Media playback device capable of shuffled playback based on a user's preferences

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PATENT NO 6031797
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09095832

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A system and method for providing automated generation of program groups used in shuffled playback. The playback system acquires 'content information' concerning programs on subject media, and generates shuffled playback groups by comparing the content information to user entered 'desired-group information'. In one illustrative embodiment the content information is included on the media themselves. In a second illustrative embodiment, the content information is included in a database.

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SNAPTRACK INC5775 MOREHOUSE DR SAN DIEGO CA 92121

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Douma, Peter Wyckoff, NJ 16 2080
Van, Ryzin John M Madison, NJ 17 3133

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