METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCODING MULTIMEDIA CONTENTS AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING ENCODED MULTIMEDIA CONTENTS

摘要

A method and apparatus for encoding multimedia content and a method and system for applying encoded multimedia content are provided. The method of applying encoded multimedia content includes: storing in a database, a multimedia application format (MAF) file, including at least one single track which includes a header having information indicating media data, media data, and media metadata, and application data indicating information on an application method of the media; and browsing or sharing the MAF file stored in the database. According to the methods and apparatuses, even when a user does not have a special application or a function applying metadata, integrated general-purpose use of multimedia content, such as effectively browsing or sharing with others the multimedia content, is enabled.