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Protective enclosure for electronic device
InactiveUS7609512B2Digital data processing detailsRecord information storageTablet computerDevices fixation
A protective enclosure for an electronic device such as a laptop computer or tablet computer that comprises a shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding the electronic device. The shell is substantially watertight, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant. The inside of the shell has a hook and loop liner with shock absorbing corner bumpers having hook and loop type bases so that the bumpers may attach at any point on the liner inside the shell to accommodate electronic devices of various sizes and to secure the device inside the enclosure in a shock absorbent suspended manner. The shell may further comprise a USB connector hub for connection to the USB port of a laptop computer or PC tablet enclosed in the protective shell.
Owner:OTTER PRODS
System and method for production of compact discs on demand
InactiveUS6011758ALayered productsElectronic editing digitised analogue information signalsDigital dataCompact disc
A system and method for production of customized compact discs (CD) includes compiling a collection of digital data files from source CDS, receiving customer orders and processing those customer orders by writing customer-selected digital data files onto a CD. Data files are read from the source CDs by an acquisition station and stored in a storage subsystem distributed over a number of data servers. A order input client receives and logs orders from customers. The customer orders are then processed by data servers transferring the cuistomer-selected data files to a writing station. The writing station records the data onto a destination CD. A printing station then prints content description information on the CD and jacket and also prints invoices and shipping labels.
Owner:MUSICMAKER COM
Digital downloading jukebox system with user-tailored music management, communications, and other tools
InactiveUS20060239131A1Accurate and reliable processCreating a sense of ownershipVoting apparatusRecord information storageThe InternetUser interface
A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via an Internet-enabled device or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and / or others known to the system. In some exemplary embodiments, changes via a first user interface on a first device are reflected on second user interface on other properly-configured devices.
Owner:TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORP
Uniform surfaces for hybrid material substrate and methods for making and using same
Devices, systems and methods of using same where hybrid substrate materials are provided with a substantially uniform surface to provide uniformity of properties, including interaction with their environments. Uniform surfaces are applied as coatings over, e.g., hybrid metal / silica, metal / polymer, metal / metal surfaces to mask different chemical properties of differing regions of the surface and to afford a protective surface for the hybrid structure.
Owner:PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES
Jukebox with customizable avatar
ActiveUS20070247979A1Increase of belongingAdd funRecording carrier detailsRecord information storageAnimationHuman–computer interaction
A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user is provided. For example, information specific to a recognized user may be stored and optionally may include a recognized user avatar representative of the recognized user. The user avatar may be an image, video, and / or animation, which may be displayed on and / or played through the jukebox. The user avatar may be associated with transactions associated with the user. For example, an avatar may be displayed when a playlist of the recognized user is played, when a message is sent, etc. In other examples, the avatar may introduce instances of media by playing an audio and / or video message, and the avatar may sing, dance, etc. while an instance of media is playing.
Owner:TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CO LLC
Digital downloading jukebox system with user-tailored music management, communications, and other tools
InactiveUS20060062094A1Improve convenienceDecreasing intimidationTelevision system detailsDigital data processing detailsCredit cardComputer network
A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via the Internet or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Other exemplary embodiments allow users to become certified, charging them for services without requiring constant inputting of coinage or credit card information. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and / or others known to the system.
Owner:TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORP
Digital downloading jukebox system with central and local music servers
ActiveUS20060018208A1Accurate and reliable processIncrease incomeRecord information storageData switching by path configurationReal-time computing
A digital downloading jukebox system including a central server and a plurality of remote jukebox devices each provided with a local server that preferably mirrors the central server and enables selected songs to be immediately downloaded to the jukebox for reproduction. The local server and jukebox may also provide, through control of the central server, song download services to other jukebox devices. The jukebox system may also act as a monitoring / management device for other coin operated equipment present in a location where the jukebox is located, thereby enabling the jukebox device to perform updates on other equipment under control of the central server.
Owner:TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CO LLC
Audio signal receiving apparatus, audio signal receiving method and audio signal transmission system
InactiveUS8116476B2Filamentary/web record carriersPublic address systemsSound sourcesAudio frequency
Owner:SONY CORP
Media organizer and entertainment center
InactiveUS20050201254A1Control functionTelevision system detailsElectrophonic musical instrumentsAudio MediaData selection
A media organizer and entertainment center includes an importer for importing individual media / data selections and automatically assigning each selection at least one associated category flag pursuant to predetermined or user defined criteria. The center also includes a storage device for storing compressed data corresponding to the plurality of individual media / data selections and the associated category flags and a retriever for retrieving selections from the storage device based upon user selection of one or more of the associated category flags, and a data decompresser that translates the compressed data into playable digital or audio media data. With the center, playable digital or audio media data can be advantageously transported, organized, played or recorded through or on a variety of products or devices.
