia provider also prepares programming information about the multimedia content to assist users in making program or channel selections.

Once the system is set up, users register or sign for the service. Their user and account information is stored in a database. After the user has connected with the multimedia provider and entered their access information, their authentication is verified. The user then selects a channel by accessing or guiding programming information. When the user selects the desired channel, the appropriate streaming server is selected and the multimedia content starts streaming to the user.

Since the multimedia content is streamed in real time or near real time, the user can talk to the content. There are many ways a user can carry out this conversation. For example, if a user is connected via the Internet, the user can simplify the type text into a field in the chat portion of the interface. According to the channel, provider, policy or producer, this text may be automatically revealed or optionally selected to appear on a multi-section display. This allows other users to know the sender's comments. In this way, all users of the channel can communicate with each other or with the producer in real time. In addition, this allows content producers to adapt to their programs according to user feedback or discussion. For example, if the multimedia content is a movie, users may comment or discuss aspects of the movie as shown. In another example, if the content is an educational program such as a particular subject class, users can participate in the lecture like students by asking or answering questions.

In addition to text, the system also allows users to add microphones and web cameras to provide video and audio signals. In this way, users can act as partial content producers. As in the educational programs of the above example, the instructor's video appears in part of the display, and each student's video can be displayed in other parts of the display. The multi-section display may include, for example, video from an instructor as well as video from multiple individual students. Similarly, audio can be heard from several users in addition to instructors. This allows the channel's virtual environment to be as close to the live experience as possible.

Users can also achieve similar results by using a television equipped with a set top box. Alternatively, users can talk using, for example, a cellular telephone, for example a 3G handset. Depending on the user's equipment, the conversation may include a short message service (SMS) message, a multimedia message service (MMS) message, a still picture, video and audio. In addition, users can enjoy the audio portion of the multimedia content and can audibly communicate with the content by using a conventional telephone.

Intelligent interactive multimedia supports the streaming of multiple video and audio signals simultaneously on a single channel. Real-time or near real-time streaming across the network is provided due to improved compression techniques. This allows producers or content providers to provide interactive applications and content to users.

2, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates an interactive multimedia interface and a display.

As shown in FIG. 2, the interface includes various interactive multimedia activities and options. In this embodiment, the interface 200 is an Internet browser window 210 with an address bar 215, two multimedia windows 200, 225, a user multimedia window 230, a messaging window 240, a member list. And a window 250 and a controller 260.

Internet browser window 210 allows a user to access and view Internet content and web pages. The address may be entered into the address bar 215 or the hyperlink may be used within web pages.

Multimedia windows 220 and 225 provide a display for viewing multimedia content provided by a host, content producer, or other user. The user multimedia window 230 is displayed such that the user's multimedia content is uploaded to their webcam video.

The message window 240 allows users to send text messages, sending mms messages, sms messages or other types of messages. The intended recipient of the message may be selected by the To box 241. This recipient can be all users or members or a specific member or members. Text is entered through text entry box 242. System messages can be sent by selecting system message box 243.

The member list window 250 displays all users and their current activity. In addition to the member's name 252, a current status icon 253 is displayed that indicates their current status. For example, if a member is away, online, off-line, busy, etc., the presence status icon 253 will display it accordingly.

The controller 260 provides various control options to interface with various interactive or program commands. By selecting the button, the appropriate function or command will be executed.

The size, orientation, position and layout of the interface can be preset by the multimedia provider or made adjustable by individual members. For example, members may choose to have a single multimedia window and display more multimedia windows in close proximity to their personal windows.

3A-3F, an interactive multimedia interface and display is shown in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the figures, the interactive multimedia interface 300 includes a multimedia window 310, a command bar 320, an information window 330, a chat room area 340, and a bowling area 350.

As an example of an application of interactive multimedia interface 300, Figure 3A illustrates a baseball channel. Multimedia window 310 displays a live or pre-recorded action of a baseball game. In addition, the multimedia window can be resized to full screen for the maximum viewing size as shown in FIG. 3B.

Statistics or other information is provided to the information window 330. As shown in Figure 3C, the information in this example includes scores, team statistics or individual player statistics. The display selection button 331 allows the user to easily select what they want to watch. In addition, each element in the information can be scrolled or clicked for selection.

As shown in FIG. 3D, chat room area 340 allows members to communicate via text messages. Members can type their messages into text entry box 341. When they have finished configuring their messages, they press the send button 342 and the message will be displayed in the message window of the chat room 340. The contents of the message window 344 can be scrolled by using the scroll bar 343.

