Inventors:
Andrew Dunmore - Chicago IL, US
Carl Franklin - Munster IN, US
Jason Lee - Western Springs IL, US
Jason Ruge - Studio City CA, US
International Classification:
H04N 21/475
H04N 21/4627
H04N 21/488
H04N 21/442
Abstract:
The disclosed system provides enables controlling access to content, such as videos, based on authentication information provided by a user of the system. In one embodiment, after authenticating a user, the system provides a database of media, such as corporate training videos, the scope of which is determined based on the identity of the user. The system enables the user to view and provide feedback about videos, such as by indicating a rating of the video and/or providing comments about the video. The system also enables the content provider to specify searchable information for various videos, such as title, creation date, run time, or other appropriate information. The system enables the creator to specify certain metadata about content, to provide further information that can be searched by users of the system. The disclosed system may also enable users to share videos with other users with similar access rights.