Owner:LOONEY PRODN
Information storing disk, reproduction apparatus, and reproduction method
InactiveUS6222806B1Combination recordingModification of read/write signalsComputer hardwareAudio frequency
An information storing disk including at least one system stream stored thereon. The at least one system stream includes a silent cell for defining a silent period and an audio cell for defining audio data to be reproduced after the silent period. The silent period is a period to be silent, which is from when one system stream to be reproduced among at least one system stream is determined until reproduction of an audio cell included in the one system stream is started.
Owner:PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORP OF AMERICA
Protective enclosure for electronic device
InactiveUS20060274493A1Digital data processing detailsRecord information storageTablet computerDevices fixation
A protective enclosure for an electronic device such as a laptop computer or tablet computer that comprises a shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding the electronic device. The shell is substantially watertight, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant. The inside of the shell has a hook and loop liner with shock absorbing corner bumpers having hook and loop type bases so that the bumpers may attach at any point on the liner inside the shell to accommodate electronic devices of various sizes and to secure the device inside the enclosure in a shock absorbent suspended manner. The shell may further comprise a USB connector hub for connection to the USB port of a laptop computer or PC tablet enclosed in the protective shell.
Owner:OTTER PRODS
System and method for modifying media content playback based on an intelligent random selection
ActiveUS20070025194A1Web data indexingElectronic editing digitised analogue information signalsComputer sciencePreference data
A playlist containing a plurality of tracks is filtered to generate a customized subset or window of tracks for playback. The method includes automatically determining user preference data for each of the plurality of tracks based on the user's conduct when each of the plurality is accessed for playback. The tracks in the playlist are reordered after each track is accessed based on the user preference data. A subset of the playlist is selected for playback based on the reordered track arrangement.
Owner:CREATIVE TECH CORP
Removable disk storage array emulating tape library having backup and archive capability
InactiveUS6957291B2Enhance system functionsLow costInput/output to record carriersError detection/correctionData connectionHard disc drive
A hard disk drive based data archive system emulating a tape archive system includes a hot pluggable multi-drive magazine having a housing for holding a plurality of hard disk drives, each drive connected to receive power and data from the magazine in a controlled fashion, and at least one magazine receiving system for physically receiving the magazine and for thereupon providing power, data and control connections to the magazine, such that when the magazine is received within the magazine receiving system, the hard disk drives selectively receive power and data connections via the magazine and receiving system from a host computer. The magazine may be hot-disconnected from an active computing system environment and removed to an archive rack wherein each disk drive is periodically checked to ensure functionality and to provide some limited-bandwidth data retrieval functions via a network connection to the archive rack. A file mark structure enables a disk drive in the magazine to emulate functionality of a tape cartridge.
Owner:QUANTUM CORP
Jukebox with associated video server
ActiveUS20080239887A1Accurate and reliable processReduce needRecord information storageApparatus for meter-controlled dispensingDisplay deviceVideo processing
In certain example embodiments, jukebox systems that have associated video servers for displaying video content on one or more displays or groups of displays external to the jukebox and / or directly on the jukebox are provided. Such video servers may effectively off-load at least some of the video processing load from the jukebox device. Accordingly, video content may be provided to complement and / or further enhance the interactive experience that jukeboxes currently provide, while also enabling patrons not directly in front of the jukebox to participate in the interactive process. Content may be distributed to the jukeboxes and / or video servers via a network. In addition to creating a compelling entertainment experience for patrons, it also is possible to create new revenue opportunities for customers. For example, operators and national account customers and advertising partners may provide additional value to venues through the innovative use of managed video content.
Owner:TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CO LLC
Player device
ActiveUS20060227673A1Good choiceDigital data processing detailsRecord information storageDigital dataDisplay device
A player device uses playlists having names of contents. Users can update the playlists via network. The player device includes a storage device for storing digital data of the contents, a reception / reception circuit for downloading playlists, a display for displaying the titles of contents included in the playlists, a pointing device for specifying displayed titles, a circuit for retrieving digital data from the storage device in the event that digital data of a content specified by the pointing device is stored within the storage device, and an output circuit for outputting the retrieved digital data.
