WO2010007612A1 - Sharing multimedia content - Google Patents

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WO2010007612A1
WO2010007612A1 PCT/IL2009/000616 IL2009000616W WO2010007612A1 WO 2010007612 A1 WO2010007612 A1 WO 2010007612A1 IL 2009000616 W IL2009000616 W IL 2009000616W WO 2010007612 A1 WO2010007612 A1 WO 2010007612A1
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  • the present invention relates to the fields of video recording, mobile handsets, and Internet based applications. More particularly, the present invention describes the key elements and the implementation of a computer implemented business system and method for recording, broadcasting, and sharing video from a mobile handset through a video call session to the Internet or to other mobile handsets.
  • mobile handset as used herein in this application, is defined as a mobile cellular telephone or a smart phone that is connected to a network allowing it to connect to landlines, cellular networks and any other types of networks (3G, Wimax,
  • video call is defined as a feature that enables two video camera-enabled mobile handsets a two way communication via voice and video. This feature requires a network that specifically supports video calling. Both phones must also support video calling. Some mobile handsets with this feature have a camera that rotates or swivels, so it can face the user for video calling, and face "out" for taking other videos or photos. Other mobile handsets have two cameras - one facing in and one facing out.
  • video sharing challenge is defined as a challenge to easily transfer pre-recorded video files to other users via all means of networks from the Internet (broadband), cellular network (2G, 3G and 4G), uploaded to PC's and other devices or video media storage solutions (DV or video tapes) sent via all kinds of means (mail) to others.
  • Internet broadband
  • 2G, 3G and 4G cellular network
  • DV or video tapes video media storage solutions
  • video based menu page is defined as a generated video that is streamed back via the returning video channel of the video call in session to the mobile handset from a server.
  • This generated video instead of showing a video captured from a mobile handset camera, displays information related to the service. This information appears as a 'still page', that is a part of a navigational menu system, consisting of multiple video-pages.
  • the term "user” as used herein in this application is defined as a person who has completed registration to the service successfully. A person can become a user by registering for the invention automatically after recording a video with the invention's service, or when accessing the invention via the Internet and/or via any other client connected to the server. A user is identified by a mobile handset phone number, and is authenticated by a password.
  • subscriber as used herein in this application, is defined as a subscriber is a person who uses a mobile handset to access the services offered by the invention, and who has not yet successfully completed the registration to the invention.
  • the term "viewer” as used herein in this application is defined as a viewer is a person who accesses the invention via the Internet and/or via any other client connected to the server and has not yet successfully completed the registration to the invention.
  • the ability to capture video has been available for a few decades. While traditionally video capture was only possible using dedicated camcorders, in recent years, camera equipped mobile phone handsets and digital cameras have been equipped with video capturing functionality. The video data captured by these devices is typically stored on videotapes (analog or digital), flash memory, or other types of data storage.
  • videotapes analog or digital
  • flash memory or other types of data storage.
  • mobile handsets Unlike digital cameras and traditional camcorders that can capture and store hours of high quality video, mobile handsets have been limited to short, low quality video. This primarily stems from the fact that video length and quality are directly correlated to the data storage and processing capacity on the device; capacity, which is significantly lower in mobile handsets compared to other video capturing devices.
  • Video uploading applications Software that needs to be downloaded and installed on the mobile handset. The software can upload videos to a server. Since mobile handset installed dedicated applications usually do not share the same core user interface conventions of all mobile handsets, the user experience is usually inconsistent and of poor quality. Therefore cannot be used by the broad audience of subscribers, (iii) Sharing a recorded video: Camera-equipped mobile handsets feature tools to send a video file to an email address or to other mobile handsets. This task involves high cognitive load and user skill.
  • a computer implemented method of sharing multimedia content recorded by a user with other users includes: transmitting multimedia content captured by a user via a mobile communication device, to a server; presenting a graphical user interface over the mobile communication device; responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, recording the captured multimedia content; responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, sharing the captured multimedia content to other users in view of the user's social graph, and contextual characteristics related to the user; enabling the other users to post comments on the captured multimedia content, over the social graph of the user; wherein the social graph is a dynamically changing network representation of other users and their social relationship with the user, and wherein the contextual characteristics comprise attributes relating to the user's behavior while capturing the multimedia content.
  • the transmitting multimedia content is established over a video call enabling bi-directional transmission of video streams and digital tones; wherein the presenting of the graphical user interface over the mobile communication device is over a video call format; and wherein the user selection over the graphical user interface is converted to digital tones transmitted to the server in a video call format.
  • the graphical user interface is operatively associated with a software module residing on the mobile communication device; wherein the transmitting of multimedia content is established over an Internet Protocol communication channel; wherein the presenting of the graphical user interface over the mobile communication device is over said Internet Protocol communication channel; and wherein the user selection over the graphical user interface is converted to data over said Internet Protocol communication channel.
  • FIG. 1 is a high level schematic block diagram of a data processing system for sharing multimedia content recorded by a user's mobile communication device with other users, according to some embodiments of the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a high level schematic illustration of graphical user interface, according to some embodiments of the invention
  • FIG. 3 is a high level schematic illustration of a webpage provided by server, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a high level schematic flowchart of a computer implemented method of sharing multimedia content recorded by a user with other users, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a high level schematic block diagram of a data processing system 77 for sharing multimedia content recorded by a user's mobile communication device 100 with other users, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Data processing system 77 comprises a server 120 connected to user's mobile communication device 100 via a communication link 99.
  • Server 120 comprises a communication module 125, a content generator 130, a database 135 and optionally a voice command module 140.
  • User's mobile communication device 100 comprises a camera 105 arranged to record multimedia content, a communication module 115 arranged to control communication of user's mobile communication device 100, and a graphical user interface 110 embedded in user's mobile communication device 100 and communicating via communication link 66 with content generator 130 in server 120.
  • User's mobile communication device 100 may comprise a camera-enabled mobile phone handset, which operates in a network that supports video calling. According to some embodiments of the invention, user's mobile communication device 100 is arranged to send recorded multimedia content substantially immediately, in real time, to server 120. Server 120 is arranged to save the recorded multimedia content and enable further sending the recorded multimedia content to the other users, e.g. via a communication link 98 to data processing devices 150 or via a communication link 97 to mobile communication devices 155.
