Systems and methods are provided for reordering and/or bypassing certain informational content or menus that are conventionally presented prior to playback of media content stored on physical media discs. Upon initial use of a physical media disc, certain information content or menus may be presented to a user or viewer, for example, piracy warnings, language selection menus, etc. However, upon subsequent use of the physical media disc, such informational content or menus may be bypassed. The user or viewer is given an option to immediately begin consuming the media content stored on the physical media disc. Conventional content, such as trailers are not played prior to playback of the media content.
TECHNICAL FIELD(1) The present disclosure relates generally to physical media playback, and more particularly, some embodiments relate to menu navigation modes for physical media discs.DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART(2) Media players that utilize physical media discs, such as optical media players (for example, Blu-Ray™ players and digital video disc (DVD™) players), provide a rich array of media content to users. Such media players are able to deliver high quality audio and video media content, especially when compared to predecessor technologies, such as compact discs (CDs).(3) These media players also bring unprecedented levels of interactivity to end-users. Interactivity layers in the file and application systems of media players allow users to actively navigate a sea of menus, graphics, and special features that may accompany a media title or media series. Similarly, users of media players with Internet access can journey through interactive video games, chat capabilities, and social networking tools, all in the physical space of a small device that can be integrated into a home entertainment system.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE(4) In accordance with one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises presenting at least one of a first set of informational content and menu options on a display operatively connected to a media playback system prior to commencing playback of media content stored on the physical media disc. This presentation may occur upon identifying
1. A media playback system, comprising: at least one processor; and a memory storing instructions configured to instruct the at least one processor to perform the following: detect a first access of a physical media disc by the media playback system; initiate a first play mode associated with the first access of the physical media disc that presents a first set of informational content and menu options on a display operatively connected to the media playback system prior to commencing playback of media content stored on the physical media disc; upon initiation of the first play mode, receive a decryption key associated with the media content stored on the physical media disc; detect a second access of the physical media disc by the media playback system; and initiate a subsequent play mode associated with the second access of the physical media disc, wherein, using the decryption key, the subsequent play mode skips the first set of informational content and menu options, and wherein the subsequent play mode includes an option for immediate playback of the media content.
9. A computer-implemented method, comprising: detecting a first access of a physical media disc by a media playback system; initiating a first play mode associated with the first access of the physical media disc that presents a first set of informational content and menu options on a display operatively connected to the media playback system prior to commencing playback of media content stored on the physical media disc; upon initiation of the first play mode, receiving a decryption key associated with the media content stored on the physical media disc; detecting a second access of the physical media disc by the media playback system; and initiating a subsequent play mode associated with the second access of the physical media disc, wherein, using the decryption key, the subsequent play mode skips the first set of informational content and menu options, and wherein the subsequent play mode includes an option for immediate playback of the media content.
16. A non-transitory computer readable medium containing a program which, when executed by one or more processors, performs an operation, comprising: detecting a first access of a physical media disc by a media playback system; initiating a first play mode associated with the first access of the physical media disc that presents a first set of informational content and menu options on a display operatively connected to the media playback system prior to commencing playback of media content stored on the physical media disc; upon initiation of the first play mode, receiving a decryption key associated with the media content stored on the physical media disc; detecting a second access of the physical media disc by the media playback system; and initiating a subsequent play mode associated with the second access of the physical media disc, wherein, using the decryption key, the subsequent play mode skips the first set of informational content and menu options, and wherein the subsequent play mode includes an option for immediate playback of the media content.