Media collection system and method

A method of providing a media collection system over a computerized network, comprising the steps of:

• a) providing a user interface module operating through a user interface device that allows a user to add media information to a structured media collection, including the steps of:
• a1) providing a real-time recording module that allows a user to record media information to a media file in real-time and that includes:
• aa1) providing a countdown synchronization module that displays a real-time countdown to initialization of a recording;
• aa2) providing a prompt module that displays suggested recording topics;
• and
• aa3) providing a recording control module that allows a user to control the initialization, stop, and file location of recording;
• and
• a2) providing an organization module that allows a user to associate media files within a hierarchical structure;
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• b) providing a media structure module that enforces and presents stored media files according to their association within the hierarchical structure.

A media collection system, comprising:

• a) a user interface module operating through a user interface device that allows a user to add media information to a structured media collection, including:
• a1) a real-time recording module that allows a user to record media information to a media file in real-time and that includes:
• aa1) a countdown synchronization module that displays a real-time countdown to initialization of a recording;
• aa2) a prompt module that displays suggested recording topics;
• and
• aa3) a recording control module that allows a user to control the initialization, stop, and file location of recording;
• a2) an organization module that allows a user to associate media files within a hierarchical structure;
• wherein the organization module is graphical, drag and drop, connectivity;
• a3) a place finder module that allows a user to back-up, seconds and play, then record with countdown;
• a4) a delay module that allows a user to delay the initialization of a recording;
• a5) an automated marking module that allows a user to automatically mark parts of a recording from a trigger;
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• a6) a voice recognition module that allows voice recognition for a user during recording of media information;
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• b) a media structure module that enforces and presents stored media files according to their association within the hierarchical structure, including:
• b1) a template module that provides preset hierarchical structure and prompts;
• b2) a user account module that allows different permissions for users;
• wherein other users may add media content but cannot delete media content;
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• b3) a publication module that allows a user to publish a structured media collection over a computerized network.