  • Data processing devices 150 may comprise a computer which is connected to the Internet via an Internet browser.
  • Mobile communication devices 155 may comprise mobile phone handsets, which operate in a network that supports Internet browsing, and that the Internet browsing feature is enabled both on the handset and by network.
  • server 120 is connected to the Internet and can accept and establish multiple video calls simultaneously.
  • Server 120 runs applications that process the incoming video calls, identify the caller ID, generate outgoing video streams, handle user commands, and supports all other functions of the service, including storage, forwarding, sharing, and more.
  • content generator 130 is arranged to send the recorded multimedia content to graphical user interface 110, as well as data relating to the recorded multimedia content, and data relating to the other users (using data processing devices 150 and mobile communication devices 155) that received recorded multimedia content from server 120.
  • Content generator 130 may further generate advertisements to be presented on graphical user interface 110, that may be arranged to present these advertisements as banners.
  • Content generator 130 may be further arranged to generate additional audio content and send the audio content to graphical user interface 110.
  • a data processing system for recording, sharing and commenting on multimedia content captured by a user's mobile communication device having a multimedia capturing module.
  • the system includes: a server connected to the user's mobile communication device via a communication link, the server comprising: a communication module; and a content generator, and a graphical user interface embedded in the user's mobile communication device and communicates via the communication link with the content generator, wherein the user's mobile communication device is arranged to send multimedia content captured by the capturing module, immediately after capturing, to the server, wherein the server is arranged to record the captured multimedia content and enable, responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, to share the recorded multimedia content and data relating to the multimedia content by sending it to the other users in view of the user's social graph, and contextual characteristics related to the user, wherein the graphical user interface, in combination with the server is arranged to enable the user to post comments to shared multimedia content, over the social graph, wherein the social graph is a dynamically changing network representation of other users and their social relationship with the user, and wherein the contextual characteristics comprise attributes relating to the user's behavior while capturing the multimedia content.
  • the communication link is established over a video call enabling bi-directional transmission of video streams and digital tones; wherein the communication module is arranged to, simultaneously: transmit, in a video call format, the graphical user interface for presenting over the mobile communication device; relay incoming captured video stream in a video call format from the mobile communication device to the content generator, in a stored file format; relay incoming digital tones from the mobile communication device to the server, wherein the digital tones represent user's selection over the graphical user interface.
  • the communication link is established over an Internet Protocol; wherein the graphical user interface is operatively associated with software module residing on the mobile communication device, wherein the communication module is arranged to, simultaneously: relay incoming video stream in an Internet Protocol data streaming format from the mobile communication device to the content generator, in a stored file format; communicate with the graphical user interface's software module for relaying user's selection on graphical user interface.
  • FIG. 2 is a high level schematic illustration of graphical user interface 110, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Graphical user interface 110 may comprise a display 160 for presenting the recorded multimedia content, and areas for recording indications 165 (such as temporal indications, size indications and content indications), for viewers indications 170 (such as number of viewers and their comments), for operations menu (allowing various operations and configurations) and an advertisement area 180.
  • recording indications 165 such as temporal indications, size indications and content indications
  • viewers indications 170 such as number of viewers and their comments
  • operations menu allowing various operations and configurations
  • FIG. 3 is a high level schematic illustration of a webpage 121 provided by server 120, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • Webpage 121 may comprise and area 185 presenting the recorded multimedia content, and areas for recording thumbnails 187 (such as recordings made by each users and by the other users), links to other users 190 (such as their email addresses, websites, profiles in social networks), links to video editing tools 193 and a chatting area 195 (for example, with messages and addresses, preferences and text editing tools).
  • voice command module 140 is arranged to receive voice commands from user's mobile communication device 100 as part of the recorded multimedia content and to control server 120 in relation thereto.
  • the data relating to the recorded multimedia content may comprise temporal indications such as running time and time left.
  • the data relating to the other users may comprise a number of viewers, their devices, or their comments to the recorded multimedia content.
  • FIG. 4 is a high level schematic flowchart of a computer implemented method of sharing multimedia content recorded by a user with other users, according to some embodiments of the invention.
  • the computer implemented method comprises the following stages: transmitting multimedia content captured by a user via a mobile communication device, to a server 210; presenting a graphical user interface over the mobile communication device 220; responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, recording the captured multimedia content 230; responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, sharing the captured multimedia content and data relating to the multimedia content to other users in view of the user's social graph, and contextual characteristics related to the user 240; enabling the other users to post comments on the captured multimedia content, over the social graph of the user 250; wherein the social graph is a dynamically changing network representation of other users and their social relationship with the user, and wherein the contextual characteristics comprise attributes relating to the user's behavior while capturing the multimedia content.
  • optional stages to the method are: presenting advertisements to the user 260, generating additional audio content 270, and controlling the server in relation to the voice commands 280.
  • the transmitting multimedia content is established over a video call enabling bi-directional transmission of video streams and digital tones; wherein the presenting of the graphical user interface over the mobile communication device is over a video call format; and wherein the user selection over the graphical user interface is converted to digital tones transmitted to the server in a video call format.
  • the graphical user interface is operatively associated with a software module; wherein the transmitting of multimedia content is established over an Internet Protocol communication channel; wherein the presenting of the graphical user interface over the mobile communication device is over said Internet Protocol communication channel; and wherein the user selection over the graphical user interface is converted to data over said Internet Protocol communication channel.
  • the invention discloses a system and method for recording, broadcasting, and sharing video from a mobile handset through a video call session to the internet or to other mobile handsets.
  • a mobile handset subscriber wishes to capture a video (as an example for multimedia content) and record it and share it live (or anytime thereafter)
  • the subscriber dials a video call to the speed dial number (for example, *7326), which has been globally allocated.
  • Server 120 identifies the caller ID of the subscriber, and answers the call. Based on the caller ID server 120 checks what features are available for the specific subscriber, and prepares the feature menu for the subscriber accordingly.
