SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEARCHING AND BROWSING FOR DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY MATCHING MEDIA CONTENT

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20130060767A1
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13535158

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A method of searching for directly and indirectly matching media content in a metadata database is provided. Searching may include matching keywords in search criteria or using predefined search criteria for browsing of static or dynamic listings of media content. The method includes receiving a search request including search criteria, and searching the metadata database for a digital media selection matching the search criteria. A mapping of metadata of the media selection may be utilized to find a matching media article that directly or indirectly matches the search criteria. The method also includes determining availabilities of the matching media article and the matching media selection. A search result set with the matching media articles and matching media selections is provided, based on their availabilities. An associated content provider may be linked to the customer based on a subscription. The media selection may be accessed by an audio/visual display interface.

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REDBOX AUTOMATED RETAIL LLCONE TOWER LANE OAKBROOK TERRACE IL 60181

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Bowers, Brad Winfield, US 4 35
Maskatia, Imran Milpitas, US 27 279
Rubinstein, Jason Lake Forest, US 22 272

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