The bowing area 350 allows the content provider or producer to set up a poll for members to ask or bow to. As shown in FIG. 3E, the question is displayed in the question area 351 of the bowing area 350. These results are displayed in the results area 352. These results can be updated continuously until the final results are displayed.

Various commands may be selected on the command bar 320 as shown in FIG. 3F. The types of commands may be selected as needed, but in this example the commands are speech 321, service 322, microphone 323, speaker 324, and settings 325. Speak button 321 allows members to speak into the microphone so that other members can hear their comments. If the member needs service or support, the member can press the service button 322 and a representative or host can directly contact the member. The member's microphone and speakers can be set by pressing each of the microphone 323 and speaker 324 buttons. The set button 325 allows the member to set various other options.

The interactive multimedia interface and display of the present invention is very flexible and powerful. Numerous tools and applications are provided. Content providers can determine which tools and applications are appropriate for their interactive multimedia content or program.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3A, the application is a baseball game. In this embodiment, the interface uses an information window, command bar, bowing window, chat room, and multimedia window. However, in other embodiments, the interface includes various other configurations and applications.

The interactive multimedia interface and display of the present invention provides a number of programs that provide a variety of conversations such as messaging, application sharing, synchronized internet browsing, file distribution and sharing, bowing and polling, session recording, shared whiteboards, and chat rooms. , Applications, tools, and windows.

The present invention allows application sharing between users by providing an application sharing window. All Microsoft Windows programs can be shared between hosts and users. For example, a host can execute and use a program while other users observe actions, progress, and results. This is very efficient for demonstrating or training sessions in which the host can point or command multiple users at once without constraining to a single location.

In addition, the host can pass application control to other users, which performs seamless communication and achieves real time information exchange. For example, if the host demonstrates the skill, the host can pass control to the user, student, trainee, and replay them with actions or results. In addition, this allows users to use the program without requiring an application to be installed on the user's device or computer. This is useful for demonstrating the product to potential buyers before they make a purchase.

The system also provides a synchronized internet browser that allows for synchronization control via the Internet or a network browser. The host issues a link command and all users participating in the channel or session can browse synchronously through the web page or website.

For example, the market representative may introduce various products displayed on the representative's company website to a number of future customers. Since both the delegate and the users are synchronized, they will see the same items at the same time. In addition, because users can communicate, users can ask questions via text or audio, and representatives can respond via text or audio.

In addition, this control passes to the user, allowing them to select a web site for all users to visit. In this way, a synchronized browser can act as a tour guide and can lead other users on a virtual tour of a website or the Internet while allowing other users to talk to each other.

File distribution is provided by a file distributor, allowing the host and users to deliver materials, multimedia data or pies to exchange with participants in a channel or session. All individual users have the right to accept or reject the transfer of exchanged data. The system also emulates a pier-to-pier network in which users share files or data with each other. In addition, a user can communicate and communicate with other users to recommend or discuss files or data.

A bowing or polling area is provided to allow hosts or users to create a poll and allow participants to bow. This poll can be generated manually or automatically from a questionnaire or file. Once voting has begun, the system can only provide the results to the host or show them to everyone. In addition, these results may be updated and displayed in real time during the bowing, or may be calculated and displayed after the bowing ends.

This bowing area can also be used as a query response system. For example, on an educational channel, a host or instructor may ask a question and each user or student may respond with their answer. The responses can be formulated in a number of choices, essays, fill in blanks, and the like. The percentage or number of users who select each response may be displayed during the response or after everyone has responded. User names of participants who select the correct response may also be displayed if desired.

In addition, the bowing or response history can be maintained for individual participants. For example, a series of questions can be placed as a test by the commander and test results for individual users can be obtained. Similarly, in a bowing application, the bowing history or aspect can be recorded for future application or review.

The invention also provides a shared whiteboard so that users and hosts can draw, record and paste pictures on the whiteboard. Multiple users can talk on a whiteboard at the same time. The host has the privilege of granting or denying specific users the ability to use the whiteboard on a group or individual basis.

The shared whiteboard allows a group of users to quickly communicate and exchange ideas or inspirations. For example, multiple employees in the company can watch the proposed design, each person can make revisions or changes to the drawing and all participants will see it in real time.

The chat room area is provided for users to use the chat room or for the chat room to communicate with other online users. The chat area may be a separate tabbed page or may be displayed on the same page as other interactive tools. The chat area may be divided into different areas or arranged in a single area for the channel. For example, on an education channel for engineering, a chat area can be involved in all engineering or can be divided into areas according to training, ie mechanical, electrical, civil, etc.

Similar to other interactive tools, the right to use a chat area can be selectively provided or denied to individual users or groups of users. For example, if a particular user is divided, their right to use the chat area may be temporarily or permanently revoked or stopped indefinitely.