  • server 120 constantly "listens" to the streaming video (recorded multimedia content) coming from the subscriber and interprets commands given by either Touchtone numbers pushed by the subscriber, or voice commands using natural voice recognition technology (implemented at voice command module 140) that can separate the subscriber's voice from the sound in the video captured scene. Using commands, the user can control functions available on the server, and navigate through other video-based pages, which will be displayed to her in the returning video generated by server 120. [0044] As soon as the video call is established, server 120 streams a generated video back to the subscriber's handset (user's mobile communication device 100), using the returning video channel of the video call in session.
  • voice command module 140 natural voice recognition technology
  • Operations menu 175 may comprise the following.
  • the first video menu page displayed to the subscriber lists menu options. Depending on several variables, such as caller ID, registration status, existence of recorded videos etc, the menu options will be hidden or shown: 1. Start recording video; 2. Watch live stream from subscriber; A 3. Watch live stream from subscriber Z; 4. Watch my recorded videos; 5. Check my remaining minutes; 6. See who's online; 7. Invite my online friends to watch my recording.
  • Server 120 starts processing the video captured by the mobile handset camera 105; 2.
  • Server 120 replaces the main menu with the recording page, which displays the following information: 1. Elapsed recording time; 2. Remaining recording time available for the subscriber; 3. Visual progress bar; 4. Area for rotating advertising banner (180); 5. Indication of online viewers (how many, and/or names, and/or phone numbers - 170); 6. More options; 7. Go back; 8. Go to main menu.
  • Server 120 distinguishes between two types of subscribers: First Time User (a subscriber who is not registered) and a Registered User. Depending on the subscriber type, a different video menu page is delivered to the subscriber: 1. Video menu page for First Time user (a subscriber who is not registered): a. Information about the recording; b. Welcoming message; c. A URL where to access the video; d. Automatically generated password for first time access on the web; e.
  • Video menu page for a Registered User a. Information about the recording; b. A URL where to access the video; c.
  • the subscriber can directly access the video on their mobile phone, by selecting 'go to' to the embedded link attached.
  • the recorded video can be accessed at anytime (while recording or any time after the video has been recorded) on various devices (150, 155).
  • the location of where all the previously recorded videos by a subscriber, and the currently recording video, is personal, and thus, requires authentication.
  • Access authentication Accessing the personal location at the first time requires the user to type in the auto-generated pass code sent to her in the SMS at the end of the recording session (described above). After authenticating the subscriber, she becomes a user, and is prompted to choose a new password, does she wishes to change the auto- generated pass code.
  • Data processing device 150 A subscriber with an access to data processing device 150 of any type can access a specific URL on the Internet via an Internet browser. When the subscriber types in the specific URL address in the Internet browser, a specific web page where there is a list of the recorded videos of the subscriber is displayed. The following are a list of the features on the web page (see Fig. 3): 1. Live video area 185 (in case there is a recording in session) comprising: a. Title; b. Video screen; c. Live chat area 195. 2. A list of all recorded videos by the subscriber as recording thumbnails 187 comprising: a. Each video can be viewed in a page which includes: i. Video title; ii. Video screen; iii.
  • invitation tool The user can use this online tool to invite friends to access her user personal page, via any device, b.
  • Video editing tools 193 comprising tools to: i. Crop videos; ii. Add transitions; iii. Add titles; iv. Add soundtracks; v. Delete videos, c. Video accessibility (private/public)
  • the user can view a list of the live streaming video recordings that are divided into categories. Some of the categories are listed here: Tourism, news, open house, live concerts, events, games, paparazzi, driving around, in the sky, specific location in the world, traffic, watch me 24/7 and many others.
  • the user can access the home page of the service, which has the following features : 1.
  • Search live / recorded videos / users / locations
  • 2. Browse live and past recordings via categories, tags, or any other relevant browsing paradigm.
  • 3. Browse live and past recordings of specific subscriber 4. Watch a random live recording 5.
  • the search results are presented on a map showing all the subscribers in the geographical area that are: • Recording live videos • Have their mobile handset turned on and can accept requests for starting a recording • Have their mobile off, but can accept scheduled requests on the website.
  • the user can access any of the live recordings and interact with the subscriber via text message or other modes of communication, which are transmitted from the webpage recording page to the subscriber's mobile handset via the video-page sent from the server. Depending on the preferences the recorder, the user could be charged a certain price per minute for the video recording.
  • Mobile communication device 155 video calling enabled. Any mobile communication device 155 that can access Internet Protocol can basically access the WebPages of the service that are described above.
  • Other client of any type. Any client which can access Internet Protocol based video stream can basically display the live or recorded videos. The client can be either read-only (display the video only), or interactive (display the video and enables interaction). An example for such a client: Cables TV channel connected to the service. Users can access their video in a specific channel by typing in their password, or simply view publicly available videos.
  • a mobile video recording based on video call system for enabling a subscriber to record any video captured on their mobile phone camera directly to a WWW accessible location. The subscriber can then easily access the recorded video either on the web or on his mobile phone. More so, other individuals can view this movie on the web (or on their mobile) anytime after the' video is taken, or while it is being taken, do they have permission to do so.
  • Data processing system 77 comprises server 120 that streams a generated video back to the subscriber's phone (user's mobile communication device 100), using the returning video channel of the video call in session. This generated video, instead of showing a video captured from a phone camera 105, displays information related to the video recording in session.
  • the invention provides a system and a method that enables an easy to use, straight forward way to record video to a remote storage instead of the local handset storage, and to easily share it with other individuals at anytime.
  • the video can be accessed while it is being recorded or at anytime after that, by accessing a specified URL on the Internet, either from an Internet connected computer, or an Internet connected mobile handset, or any other Internet connected device or any other client connected to the server.
  • the subscriber may be able to record video captured on a mobile handset camera 105 directly to an Internet location (rather than the local device storage). The subscriber can then access the recorded video using a web browser or any video call enabled mobile communication device 155, or any video call enabled data processing device 150, or any other client connected to the server. [0059] Furthermore, other individuals will be able to access and view this video on the Internet or on a client connected to server 120 (or mobile handset) while the video is being recorded or at anytime after the video has been recorded.
  • server 120 or mobile handset
  • server 120 which runs a specially composed software.
  • Server 120 receives video calls from subscribers and establishes a connection to mobile device 100 capturing the video.
