US Patent No: 7,797,446

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Method and system for updating playlists

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Abstract

Improved techniques for automatic (or dynamic) updating (or maintaining) of playlists for a media system that stores and plays media content for a user of the media system. The automatic update to playlists can occur when additional media content is added to or removed from the media system. The automatic update to playlists can also occur when previously stored media content is otherwise altered.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
APPLE INC.CUPERTINO, CA7542

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Heller, David San Jose, CA 107 1538
Robbin, Jeffrey L Los Altos, CA 159 2213

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OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (1)
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