Abstract: A method of detecting and reproducing data comprises the steps of receiving a first signal comprising data, analyzing the data comprised by the first signal, categorizing the data into at least two categories of data defined as first category and second category; and reproducing the data when it is of the first category, and, when the data is of the second category, detecting whether it is in a predetermined sub-category of the second category, wherein (i) the data is reproduced when it is in the predetermined sub-category of the second category; (ii) the second signal is selected and data comprised in the second signal is reproduced when it is not in the predetermined sub-category of the second category.

Abstract: A device for recording records digitally encoded video information on a record carrier according to a predefined recording format, such as DVD+RW. The device has a unit for gathering meta-data which describes parameters of the real-time information, and records the meta-data. The record carrier has to be compatible to existing recording devices which are not aware of the meta-data. Thereto the device has control means for recording the meta-data in at least one hidden location of the record carrier which hidden location is not or less likely accessible for storing data according to the predefined recording format.