  • the video that is being captured on the mobile device in the form of a video stream is then received by server 120, which makes it available for immediate consumption (via an Internet protocol based address) as well as stores the video for consumption at any later.
  • Methods of the present invention may be implemented by performing or completing manually, automatically, or a combination thereof, selected steps or tasks.
  • the term "method" may refer to manners, means, techniques and procedures for accomplishing a given task including, but not limited to, those manners, means, techniques and procedures either known to, or readily developed from known manners, means, techniques and procedures by practitioners of the art to which the invention belongs.
  • the descriptions, examples, methods and materials presented in the claims and the specification are not to be construed as limiting but rather as illustrative only. [0075] Meanings of technical and scientific terms used herein are to be commonly understood as by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention belongs, unless otherwise defined.

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Abstract

A computer implemented method of sharing multimedia content recorded by a user with other users. The method includes: transmitting multimedia content captured by a user via a mobile communication device, to a server; presenting a graphical user interface over the mobile communication device; responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, recording the captured multimedia content; responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, sharing the captured multimedia content to other users in view of the user's social graph, and contextual characteristics related to the user; enabling the other users to post comments on the captured multimedia content, over the social graph of the user; wherein the social graph is a dynamically changing network representation of other users and their social relationship with the user, and wherein the contextual characteristics include attributes relating to the user's behavior while capturing the multimedia content

Description

SHARING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT
BACKGROUND
1. TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to the fields of video recording, mobile handsets, and Internet based applications. More particularly, the present invention describes the key elements and the implementation of a computer implemented business system and method for recording, broadcasting, and sharing video from a mobile handset through a video call session to the Internet or to other mobile handsets.
2. DISCUSSION OF RELATED ART
[0002] Prior to setting forth the background of the related art, it may be helpful to set forth definitions of certain terms that will be used hereinafter.
[0003] The term "mobile handset" as used herein in this application, is defined as a mobile cellular telephone or a smart phone that is connected to a network allowing it to connect to landlines, cellular networks and any other types of networks (3G, Wimax,
WiFi and more).
[0004] The term "video call" as used herein in this application, is defined as a feature that enables two video camera-enabled mobile handsets a two way communication via voice and video. This feature requires a network that specifically supports video calling. Both phones must also support video calling. Some mobile handsets with this feature have a camera that rotates or swivels, so it can face the user for video calling, and face "out" for taking other videos or photos. Other mobile handsets have two cameras - one facing in and one facing out.
[0005] The term "video sharing challenge" as used herein in this application, is defined as a challenge to easily transfer pre-recorded video files to other users via all means of networks from the Internet (broadband), cellular network (2G, 3G and 4G), uploaded to PC's and other devices or video media storage solutions (DV or video tapes) sent via all kinds of means (mail) to others. As the quality gets larger the media storage file gets larger and creates a greater challenge to transfer this data from one person to another. There is a problem of bandwidth on the above networks (Internet and cellular or other networks).
[0006] The term "video based menu page" as used herein in this application, is defined as a generated video that is streamed back via the returning video channel of the video call in session to the mobile handset from a server. This generated video, instead of showing a video captured from a mobile handset camera, displays information related to the service. This information appears as a 'still page', that is a part of a navigational menu system, consisting of multiple video-pages.
[0007] The term "user" as used herein in this application, is defined as a person who has completed registration to the service successfully. A person can become a user by registering for the invention automatically after recording a video with the invention's service, or when accessing the invention via the Internet and/or via any other client connected to the server. A user is identified by a mobile handset phone number, and is authenticated by a password. [0008] The term "subscriber" as used herein in this application, is defined as a subscriber is a person who uses a mobile handset to access the services offered by the invention, and who has not yet successfully completed the registration to the invention. [0009] The term "viewer" as used herein in this application, is defined as a viewer is a person who accesses the invention via the Internet and/or via any other client connected to the server and has not yet successfully completed the registration to the invention. [0010] The ability to capture video has been available for a few decades. While traditionally video capture was only possible using dedicated camcorders, in recent years, camera equipped mobile phone handsets and digital cameras have been equipped with video capturing functionality. The video data captured by these devices is typically stored on videotapes (analog or digital), flash memory, or other types of data storage. [0011] Unlike digital cameras and traditional camcorders that can capture and store hours of high quality video, mobile handsets have been limited to short, low quality video. This primarily stems from the fact that video length and quality are directly correlated to the data storage and processing capacity on the device; capacity, which is significantly lower in mobile handsets compared to other video capturing devices.
[0012] People are carrying around mobile handsets more often than camcorders and digital cameras. That is probably because mobile handsets combine useful functionality (such as voice calling) and a small physical form. [0013] It is almost certain that both the video quality and the storage capacity offered by mobile handsets will keep improving. Therefore, the video storage files will keep getting larger, thus it will become even more challenging to transfer them from one device or medium to another. [0014] Some existing products partially address the challenge of sharing video with multiple people: (i) Sharing video capturing with another person: Video call enabled mobile handsets can be used to establish a video call session between one subscriber to another, but not with many others at the same time. Nonetheless, the video call is not being recorded, (ii) Video uploading applications: Software that needs to be downloaded and installed on the mobile handset. The software can upload videos to a server. Since mobile handset installed dedicated applications usually do not share the same core user interface conventions of all mobile handsets, the user experience is usually inconsistent and of poor quality. Therefore cannot be used by the broad audience of subscribers, (iii) Sharing a recorded video: Camera-equipped mobile handsets feature tools to send a video file to an email address or to other mobile handsets. This task involves high cognitive load and user skill.
