Metadata Assisted Trick Mode Intervention Method And System

An apparatus, comprising:

• means for accepting metadata;
• means for identifying segments of multimedia content that are recommended for viewing;
• means for storing said identified segments of multimedia content;
• means for detecting trick mode playback initiation;
• means for determining if a starting point of said trick mode playback is prior to a next identified segment;
• means for determining a play-out time for said metadata if said first determination is positive;
• means for determining a corresponding time to start play-out of said metadata;
• means for playing back said metadata starting immediately if said first determination is negative or at said determined corresponding time;
• means for displaying a dialog box with a query;
• means for accepting input from a user in response to said query;
• means for playing back of one of said stored identified segments of multimedia content at a normal mode speed responsive to said accepted input;
• and
• means for reverting to trick mode playback upon completion of said playing back of said one of said stored identified segment of multimedia content.