The Directv Group, Inc.

Replaytv, Inc.

Doug Shannon

Anthony John Wood

Donald R Woodward, Jr

A method and apparatus providing for 'instant replays' and 'quick skip' functionality in a media playback device. In the case of an instant replay, under user control, the media playback moves temporally backwards. In the case of quick skip, under user control, the media playback moves temporally forward. In one embodiment, the temporal movement is based on a predetermined time (e.g., move back 5 seconds, move forward 30 seconds). In another embodiment, the temporal movement is based on scene change analysis.

Method and apparatus for fast forwarding and rewinding in a video recording device

A method and apparatus providing for &ldquo;instant replays&rdquo; and &ldquo;quick skip&rdquo; functionality in a media playback device. In the case of an instant replay, under user control, the media playback moves temporally backwards. In the case of quick skip, under user control, the media playback moves temporally forward. In one embodiment, the temporal movement is based on a predetermined time (e.g., move back 5 seconds, move forward 30 seconds). In another embodiment, the temporal movement is based on scene change analysis:

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