[0015] There is no single video recording platform or product which satisfies the three components: large storage, always with me, and easy to share with others, live or offline. [0016] The mobile cellular telephone industry has spent millions of dollars on a technology that enables video calling between two mobile handset subscribers. This feature is widely available and the cost of making a video call to a subscriber is similar to the cost of a voice call. For various reasons, this feature has not yet met the expectations, neither in terms of subscriber usage nor in terms of revenue for the operators. To summarize, the mobile handset is in the position to become the best fit for the ultimate video recording platform. However, currently it falls short of this premise. BRIEF SUMMARY
[0017] According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a computer implemented method of sharing multimedia content recorded by a user with other users. The method includes: transmitting multimedia content captured by a user via a mobile communication device, to a server; presenting a graphical user interface over the mobile communication device; responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, recording the captured multimedia content; responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, sharing the captured multimedia content to other users in view of the user's social graph, and contextual characteristics related to the user; enabling the other users to post comments on the captured multimedia content, over the social graph of the user; wherein the social graph is a dynamically changing network representation of other users and their social relationship with the user, and wherein the contextual characteristics comprise attributes relating to the user's behavior while capturing the multimedia content. [0018] According to another aspect of the invention, the transmitting multimedia content is established over a video call enabling bi-directional transmission of video streams and digital tones; wherein the presenting of the graphical user interface over the mobile communication device is over a video call format; and wherein the user selection over the graphical user interface is converted to digital tones transmitted to the server in a video call format.
[0019] According to yet another aspect of the invention, the graphical user interface is operatively associated with a software module residing on the mobile communication device; wherein the transmitting of multimedia content is established over an Internet Protocol communication channel; wherein the presenting of the graphical user interface over the mobile communication device is over said Internet Protocol communication channel; and wherein the user selection over the graphical user interface is converted to data over said Internet Protocol communication channel. [0020] These, additional, and/or other aspects and/or advantages of the present invention are: set forth in the detailed description which follows; possibly inferable from the detailed description; and/or learnable by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] The present invention will be more readily understood from the detailed description of embodiments thereof made in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:
[0022] FIG. 1 is a high level schematic block diagram of a data processing system for sharing multimedia content recorded by a user's mobile communication device with other users, according to some embodiments of the invention; [0023] FIG. 2 is a high level schematic illustration of graphical user interface, according to some embodiments of the invention;
[0024] FIG. 3 is a high level schematic illustration of a webpage provided by server, according to some embodiments of the invention; and
[0025] FIG. 4 is a high level schematic flowchart of a computer implemented method of sharing multimedia content recorded by a user with other users, according to some embodiments of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is applicable to other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. [0027] FIG. 1 is a high level schematic block diagram of a data processing system 77 for sharing multimedia content recorded by a user's mobile communication device 100 with other users, according to some embodiments of the invention. Data processing system 77 comprises a server 120 connected to user's mobile communication device 100 via a communication link 99. Server 120 comprises a communication module 125, a content generator 130, a database 135 and optionally a voice command module 140. User's mobile communication device 100 comprises a camera 105 arranged to record multimedia content, a communication module 115 arranged to control communication of user's mobile communication device 100, and a graphical user interface 110 embedded in user's mobile communication device 100 and communicating via communication link 66 with content generator 130 in server 120.
[0028] User's mobile communication device 100 may comprise a camera-enabled mobile phone handset, which operates in a network that supports video calling. According to some embodiments of the invention, user's mobile communication device 100 is arranged to send recorded multimedia content substantially immediately, in real time, to server 120. Server 120 is arranged to save the recorded multimedia content and enable further sending the recorded multimedia content to the other users, e.g. via a communication link 98 to data processing devices 150 or via a communication link 97 to mobile communication devices 155. Data processing devices 150 may comprise a computer which is connected to the Internet via an Internet browser. Mobile communication devices 155 may comprise mobile phone handsets, which operate in a network that supports Internet browsing, and that the Internet browsing feature is enabled both on the handset and by network. [0029] According to some embodiments of the invention, server 120 is connected to the Internet and can accept and establish multiple video calls simultaneously. Server 120 runs applications that process the incoming video calls, identify the caller ID, generate outgoing video streams, handle user commands, and supports all other functions of the service, including storage, forwarding, sharing, and more. [0030] According to some embodiments of the invention, content generator 130 is arranged to send the recorded multimedia content to graphical user interface 110, as well as data relating to the recorded multimedia content, and data relating to the other users (using data processing devices 150 and mobile communication devices 155) that received recorded multimedia content from server 120. Content generator 130 may further generate advertisements to be presented on graphical user interface 110, that may be arranged to present these advertisements as banners. Content generator 130 may be further arranged to generate additional audio content and send the audio content to graphical user interface 110. [0031] According to some embodiments of the invention, there is provided a data processing system for recording, sharing and commenting on multimedia content captured by a user's mobile communication device having a multimedia capturing module. The system includes: a server connected to the user's mobile communication device via a communication link, the server comprising: a communication module; and a content generator, and a graphical user interface embedded in the user's mobile communication device and communicates via the communication link with the content generator, wherein the user's mobile communication device is arranged to send multimedia content captured by the capturing module, immediately after capturing, to the server, wherein the server is arranged to record the captured multimedia content and enable, responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, to share the recorded multimedia content and data relating to the multimedia content by sending it to the other users in view of the user's social graph, and contextual characteristics related to the user, wherein the graphical user interface, in combination with the server is arranged to enable the user to post comments to shared multimedia content, over the social graph, wherein the social graph is a dynamically changing network representation of other users and their social relationship with the user, and wherein the contextual characteristics comprise attributes relating to the user's behavior while capturing the multimedia content. [0032] According to some embodiments of the invention, the communication link is established over a video call enabling bi-directional transmission of video streams and digital tones; wherein the communication module is arranged to, simultaneously: transmit, in a video call format, the graphical user interface for presenting over the mobile communication device; relay incoming captured video stream in a video call format from the mobile communication device to the content generator, in a stored file format; relay incoming digital tones from the mobile communication device to the server, wherein the digital tones represent user's selection over the graphical user interface. [0033] According to some embodiments of the invention, the communication link is established over an Internet Protocol; wherein the graphical user interface is operatively associated with software module residing on the mobile communication device, wherein the communication module is arranged to, simultaneously: relay incoming video stream in an Internet Protocol data streaming format from the mobile communication device to the content generator, in a stored file format; communicate with the graphical user interface's software module for relaying user's selection on graphical user interface.
[0034] FIG. 2 is a high level schematic illustration of graphical user interface 110, according to some embodiments of the invention. Graphical user interface 110 may comprise a display 160 for presenting the recorded multimedia content, and areas for recording indications 165 (such as temporal indications, size indications and content indications), for viewers indications 170 (such as number of viewers and their comments), for operations menu (allowing various operations and configurations) and an advertisement area 180.