Owner:SONY CORP
Media playback device capable of shuffled playback based on a user's preferences
InactiveUS6031797AEnhance playback feature of playbackFlat record carrier combinationsDisc-shaped record carriersUser inputWorld Wide Web
A system and method for providing automated generation of program groups used in shuffled playback. The playback system acquires "content information" concerning programs on subject media, and generates shuffled playback groups by comparing the content information to user entered "desired-group information". In one illustrative embodiment the content information is included on the media themselves. In a second illustrative embodiment, the content information is included in a database.
Owner:SNAPTRACK
Flexible and area efficient column redundancy for non-volatile memories
A non-volatile memory wherein bad columns in the array of memory cells can be removed. Substitute redundant columns can replace the removed columns. Both of these processes are performed on the memory in a manner that is externally transparent and, consequently, need not be managed externally by the host or controller to which the memory is attached. The bad column can be maintained on the memory. At power up, the list of bad columns is used to fuse out the bad columns. The memory may also contain a number of redundant columns that can be used to replace the bad columns.
Owner:SANDISK TECH LLC
Audio playback apparatus, audio playback method, and program
InactiveUS7689304B2Electrophonic musical instrumentsRecord information storageSound sourcesSpeech recognition
Owner:SONY CORP
Song flow methodology in random playback
An electronic device can play back media items using a random playback mode. To ensure that related media items are played back in a proper order (e.g., live music is played back in concert order), the electronic device can define metadata or other data coupling related media items in a predefined or preset sequence. For example, related media items can include metadata tags identifying the previous and next media items to play back in the sequence. As another example, the electronic device can store a listing of media items of a sequence and the order in which to play them back. When the electronic device reaches a media item that is part of a preset sequence during random playback, the electronic device can identify at least the subsequent media items in the sequence, and insert the subsequent media items in the playback queue. The electronic device can then play back the entire sequence before moving to the next media item in the playback queue.
Owner:APPLE INC
Optical recording medium, data recording method for rewritable-type phase change type optical disc, data erase method for rewritable compact disc, data erase method for rewritable phase change type recording medium, read only data erase method, and recording/readout apparatus
InactiveUS6671249B2Prevent destruction and falsificationReduce the possibilityCombination recordingRecording carrier detailsComputer hardwareRewritable compact disc
For an optical recording medium having a phase change type recording layer on its a substrate and having as read only area and a writable area in a recording area, a data recording method is provided which records data in the writable area. This data recording method comprises a transfer step of transferring program data recorded in the read only area in a practical form to an external computer, and an execution step (step A10) of automatically executing the program data in the external computer to record data in the writable area, which can facilitate manufacturing and reduce the possible of destruction or falsification of ROM data.
Owner:CMC MAGNETICS CORPORATION
Interactive playlist generation using annotations
InactiveUS7111009B1Digital data information retrievalData processing applicationsUser interfaceAnnotation
A plurality of user-selected annotations are used to define a playlist of media segments corresponding to the annotations. The user-selected annotations and their corresponding media segments are then provided to the user in a seamless manner. A user interface allows the user to alter the playlist and the order of annotations in the playlist. The user interface identifies each annotation by a short subject line.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
Interface for audio visual device
ActiveUS20030086699A1Television system detailsColor television signals processingApplication softwareAudiovisual device
A system is disclosed that provides access to a large amount of content using a traditional interface. The system has many applications, one of which is for providing access to audio / visual content. Examples of audio / visual content includes compressed digital music data and video data. In one embodiment, the system receives an indication of a first mode, accesses a first playlist for the first mode, and plays tracks according to the first playlist. In this embodiment, each mode is associated with a different attribute, each mode includes one or more playlists of tracks, and each playlist of a particular mode is based on a different value for the attribute associated with the particular mode. Examples of attributes include artist, album, genre, etc. Thus, there can be an artist mode, an album node, a genre mode, etc. For example, each playlist in the artist mode is associated with a particular artist. All tracks on a given playlist in the artist mode would be associated with the same artists.
