Abstract: A video map comprising a first plurality of segment definitions defining video segments within a video, the defining being responsive to at least one presentation of the video less in length than the length of the video; a first segment definition that defines a first video segment within the video and is associated with an actual identity of a locale depicted within the first video segment, the actual identity of the locale being different than a locale identity as represented in the video; a second segment definition that defines a second video segment within the video and is associated with an identification of a cinematic technique depicted within the second video segment; and a third segment definition that defines a third video segment within the video and is associated with an explanation of a depiction within the third video segment.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of, and a method comprising, the steps of monitoring a play location within a video; searching a plurality of segment definitions to identify a segment definition that is responsive to the play location, a segment definition defines, responsive to a depiction of a purchasable item, a beginning and an ending of a video segment within the video; displaying, responsive to an identified segment definition, an indication that item purchase information is available for an item being depicted; receiving, from a user, a request for item purchase information in response to the display of an indication that item information is available; identifying a request location that is responsive to the request for item purchase information; and displaying item purchase information associated with a segment definition that is responsive to the request location.

Abstract: Systems for, and methods of, displaying video information comprising: a second screen device obtaining current play position data of a video being played on a primary screen device (e.g., obtaining from the primary screen device an identification of a current play position of the video, or obtaining information to generate an acoustic fingerprint of the video); determining a current play position of the video playing on the primary screen device based upon the current play position data (e.g., identification of the current play position or the acoustic fingerprint); downloading information (e.g., video map, subtitles, moral principles, objectionable content, memorable content, performers, geographical maps, shopping, plot point, item, ratings, trivia information, and recipe information) over a computer communications network into the memory of the second screen device; and displaying information on the second screen device synchronized with the contemporaneously played video on the primary screen device.

Abstract: Systems for, and methods of, displaying video information comprising: a second screen device obtaining current play position data of a video being played on a primary screen device (e.g., obtaining from the primary screen device an identification of a current play position of the video, or obtaining information to generate an acoustic fingerprint of the video); determining a current play position of the video playing on the primary screen device based upon the current play position data (e.g., identification of the current play position or the acoustic fingerprint); downloading information (e.g., video map, subtitles, moral principles, objectionable content, memorable content, performers, geographical maps, shopping, plot point, item, ratings, and trivia information) over a computer communications network into the memory of the second screen device; and displaying information on the second screen device synchronized with the contemporaneously played video on the primary screen device.

Abstract: Systems for, and methods of, displaying video information comprising: a second screen device obtaining current play position data of a video being played on a primary screen device (e.g., obtaining from the primary screen device an identification of a current play position of the video, or obtaining information to generate an acoustic fingerprint of the video); determining a current play position of the video playing on the primary screen device based upon the current play position data (e.g., identification of the current play position or the acoustic fingerprint); downloading information (e.g., video map, subtitles, moral principles, objectionable content, memorable content, performers, geographical maps, shopping, plot point, item, ratings, and trivia information) over a computer communications network into the memory of the second screen device; and displaying information on the second screen device synchronized with the contemporaneously played video on the primary screen device.

Abstract: Systems for, and methods of, displaying video information comprising: a second screen device obtaining current play position data of a video being played on a primary screen device (e.g., obtaining from the primary screen device an identification of a current play position of the video, or obtaining information to generate an acoustic fingerprint of the video); determining a current play position of the video playing on the primary screen device based upon the current play position data (e.g., identification of the current play position or the acoustic fingerprint); downloading information (e.g., video map, subtitles, moral principles, objectionable content, memorable content, performers, geographical maps, shopping, plot point, item, ratings, and trivia information) over a computer communications network into the memory of the second screen device; and displaying information on the second screen device synchronized with the contemporaneously played video on the primary screen device.

Abstract: Systems for, and methods of, displaying video information comprising: a second screen device obtaining current play position data of a video being played on a primary screen device (e.g., obtaining from the primary screen device an identification of a current play position of the video, or obtaining information to generate an acoustic fingerprint of the video); determining a current play position of the video playing on the primary screen device based upon the current play position data (e.g., identification of the current play position or the acoustic fingerprint); downloading information (e.g., video map, subtitles, moral principles, objectionable content, memorable content, performers, geographical maps, shopping, plot point, item, ratings, and trivia information) over a computer communications network into the memory of the second screen device; and displaying information on the second screen device synchronized with the contemporaneously played video on the primary screen device.

Abstract: Systems for, and methods of, displaying video information comprising: a second screen device obtaining current play position data of a video being played on a primary screen device (e.g., obtaining from the primary screen device an identification of a current play position of the video, or obtaining information to generate an acoustic fingerprint of the video); determining a current play position of the video playing on the primary screen device based upon the current play position data (e.g., identification of the current play position or the acoustic fingerprint); downloading information (e.g., video map, subtitles, moral principles, objectionable content, memorable content, performers, geographical maps, shopping, plot point, item, ratings, and trivia information) over a computer communications network into the memory of the second screen device; and displaying information on the second screen device synchronized with the contemporaneously played video on the primary screen device.

Abstract: Systems for, and methods of, displaying video information comprising: a second screen device obtaining current play position data of a video being played on a primary screen device (e.g., obtaining from the primary screen device an identification of a current play position of the video, or obtaining information to generate an acoustic fingerprint of the video); determining a current play position of the video playing on the primary screen device based upon the current play position data (e.g., identification of the current play position or the acoustic fingerprint); downloading information (e.g., video map, subtitles, moral principles, objectionable content, memorable content, performers, geographical maps, shopping, plot point, item, ratings, and trivia information) over a computer communications network into the memory of the second screen device; and displaying information on the second screen device synchronized with the contemporaneously played video on the primary screen device.