[0035] FIG. 3 is a high level schematic illustration of a webpage 121 provided by server 120, according to some embodiments of the invention. Webpage 121 may comprise and area 185 presenting the recorded multimedia content, and areas for recording thumbnails 187 (such as recordings made by each users and by the other users), links to other users 190 (such as their email addresses, websites, profiles in social networks), links to video editing tools 193 and a chatting area 195 (for example, with messages and addresses, preferences and text editing tools).
[0036] According to some embodiments of the invention, voice command module 140 is arranged to receive voice commands from user's mobile communication device 100 as part of the recorded multimedia content and to control server 120 in relation thereto.
[0037] According to some embodiments of the invention, the data relating to the recorded multimedia content may comprise temporal indications such as running time and time left. The data relating to the other users may comprise a number of viewers, their devices, or their comments to the recorded multimedia content. [0038] FIG. 4 is a high level schematic flowchart of a computer implemented method of sharing multimedia content recorded by a user with other users, according to some embodiments of the invention. The computer implemented method comprises the following stages: transmitting multimedia content captured by a user via a mobile communication device, to a server 210; presenting a graphical user interface over the mobile communication device 220; responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, recording the captured multimedia content 230; responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, sharing the captured multimedia content and data relating to the multimedia content to other users in view of the user's social graph, and contextual characteristics related to the user 240; enabling the other users to post comments on the captured multimedia content, over the social graph of the user 250; wherein the social graph is a dynamically changing network representation of other users and their social relationship with the user, and wherein the contextual characteristics comprise attributes relating to the user's behavior while capturing the multimedia content. [0039] According to some embodiments of the invention optional stages to the method are: presenting advertisements to the user 260, generating additional audio content 270, and controlling the server in relation to the voice commands 280.
[0040] According to some embodiments of the invention, the transmitting multimedia content is established over a video call enabling bi-directional transmission of video streams and digital tones; wherein the presenting of the graphical user interface over the mobile communication device is over a video call format; and wherein the user selection over the graphical user interface is converted to digital tones transmitted to the server in a video call format. [0041] According to some embodiments of the invention, the graphical user interface is operatively associated with a software module; wherein the transmitting of multimedia content is established over an Internet Protocol communication channel; wherein the presenting of the graphical user interface over the mobile communication device is over said Internet Protocol communication channel; and wherein the user selection over the graphical user interface is converted to data over said Internet Protocol communication channel.
[0042] According to some embodiments of the invention, it discloses a system and method for recording, broadcasting, and sharing video from a mobile handset through a video call session to the internet or to other mobile handsets. [0043] When a mobile handset subscriber wishes to capture a video (as an example for multimedia content) and record it and share it live (or anytime thereafter), the subscriber dials a video call to the speed dial number (for example, *7326), which has been globally allocated. Server 120 identifies the caller ID of the subscriber, and answers the call. Based on the caller ID server 120 checks what features are available for the specific subscriber, and prepares the feature menu for the subscriber accordingly. In addition, server 120 constantly "listens" to the streaming video (recorded multimedia content) coming from the subscriber and interprets commands given by either Touchtone numbers pushed by the subscriber, or voice commands using natural voice recognition technology (implemented at voice command module 140) that can separate the subscriber's voice from the sound in the video captured scene. Using commands, the user can control functions available on the server, and navigate through other video-based pages, which will be displayed to her in the returning video generated by server 120. [0044] As soon as the video call is established, server 120 streams a generated video back to the subscriber's handset (user's mobile communication device 100), using the returning video channel of the video call in session. This generated video, instead of showing a video captured from a mobile handset camera, displays information related to the video recording in session. This information appears as a 'still page' even though it is actually a streaming video from server 120 (AKA video-page). Thus, the returning video channel is used as a navigational menu system, consisting of multiple video-pages. [0045] Operations menu 175 may comprise the following. The first video menu page displayed to the subscriber lists menu options. Depending on several variables, such as caller ID, registration status, existence of recorded videos etc, the menu options will be hidden or shown: 1. Start recording video; 2. Watch live stream from subscriber; A 3. Watch live stream from subscriber Z; 4. Watch my recorded videos; 5. Check my remaining minutes; 6. See who's online; 7. Invite my online friends to watch my recording. [0046] In case the subscriber chooses option 1 in the main menu, the following happens: 1. Server 120 starts processing the video captured by the mobile handset camera 105; 2. Server 120 replaces the main menu with the recording page, which displays the following information: 1. Elapsed recording time; 2. Remaining recording time available for the subscriber; 3. Visual progress bar; 4. Area for rotating advertising banner (180); 5. Indication of online viewers (how many, and/or names, and/or phone numbers - 170); 6. More options; 7. Go back; 8. Go to main menu.
[0047] Ending the Recording When the subscriber wishes to end the recording, she simply hangs up. Shortly after that, a Text Message is sent to her mobile handset 100 by server 120. Server 120 distinguishes between two types of subscribers: First Time User (a subscriber who is not registered) and a Registered User. Depending on the subscriber type, a different video menu page is delivered to the subscriber: 1. Video menu page for First Time user (a subscriber who is not registered): a. Information about the recording; b. Welcoming message; c. A URL where to access the video; d. Automatically generated password for first time access on the web; e. Alternatively to view the video on the web, the subscriber can directly access the video on their mobile handset, by selecting 'go to' to the embedded link attached. 2. Video menu page for a Registered User: a. Information about the recording; b. A URL where to access the video; c. Alternatively to view the video on the web, the subscriber can directly access the video on their mobile phone, by selecting 'go to' to the embedded link attached.
[0048] Accessing the video. As mentioned above, the recorded video can be accessed at anytime (while recording or any time after the video has been recorded) on various devices (150, 155). The location of where all the previously recorded videos by a subscriber, and the currently recording video, is personal, and thus, requires authentication.
[0049] Access authentication. Accessing the personal location at the first time requires the user to type in the auto-generated pass code sent to her in the SMS at the end of the recording session (described above). After authenticating the subscriber, she becomes a user, and is prompted to choose a new password, does she wishes to change the auto- generated pass code.
