METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONISING SOCIAL MESSAGES WITH A CONTENT TIMELINE
This disclosure describes a mechanism for associating a message to a specific point in time relative to the start of media content (such as video). Social messages employing these techniques can be associated to specific points in time within the particular content. For example, social messages can be associated with an opening scene that sparks social commentary and later for other arbitrary points in the media timeline. This example becomes even more relevant when a piece of media is replayed at a later time.
1 . A method for synching social messages to a content timeline, the method comprising:
monitoring social media for a message relating to displayed content;
processing the message to associate the messages with a period of time in the display of the content; and
associating a timestamp with the message indicating the period of time in the display of the content for which the message is associated.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the social media being monitored is Twitter.
3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein the timestamp comprises a hashtag appended to the social message.
4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein the timestamp further includes a checksum.
5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the displayed content is being displayed on a first screen.
6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is performed on a second screen device.
7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is performed on a server.
8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of processing is performed based in part on the location of origin for social message.
9 . A method for processing social media synched with a content timeline:
receiving a message relating to displayed content;
determining if a timestamp is associated with message indicating the period of time in the display of the content for which the message is associated; and
providing the message synched to the display of the content.
10 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the social media being monitored is Twitter.
11 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the timestamp comprises a hashtag appended to the social message.
12 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the timestamp further includes a checksum.
13 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the displayed content is being displayed on a first screen.
14 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the method is performed on a second screen device.
15 . A second screen device comprising:
a screen configured to display content;
storage for storing data, and
a processor configured to receive a message relating to displayed content, determine if a timestamp is associated with message indicating the period of time in the display of the content for which the message is associated, and provide the message synched to the display of the content.