Abstract: A video map comprising a first plurality of segment definitions defining video segments within a video, the defining being responsive to at least one presentation of the video less in length than the length of the video; a first segment definition that defines a first video segment within the video and is associated with an actual identity of a locale depicted within the first video segment, the actual identity of the locale being different than a locale identity as represented in the video; a second segment definition that defines a second video segment within the video and is associated with an identification of a cinematic technique depicted within the second video segment; and a third segment definition that defines a third video segment within the video and is associated with an explanation of a depiction within the third video segment.

Abstract: A video map comprising a first plurality of segment definitions defining video segments within a video, the defining being responsive to at least one presentation of the video less in length than the length of the video; a first segment definition that defines a first video segment within the video and is associated with an actual identity of a locale depicted within the first video segment, the actual identity of the locale being different than a locale identity as represented in the video; a second segment definition that defines a second video segment within the video and is associated with an identification of a cinematic technique depicted within the second video segment; and a third segment definition that defines a third video segment within the video and is associated with an explanation of a depiction within the third video segment.

Abstract: A video map comprising a first plurality of segment definitions defining video segments within a video, the defining being responsive to at least one presentation of the video less in length than the length of the video; a first segment definition that defines a first video segment within the video and is associated with an actual identity of a locale depicted within the first video segment, the actual identity of the locale being different than a locale identity as represented in the video; a second segment definition that defines a second video segment within the video and is associated with an identification of a cinematic technique depicted within the second video segment; and a third segment definition that defines a third video segment within the video and is associated with an explanation of a depiction within the third video segment.

Abstract: A video map comprising a first plurality of segment definitions defining video segments within a video, the defining being responsive to at least one presentation of the video less in length than the length of the video; a first segment definition that defines a first video segment within the video and is associated with an actual identity of a locale depicted within the first video segment, the actual identity of the locale being different than a locale identity as represented in the video; a second segment definition that defines a second video segment within the video and is associated with an identification of a cinematic technique depicted within the second video segment; and a third segment definition that defines a third video segment within the video and is associated with an explanation of a depiction within the third video segment.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of, and a method comprising, the steps of: receiving, from a user during a playing of a feature-length movie, a request for item information relating to a product placement depicted within the feature-length movie; identifying a request location that is responsive to the request for item information; searching a plurality of segment definitions to identify a segment definition that is responsive to the request location, a segment definition defines, responsive to a depiction of a product placement, a beginning and an ending of a video segment within the feature-length movie; displaying item information associated with a segment definition that is responsive to the request location; receiving from the user a request for additional item information relating to a displayed item information; and enabling a display of product placement purchase information in response to the request for additional item information.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of, and a method comprising, the steps of monitoring a play location within a video; searching a plurality of segment definitions to identify a segment definition that is responsive to the play location, a segment definition defines, responsive to a depiction of a purchasable item, a beginning and an ending of a video segment within the video; displaying, responsive to an identified segment definition, an indication that item purchase information is available for an item being depicted; receiving, from a user, a request for item purchase information in response to the display of an indication that item information is available; identifying a request location that is responsive to the request for item purchase information; and displaying item purchase information associated with a segment definition that is responsive to the request location.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of, and a method comprising the steps of: receiving, from a user, during a playing of a video, a request for information identifying a performer of a character that is depicted during the playing of the video; pausing the playing of the video in response to the request for information; providing, the user, the name and a visual depiction of the depicted character, and the name and a visual depiction of the performer of the depicted character; and providing, the user, the option to obtain a filmography corresponding to the performer of the depicted character.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of, and a method comprising the steps of: receiving, from a user, during a playing of a video, a request for information identifying a performer of a character that is depicted during the playing of the video; pausing the playing of the video in response to the request for information; providing, the user, the name and a visual depiction of the depicted character, and the name and a visual depiction of the performer of the depicted character; and providing, the user, the option to obtain a filmography corresponding to the performer of the depicted character.

Abstract: A method of selecting video segments and programs from a program database (“programbase”), such as may be constructed from a collection of news, educational programs, and motion pictures, in which available segments of programs are assigned descriptors responsive to subject matter (e.g. news), content levels (e.g. “Highlight”, “Summary”, “Condensed”, and “Detailed”), and levels of explicitness (e.g. “None”, “Implied”, “Explicit”, and “Graphic”) in each of a range of content categories (e.g. “Inclusion”, and “Violence”), according to the content of the segments of the program. The programbase being accessible by a plurality of video retrievers, and the selection of video segments and programs being responsive to the subject matter preferences and content preferences of a video retriever.

Abstract: A method of, and a system capable of, replaying a portion of a video, the method comprising the steps of, and the system comprising the means for: receiving, during a playing of a video, a replay request to replay a portion of the video; skipping, responsive to the replay request and a preestablished replay preference, the video to a replay position; changing, responsive to the replay request, an audio of the video; playing, responsive to the replay request and to the replay position, the video and the changed audio; and discontinuing, responsive to the replay request, the playing of the changed audio; changing the audio of the video, comprising, for example, increasing the audio volume, increasing the dialog audio volume, increasing the dialog audio volume relatively to a background audio volume, utilizing an alternative dialog audio language, and/or utilizing a commentary audio.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising the means for, and a method comprising the steps of: receiving (1) a video program including within a set of parallel segments that provide for at least two versions of a scene of the video program, each parallel segment comprising a sequence of video frames, (2) a user interface, particular to the video program, for a user of the video program to establish a content preference, and (3) data, not created by the user of the video program, directly defining a plurality of segments within the video program; storing the video program, the user interface, and the data; enabling the user of the video program to establish a content preference by utilizing the user interface; selecting, for the user, segments from within the video program by applying the content preference to the data; and playing, by means of a random accessing and a buffering, and without requiring an alternate source of video, the selected segments as a seamless version of, from within, and less in length than the length of