A system and method for identifying media content presented over a media
playing device. The media content, such as, such as audio and/or video, is
either available digitally or digitally sampled. The media content is
sampled to generate a media sample or analytical representation of the
media content. The media sample is compared to a collection of sampled (or
represented) media content to identify it and to ascertain information
related to the sample. This media content-related information is then
presented to the user via a display means on the media player. The media
player then presents the user specific and related actions that are based
upon the information presented and allows the user to directly execute
their choice of actions.