Owner:HARMAN INT IND INC
Optical disk, an optical disk barcode forming method, an optical disk reproduction apparatus, a marking forming apparatus, a method of forming a laser marking on an optical disk, and a method of manufacturing an optical disk
InactiveUS6052465APossible to separateDigitally marking record carriersDigital data processing detailsOptical pickupBarcode
Disclosed is an optical disk barcode forming method wherein, as information to be barcoded, position information for piracy prevention, which is a form of ID, is coded as a barcode and is recoded by laser trimming on a reflective film in a PCA area of an optical disk. When playing back the thus manufactured optical disk on a reproduction apparatus, the barcode data can be played back using the same optical pickup.
Owner:PANASONIC CORP
Method and system for providing an energy assisted magnetic recording head in a wafer packaging configuration
A method and system for providing energy assisted magnetic recording (EAMR) heads are described. The heads include sliders having leading and trailing edges. An EAMR transducer for each head is fabricated on a front face of a substrate that corresponds to the trailing edge of the slider. An overcoat layer that includes transducer and laser contact(s) is provided on the transducer. A laser for providing light to the transducer is provided on each slider. The laser is electrically coupled to the laser contact(s) and electrically insulated from at least part of the transducer contacts. The laser is enclosed in a capping layer, which has a laser-facing surface including a laser cavity, via(s), a trailing surface, and pads on the trailing surface. The laser cavity encloses the laser between the overcoat and capping layers. The via(s) provide electrical connection to the transducer contacts. The substrate is separated into the heads.
Owner:WESTERN DIGITAL TECH INC
Jukebox with customizable avatar
ActiveUS7822687B2Accurate and reliable processCreating a sense of ownershipRecording carrier detailsRecord information storageAnimationFinancial transaction
Owner:TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CO LLC
Intelligent digital audiovisual playback system
InactiveUS7574727B2Easy to deleteEasy to insertTelevision system detailsElectrophonic musical instrumentsPaymentModem device
Payment-based audiovisual playback system characterized by comprising a microprocessor device associated with a payment device primarily including means for storing, inter alia, in digital format the visual and sound information to be used. The system is associated through interfaces with display means and sound playback means for providing a multimedia environment. The system is controlled by a multitask operating system including a tool and service library integrated into the storage means. The system, which is also associated through an interface with a telecommunications modem, is optionally connected to an audiovisual data distribution network by a telecommunications modem and telecommunications links, said telecommunications function also being controlled by said multitask operating system.
Owner:TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORP
Optical disc having RFID tag, optical disc apparatus, and system for preventing unauthorized copying
InactiveUS7317396B2Reliable preventionInhibitory contentDigital data processing detailsMechanical recordingSecret codeInformation needs
In an optical disc having an RFID tag, disc control information needed for control of reproduction of the content recorded in the disc body of the optical disc is stored in the RFID tag. Thereby, even if the content recorded in the disc body is illegally copied in some way, common optical disc apparatus incapable of reading RFID tags cannot read and copy the disc control information stored in the RFID tag. Accordingly, unauthorized copying of the content recorded on the optical disc can be reliably prevented without the use of special cryptographic technology.
Owner:FUNAI ELECTRIC CO LTD
User selectable display modes for a vehicle MP3 compact disc player
InactiveUS7020048B2Carrier indicating/warning arrangementsRecord information storageComputer hardwareCompact disc
Owner:GULA CONSULTING LLC
Method for creating defect management information in an recording medium, and apparatus and medium based on said method
InactiveUS20030126527A1Reproducing dataAvoid writingOptical discsRecord information storageComputer scienceRecording media
This invention provides a method for creating / writing defect management information of an information recording medium and an apparatus and optical disc based on the method. In the present invention, it depends on the type of data to be reproduced whether or not defective sectors which are detected during reproduction operation are replaced with non-defective sectors. If read-out errors are detected in reproducing non-audio / video data, linear replacement algorithm is applied to the corresponding defective sectors. On the other hand, in case of audio / video data, location information of the corresponding defective sectors is just kept without any sector replacement. Therefore, this invention enables to reproduce audio / video data in real-time regardless of the presence of defective sectors and to avoid writing data to the defective sectors when new data is overwritten to the information recording medium.
Owner:LG ELECTRONICS INC
Personal media player apparatus and method
ActiveUS20060020890A1Digital data processing detailsUnauthorized memory use protectionHigh fidelityMultimedia
A compact portable, self contained digital media player is provided whose content is not recordable or removable by a user. The content is playable in a high fidelity format. The binding of the content to the media player results in a significant degree of copyright protection. The compactness of the player enables binding of the player with various products. The self-contained aspect of the player enables it to be instant playable.
Owner:FINDAWAY WORLD
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