The messaging area is provided to allow other users to communicate directly with a particular user without all other users observing the communication. For example, user A and user B can send text messages back and forth to each other without the other users being aware of the privileges for their conversation. However, the host has the capability to monitor messaging if desired.

It should be noted that the chat room area and messaging area may be the same area or separate areas.

The present invention also provides a recorder. If privileges are provided by the host, users can record the progress of the channel or meeting. In addition to the recorded video, information exchanged in chat room areas, messaging bowing, synchronized browsing and whiteboards can be recorded. The host also has the capability of recording the conversation completely or selectively recording sections of the session. Once recorded, the user or host has the capability to play the entire conversation later. This is especially useful for types of conversations such as meetings, meetings, lectures, training, and so forth.

For commercial content producers or providers, an advertising area or window is provided. Content producers or providers may display light or notifications periodically or continuously. The revenue earned by this advertisement can be used to offset the cost of producing interactive multimedia content.

In addition, the bowling area and the advertising area can both work to allow users to bow about the advertising product or products. Alternatively, the advertisement may be selected based on the bowing results. For example, if Paul asks about a user's favorite hobby and the user is bout about sports, an advertisement about sports may be displayed.

A scheduler is provided to assist users in remembering the time or schedules of live or prerecorded content. The scheduler allows users to set a recording schedule for future sessions or occurrences. For example, a live concert may be broadcast at a specific time or date. The user will enter the information in the scheduler and the concert will be recorded regardless of the user's presentation at the broadcast time.

In addition, the scheduler can act as a timer or alarm to provide a notification or reminder to a user when a session is accessed. For example, if a network messaging session occurs on a particular date, the scheduler provides user notification at selected intervals to prepare the user for the session.

Digital rights management is provided to protect multimedia content. If content producers have to protect their content against duplication or recording, this content can be encrypted or protected. In this way, users can watch content in a single time, only in real time, or cannot record a multimedia stream. In addition, digital rights can prevent unauthorized users from watching the content or allow users to pay the rights to watch or save the content.

The purchase area allows users to quickly and easily purchase multimedia content or products provided on the channel. For example, a user may purchase a movie or concert video while viewing or after viewing the content. Similarly, products shown and advertised or advertised on the channel can be easily purchased by the user. If desired, purchasing history or aspects of individuals or groups of users can be obtained. Users can enable or disable this feature. A useful aspect of this feature is that users can receive suggestions from meaningful users based on their purchase history or patterns. For example, if user A purchases artist B's jazz music CD, it can be used to recommend artist C with similar purchase history of other users who also purchased artist B's CD.

The interface of the present invention displays other interface options such as interactive tools, sessions, channels and menus. The interface may be displayed in one page or may include a multi-page tapped interface. The pages for the interface can be easily switched by selecting the desired tab. It also works to create new pages, for example a clean whiteboard. The tapped interface is also synchronized or locked, allowing users to view the same page. This control can be set or unlocked by a host for other users or by individual users for themselves.

Content providers or producers can set the layout of the interface or users can set their own layout. Typically, producers create a layout of an interface to produce a unique or useful layout. Default layouts are provided for the standard interface.

Channel guides are provided to display the program, or allow users to select channels, obtain channel information, scheduling, and the like. This channel guide works with the scheduler module to make it easy for users to schedule recording or notification of upcoming events. Channel guides can group and display channels by multimedia type, content, area, location, interest, popularity, date, and the like. In this way, users can quickly find content, for example, in areas of interest or upcoming events.

The present invention provides a blue tint window to allow hosts to send broadcast notifications to users. Announcements or text may be scrolled horizontally, vertically, statically, or displayed in other ways. This allows the host to send messages, such as announcements, updates, or notifications, to all users or selected users. For example, on a sports channel, continuously updated scores may be displayed.

4, an interactive multimedia interface and a display in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention are shown. In this embodiment, the live concert is provided as an example of an application.

As shown in FIG. 4, the interactive multimedia interface 400 includes a first multimedia window 410, a second multimedia window 460, a command bar 420, a third multimedia window 430, and an information window 440. And chat room area 450.

In this example, the video of the live concert is currently displayed in the second multimedia window 460. The artist's recent album cover and other illustrations or photos are displayed in the first multimedia window 410. Content displayed in either the first multimedia window 410 or the second multimedia window 460 may be switched between the windows. The third multimedia window 430 displays the video of the host or another member. Information window 440 displays information about the artist. Members may text or chat with other members and hosts while the concert is ongoing through chat room area 450. Various commands and setup options may be selected on the command bar 420.

