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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 24, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2012
Thomson Licensing, Issy de Moulineaux, FR;
Carsten Herpel, Wennigsen, DE;
Dirk Gandolph, Ronnenberg, DE;
Jobst Hörentrup, Hannover, DE;
Ralf Ostermann, Hanover, DE;
Hartmut Peters, Barsinghausen, DE;
Thomson Licensing, Boulogne-Billancourt, FR;
Abstract
Multimedia content of exchangeable storage media, such as optical discs, may be extended by bonus content that is downloaded via Internet connection and stored on a local storage device. An improved method for integration of different menu items relating to on-disc content and downloaded content provides flexibility and a simple, low cost solution. The method for integration of downloaded bonus content into a menu comprises defining one or more placeholders within a menu, determining a storage location or naming convention for bonus content, declaring for each placeholder an attribute providing a unique association to a specific type of bonus content, providing a button image, detecting presence of bonus content data, replacing the associated placeholder by the associated button image and enabling an associated action to be taken when said button is selected.