MENU NAVIGATION MODE FOR MEDIA DISCS

Number: 20190019536
Published: 2019-01-17
Filed: 2017-12-01
Assignee: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
Inventors: KWAN; BRIAN et al.
CPC: H04N21/45457; G11B27/105; G11B27/11; H04N5/76; H04N21/47217; G11B31/006; G11B27/005; H04N21/47
Verdict: Set aside menu navigation mode for media discs, legacy DVD tech
Source: Google Patents · FreePatentsOnline

Abstract

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.

Background

TECHNICAL FIELD

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

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).

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

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

Claims

1. A computer-implemented method, comprising: upon identifying an initial use of a physical media disc in a media playback system, presenting at least one of 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; and upon identifying a subsequent use of the physical media disc in the media playback system, presenting an option on the display for immediate playback of the media content. 9. 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 insertion of a physical media disc into the media playback system; determine whether media content stored on the physical media disc has been previously accessed by the media playback system; upon a determination that the media content stored on the physical media disc has not been previously accessed by the media playback system, present at least one of a first set of informational content and menu options on a display operatively connected to the media playback system prior to commencing playback of the media content stored on the physical media disc; and upon a determination that the media content stored on the physical media disc has previously been accessed by the media playback system, present an option on the display for immediate playback of the media content. 18. A computer-implemented method, comprising: detecting insertion of a physical media disc into the media playback system; present at least a first set of informational content; present user-selectable options to one of commence playback of feature media content stored on the physical media disc and present a feature media content menu; after a determined period of time during which no selection to either commence playback or present the feature media content menu is received, automatically commence playback of the feature media content.