[0050] Data processing device 150. A subscriber with an access to data processing device 150 of any type can access a specific URL on the Internet via an Internet browser. When the subscriber types in the specific URL address in the Internet browser, a specific web page where there is a list of the recorded videos of the subscriber is displayed. The following are a list of the features on the web page (see Fig. 3): 1. Live video area 185 (in case there is a recording in session) comprising: a. Title; b. Video screen; c. Live chat area 195. 2. A list of all recorded videos by the subscriber as recording thumbnails 187 comprising: a. Each video can be viewed in a page which includes: i. Video title; ii. Video screen; iii. Saved chat; iv. Blog; v. Ability to leave a comment; vi. Access to go back to the list of recorded videos. 3. List of similar video recordings in the same category (by other users) as recording thumbnails 187. 4. Personal details about the user (optional). 5. Access to the home page of the service. 6. Other online links and features. 7. User area (features which can be accessed by the user only) comprising: a. List of friends 190 comprising: i. User can add friends to the list, and provide their email addresses and/or her subscriber mobile phone number; ii. Notifications: per each friend, the user can choose whether the friend can be notified during a recording; iii. Invitation tool: The user can use this online tool to invite friends to access her user personal page, via any device, b. Video editing tools 193 comprising tools to: i. Crop videos; ii. Add transitions; iii. Add titles; iv. Add soundtracks; v. Delete videos, c. Video accessibility (private/public) [0051] The user can view a list of the live streaming video recordings that are divided into categories. Some of the categories are listed here: Tourism, news, open house, live concerts, events, games, paparazzi, driving around, in the sky, specific location in the world, traffic, watch me 24/7 and many others. [0052] The user can access the home page of the service, which has the following features : 1. Search (live / recorded videos / users / locations) 2. Browse live and past recordings via categories, tags, or any other relevant browsing paradigm. 3. Browse live and past recordings of specific subscriber 4. Watch a random live recording 5. View lists of live/recorded videos sorted by: a. Most viewed; b. Most discussed; c. Highest ranked; d. Longest (recording duration); e. Screen size; f. Title (alphabetical) [0053] Search / browse online users: Any user / viewer can find users who are users of the service. 1. An open search via words to find live recordings. 2. The search results are presented on a map showing all the subscribers in the geographical area that are: • Recording live videos • Have their mobile handset turned on and can accept requests for starting a recording • Have their mobile off, but can accept scheduled requests on the website.
[0054] The user can access any of the live recordings and interact with the subscriber via text message or other modes of communication, which are transmitted from the webpage recording page to the subscriber's mobile handset via the video-page sent from the server. Depending on the preferences the recorder, the user could be charged a certain price per minute for the video recording. Mobile communication device 155 (video calling enabled). Any mobile communication device 155 that can access Internet Protocol can basically access the WebPages of the service that are described above. [0055] Other client of any type. Any client which can access Internet Protocol based video stream can basically display the live or recorded videos. The client can be either read-only (display the video only), or interactive (display the video and enables interaction). An example for such a client: Cables TV channel connected to the service. Users can access their video in a specific channel by typing in their password, or simply view publicly available videos.
[0056] According to some embodiments of the invention, there is provided a mobile video recording based on video call system for enabling a subscriber to record any video captured on their mobile phone camera directly to a WWW accessible location. The subscriber can then easily access the recorded video either on the web or on his mobile phone. More so, other individuals can view this movie on the web (or on their mobile) anytime after the' video is taken, or while it is being taken, do they have permission to do so. Data processing system 77 comprises server 120 that streams a generated video back to the subscriber's phone (user's mobile communication device 100), using the returning video channel of the video call in session. This generated video, instead of showing a video captured from a phone camera 105, displays information related to the video recording in session.
[0057] According to some embodiments of the invention, and in view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known uses of video recording and sharing through a mobile handset, there is provided a new video recording system and method that utilizes the existing mobile handset video call feature. The invention, according to some embodiments, provides a system and a method that enables an easy to use, straight forward way to record video to a remote storage instead of the local handset storage, and to easily share it with other individuals at anytime. The video can be accessed while it is being recorded or at anytime after that, by accessing a specified URL on the Internet, either from an Internet connected computer, or an Internet connected mobile handset, or any other Internet connected device or any other client connected to the server. [0058] The subscriber may be able to record video captured on a mobile handset camera 105 directly to an Internet location (rather than the local device storage). The subscriber can then access the recorded video using a web browser or any video call enabled mobile communication device 155, or any video call enabled data processing device 150, or any other client connected to the server. [0059] Furthermore, other individuals will be able to access and view this video on the Internet or on a client connected to server 120 (or mobile handset) while the video is being recorded or at anytime after the video has been recorded. The uniqueness of the system and method described in this application is that the video capturing leverages and expands on the existing video call functionality available in mobile handsets and involves no third party application download, nor installation. To attain the functionality described above, at the core of the present invention there is server 120 which runs a specially composed software. Server 120 receives video calls from subscribers and establishes a connection to mobile device 100 capturing the video. The video that is being captured on the mobile device in the form of a video stream is then received by server 120, which makes it available for immediate consumption (via an Internet protocol based address) as well as stores the video for consumption at any later.
[0060] In the above description, an embodiment is an example or implementation of the inventions. The various appearances of "one embodiment," "an embodiment" or "some embodiments" do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiments.
[0061] Although various features of the invention may be described in the context of a single embodiment, the features may also be provided separately or in any suitable combination. Conversely, although the invention may be described herein in the context of separate embodiments for clarity, the invention may also be implemented in a single embodiment.
[0062] Reference in the specification to "some embodiments", "an embodiment", "one embodiment" or "other embodiments" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments is included in at least some embodiments, but not necessarily all embodiments, of the inventions. [0063] It is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is not to be construed as limiting and are for descriptive purpose only.
[0064] The principles and uses of the teachings of the present invention may be better understood with reference to the accompanying description, figures and examples. [0065] It is to be understood that the details set forth herein do not construe a limitation to an application of the invention.
[0066] Furthermore, it is to be understood that the invention can be carried out or practiced in various ways and that the invention can be implemented in embodiments other than the ones outlined in the description above. [0067] It is to be understood that the terms "including", "comprising", "consisting" and grammatical variants thereof do not preclude the addition of one or more components, features, steps, or integers or groups thereof and that the terms are to be construed as specifying components, features, steps or integers. [0068] If the specification or claims refer to "an additional" element, that does not preclude there being more than one of the additional element.