5, there is shown an interactive multimedia interface and a display in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

As an example of a news application, the interactive multimedia interface 500 shown in FIG. 5 includes a first multimedia window 510, a command bar 520, a second multimedia window, a program guide 540, an information window 550 and a chat. Room area 560.

In this example, typical television news may be displayed in the first multimedia window 510. Information such as weather information is displayed in the information window 550. Video or additional multimedia content of the host or other member may be displayed in the second multimedia window 530. For example, a second presenter or video of content displayed in the first multimedia window 510 may be shown in the second multimedia window 530. Members may discuss topics or content in chat room area 560 in real time with other multimedia content.

Command bar 520 includes buttons such as live 521, video on demand (VOD) 522, and program 523. The program guide 540 displays various program information and schedules. By selecting the live 521, VOD 522, or program 523 buttons, the program guide will display the appropriate information and scheduling for the content type.

Additional information may be sent to all members and displayed in bulletin board area 570.

As mentioned above, the interactive multimedia interface and display of the present invention are very flexible and adaptable. In some applications, a simplified interface is desirable.

6, an interactive multimedia interface and display in accordance with the present invention is shown. In this example, the multimedia interface 600 includes a multimedia window 610, an information area 620, and a chat room area 630. This allows the producer to provide a more simplified interface for members.

In other applications, more conversations between members or users are desirable. 7, an interactive multimedia interface and a display according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. This application of interface 700 is for example a group discussion. The interactive multimedia interface 700 includes a plurality of multimedia windows 710, a shared whiteboard 720, a chat room area 730, a command bar 740, and a member list 750.

In this example, videos of various members are displayed in the multimedia window 710. All members participate in using the shared whiteboard 720 to exchange ideas. Members may also communicate with each other via an audio signal or chat room area 730.

Referring to FIG. 8, interactive multimedia interface 800 includes a plurality of multimedia windows 810, chat room areas, and advertising areas 820. The appropriate advertisement may be displayed in the advertising area 820 while the multimedia content is streamed to the multimedia window 810.

Obviously, many variations can be made to the disparity example. For example, content, layout, applications, window size, number of users, providers, content location, etc. can be changed or adapted according to requirements.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and changes can be made to the present invention without departing from the scope or principles of the invention. In the foregoing, it is considered to cover modifications and variations of the present invention that are within the scope of the present invention.

The present invention provides a flexible and compatible interactive multimedia interface and display that allows users to communicate with multiple multimedia content and activities and other members. The present invention also provides an interactive multimedia interface that provides a flexible and adaptable interface that provides a wide variety of multimedia content and services to multiple users using various platforms. In addition, the present invention not only enables the user to enjoy the multimedia contents but also increases the level of entertainment and satisfaction of the participants by communicating with the multimedia contents.

Claims (10)

Interactive multimedia interface and display, A plurality of multimedia content windows; An interactive guide that assists the user to select multimedia content; A file distributor for providing file and data sharing between users; An application router for sharing an application among users; A synchronized network browser that allows all of the users to browse the network; A bowing area for users to bow; A shared whiteboard through which users can draw, type, or paste images; A chat room for allowing users to communicate with other users; A recorder for allowing users to record the contents of the session; A multi-page tapped interface that allows users to switch between pages of sessions; And, Interactive multimedia interface and display comprising an advertising area for providing promotional material to users. The method of claim 1, And the multimedia content comprises a movie, video, audio, music, game, presentation, or combination thereof. The method of claim 1, And the multimedia content is streamed in real time or near real time. The method of claim 1, Multiple multimedia streams in one signal. Interactive multimedia interface and display. The method of claim 1, Interactive multimedia interface and display where users can accept or reject delivery of shared files or data. The method of claim 1, And the voting results are automatically calculated. The method of claim 1, The bowing results are optionally shared with users. The method of claim 1, And the users communicate in the chat room via text messages. The method of claim 1, Interactive multimedia interface and display where individual users' rights to use the whiteboard, chat room, or bowing are selectively provided or denied. Interactive multimedia interface and display, An application router for sharing an application among users; A synchronized browser for controlling synchronization through an internet browser; A file distributor for allowing users to transfer or exchange materials, multimedia, data or files with other users; A bowing area for allowing users to create poles and boats; A shared whiteboard that allows users to draw, record, and phase pictures on the shared whiteboard; A chat room area that allows users to communicate with other online users using the chat room; A messaging area that allows users to communicate privately with other users; A recorder module for allowing users to record content; A channel guide displaying an interactive guide for users to select between multimedia multimedia content; And, An interactive multimedia interface and display comprising an information area for displaying information to users.

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