[0069] It is to be understood that where the claims or specification refer to "a" or "an" element, such reference is not be construed that there is only one of that element. [0070] It is to be understood that where the specification states that a component, feature, structure, or characteristic "may", "might", "can" or "could" be included, that particular component, feature, structure, or characteristic is not required to be included. [0071] Where applicable, although state diagrams, flow diagrams or both may be used to describe embodiments, the invention is not limited to those diagrams or to the corresponding descriptions. For example, flow need not move through each illustrated box or state, or in exactly the same order as illustrated and described.
[0072] Methods of the present invention may be implemented by performing or completing manually, automatically, or a combination thereof, selected steps or tasks. [0073] The term "method" may refer to manners, means, techniques and procedures for accomplishing a given task including, but not limited to, those manners, means, techniques and procedures either known to, or readily developed from known manners, means, techniques and procedures by practitioners of the art to which the invention belongs. [0074] The descriptions, examples, methods and materials presented in the claims and the specification are not to be construed as limiting but rather as illustrative only. [0075] Meanings of technical and scientific terms used herein are to be commonly understood as by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention belongs, unless otherwise defined.
[0076] The present invention may be implemented in the testing or practice with methods and materials equivalent or similar to those described herein.
[0077] Any publications, including patents, patent applications and articles, referenced or mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated in their entirety into the specification, to the same extent as if each individual publication was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated herein. In addition, citation or identification of any reference in the description of some embodiments of the invention shall not be construed as an admission that such reference is available as prior art to the present invention. [0078] While the invention has been described with respect to a limited number of embodiments, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of the invention, but rather as exemplifications of some of the preferred embodiments. Other possible variations, modifications, and applications are also within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the invention should not be limited by what has thus far been described, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

Claims

What is claimed is: 1. A data processing system for recording, sharing, viewing, and commenting on multimedia content over a mobile communication device, the system comprising: a server connected to the user's mobile communication device via a communication link, the server comprising: a communication module; and a content generator, and a graphical user interface embedded in the user's mobile communication device and communicates via the communication link with the content generator, wherein the user's mobile communication device is arranged to send multimedia content, to the server, wherein the server is arranged to record the multimedia content and enable, responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, to share the recorded multimedia content and data related to the multimedia content by sending it to the other users in view of the user's social graph, and contextual characteristics related to the user, wherein the graphical user interface, in combination with the server is arranged to enable the user to post comments to shared multimedia content, over the social graph, wherein the social graph is a dynamically changing network representation of other users and their social relationship with the user, and wherein the contextual characteristics comprise attributes relating to the user's behavior while capturing the multimedia content.
2. The data processing system of claim 1, wherein the communication link is established over a video call enabling bi-directional transmission of video streams and digital tones; wherein the communication module is arranged to, simultaneously: transmit, in a video call format, the graphical user interface for presenting over the mobile communication device; relay incoming multimedia content in a video call format from the mobile communication device to the content generator, in a stored file format; relay incoming digital tones from the mobile communication device to the server, wherein the digital tones represent user's selection over the graphical user interface.
3. The data processing system of claim 1, wherein the communication link is established over an Internet Protocol; wherein the graphical user interface is operatively associated with a software module residing on the mobile communication device, wherein the communication module is arranged to, simultaneously: relay incoming multimedia content in an Internet Protocol data streaming format from the mobile communication device to the content generator, in a stored file format; communicate with the graphical user interface's software module for relaying user's selection on graphical user interface.
4. The data processing system according to claims 2 or 3, wherein the content generator is arranged to generate additional audio content and send the audio content to the graphical user interface.
5. The data processing system according to claims 2 or 3, wherein the data relating to the recorded multimedia content comprises temporal indications.
6. The data processing system according to claims 2 or 3, wherein the data relating to the multimedia content comprises a number of viewers.
7. The data processing system according to claims 2 or 3, wherein the data relating to the multimedia content comprises comments from the other users.
8. The data processing system according to claims 2 or 3, wherein the graphical user interface is arranged to present advertisements corresponding to the contextual characteristics of the user.
9. The data processing system according to claims 2 or 3, wherein the multimedia content is one of: captured via the mobile communication device, captured from the Web.
10. A computer implemented method of sharing multimedia content recorded by a user with other users, comprising: transmitting multimedia content captured by a user via a mobile communication device, to a server; presenting a graphical user interface over the mobile communication device; responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, recording the captured multimedia content; responsive to the user's selection over the graphical user interface, sharing the captured multimedia content and data related to the captured multimedia content to other users in view of the user's social graph, and contextual characteristics related to the user; enabling the other users to post comments on the captured multimedia content, over the social graph of the user; wherein the social graph is a dynamically changing network representation of other users and their social relationship with the user, and wherein the contextual characteristics comprise attributes relating to the user's behavior while capturing the multimedia content.
11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the transmitting multimedia content is established over a video call enabling bi-directional transmission of video streams and digital tones; wherein the presenting of the graphical user interface over the mobile communication device is over a video call format; and wherein the user selection over the graphical user interface is converted to digital tones transmitted to the server in a video call format.
12. The method according to claim 10, wherein the graphical user interface is operatively associated with a software module; wherein the transmitting of multimedia content is established over an Internet Protocol communication channel; wherein the presenting of the graphical user interface over the mobile communication device is over said Internet Protocol communication channel; and wherein the user selection over the graphical user interface is converted to data over said Internet Protocol communication channel.
13. The method according to claims 11 or 12, wherein the content generator is arranged to generate additional audio content and send the audio content to the graphical user interface.
14. The method according to claims 11 or 12, wherein the data relating to the recorded multimedia content comprises temporal indications.
15. The method according to claims 11 or 12, wherein the data relating to the multimedia content comprises a number of viewers.
16. The method according to claims 11 or 12, wherein the data relating to the multimedia content comprises comments from the other users.
17. The method according to claims 11 or 12, wherein the graphical user interface is arranged to present advertisements corresponding to the contextual characteristics of the user.
18. The data processing system according to claims 11 or 12, wherein the multimedia content is one of: captured via the mobile communication device, captured from the Web.
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