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Distributed electronic entertainment method and apparatus
A distributed electronic entertainment method and apparatus are described. In one embodiment, a central management resource is coupled to multiple out-of-home venues through a wide area network (WAN). The central management resource stores content and performs management, monitoring and entertainment content delivery functions. At each venue at least one entertainment unit is coupled to the WAN. Multiple entertainment units in a venue are coupled to each other through a local area network (LAN). In one embodiment, an entertainment unit includes a user interface that comprises at least one graphical user interface (GUI). The entertainment unit further comprises a local memory device that stores entertainment content comprising music, a peripheral interface, and a user input device. A plurality of peripheral devices are coupled to the at least one entertainment unit via the peripheral interface, wherein a user, through the user input device and the user interface, performs at least one activity from a group comprising, playing music, playing electronic games, viewing television content, and browsing the Internet.
Owner:AMI ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK
Multimedia user interface
InactiveUS7233316B2Enhanced advantageInput/output for user-computer interactionTelevision system detailsGraphicsUser input
A user interface for multimedia centers advantageously utilizes hand-held inertial-sensing user input devices to select channels and quickly navigate the dense menus of options. Extensive use of the high resolution and bandwidth of such user input devices is combined with strategies to avoid unintentional inputs and with dense and intuitive interactive graphical displays.
Owner:INTERDIGITAL CE PATENT HLDG
Optimizing media player memory during rendering
ActiveUS7054888B2Efficient identificationImprove playback experienceData processing applicationsElectronic editing digitised analogue information signalsPersonal computerSmall files
Optimizing operation of a media player during rendering of media files. The invention includes authoring software to create a data structure and to populate the created data structure with obtained metadata. The invention also includes rendering software to retrieve the metadata from the data structure and to identify media files to render. In one embodiment, the invention is operable as part of a compressed media format having a set of small files containing metadata, menus, and playlists in a compiled binary format designed for playback on feature-rich personal computer media players as well as low cost media players.
Owner:PANASONIC CORP +1
System and method for audio and video portable publishing system
InactiveUS8745132B2Easy to createSave user timeFilamentary/web record carriersRecord information storageComputer hardware
A system that allows consumers to manage content and create audio / video presentations in a small portable media device, and to share media files with other users of small portable media devices, without requiring access to a computer.
Owner:SILVER STATE INTELLECTUAL TECH
Architecture for home network on world wide web with private-public IP address/URL mapping
InactiveUS7349967B2Special service provision for substationTelevision system detailsIp addressNetwork on
A method for providing user interfaces in a first network to a remote access device, the first network including interconnected first devices and at least one interface device for connecting the first network to a second network. The remote access device establishes communication with the second network and sends a request to the interface device for accessing the first network; at least one of the first devices obtains information from one or more of the first devices, and generates a user interface description including at least one reference associated with the device information, the reference including an external address such that the device is accessible from the remote access device; the interface device sends the user interface description to the remote access device; and the remote access device displays a user interface based on the user interface description.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Navigating media content via groups within a playlist
InactiveUS7043477B2Enhanced user navigationSimplified navigationData processing applicationsElectronic editing digitised analogue information signalsPersonal computerFormal design
Grouping and navigating media files within a playlist on a computer-readable medium. Invention software selects media files according to a grouping criterion to define a group from the media files. The invention software generates a group header associated with the group. The group header includes a value identifying the defined group and a reference to another group to enable navigation. The invention software stores the selected media files, the playlist, the defined groups, and the associated group headers on a computer-readable medium. The invention software also includes playback software for navigating and selecting media files via groups within a playlist. In one embodiment, the invention is operable as part of a compressed media format having a set of small files containing metadata, menus, and playlists in a compiled binary formal designed for playback on feature-rich personal computer media players as well as low cost media players.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC +1
Architecture for home network on world wide web
InactiveUS7337217B2Special service provision for substationTelevision system detailsComputer networkNetwork on
A method for providing user interfaces in a first network to a remote access device, the first network including first devices and at least one interface device for communication with the remote access device, the user interfaces for controlling the devices currently connected to the first network. The remote access device establishes communication with the first network via the interface device; the remote access device sends a request to the interface device for accessing the first network; at least one of the first devices in the first network obtains information from one or more of the first devices, the information including device information, and generating a user interface description including at least one reference associated with the device information of each of the one or more first devices; the interface device sends the user interface description to the remote access device; and the remote access device displays a user interface based on the user interface description.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Efficient techniques for modifying audio playback rates
InactiveUS7664558B2Good choicePlayed back faster or slowerFilamentary/web record carriersSpeech analysisResource efficiencySpeech sound
Improved techniques for modifying a playback rate of an audio item (e.g., an audio stream) are disclosed. As a result, the audio item can be played back faster or slower than normal. The improved techniques are resource efficient and well suited for audio items containing speech. The resource efficiency of the improved techniques make them well suited for use with portable media devices, such as portable media players.
Owner:APPLE INC
Optical disk, optical disk recording and reproducing apparatus, method for recording, reproducing and deleting data on optical disk, and information processing system
InactiveUS6938162B1Prevent unjust digital copyingImprove reliabilityAccessories for auxillary signalsAccessories for indicating/preventing prior/unwanted useInformation processingHandling system
A recording type optical disk on which data is recordable includes a data recording and reproducing area for recording data therein and reproducing data therefrom, and a read-only disk identification information area for recording disk identification information for identifying the optical disk therein. In the optical disk, the disk identification information is formed by removing a reflection film that is formed on the optical disk in a strip shape. The disk identification information includes an inherent disk identifier for each optical disk, and the data recording and reproducing area includes an area for recording encrypted data therein. The encrypted data is encrypted by using information including the disk identification information for identifying the optical disk as a key.
Owner:PANASONIC CORP
Efficient techniques for modifying audio playback rates
InactiveUS20060221788A1Good choicePlayed back faster or slowerFilamentary/web record carriersSpeech analysisMediaFLOEngineering
Improved techniques for modifying a playback rate of an audio item (e.g., an audio stream) are disclosed. As a result, the audio item can be played back faster or slower than normal. The improved techniques are resource efficient and well suited for audio items containing speech. The resource efficiency of the improved techniques make them well suited for use with portable media devices, such as portable media players.
Owner:APPLE INC
Media player with instant play capability
InactiveUS6934812B1Extend battery lifeAggressively “powered offEnergy efficient ICTTelevision system detailsElectrical batteryBackground process
A media player and a method for operating a media player are disclosed. A media program is able to substantially immediately begin playing after a media play selection has been made. Through intelligent operation, the media program is able to start playing even before the media program has been substantially or completely loaded from disk storage into semiconductor memory (i.e., cache memory). Additionally, the media program can be loaded into semiconductor memory through use of a background process without disturbing the playing of the media program. Further, if desired, the disk storage is able to be aggressively “powered off” when not being accessed, thereby enhancing battery life when being battery-powered.
Owner:APPLE INC
Audio signal receiving apparatus, audio signal receiving method and audio signal transmission system
InactiveUS8116476B2Filamentary/web record carriersPublic address systemsSound sourcesAudio frequency
Owner:SONY CORP
Reproducing device, reproduction method, reproduction program, and recording medium
ActiveUS20050105888A1Easy to displayIncrease flexibilityTelevision system detailsPicture reproducers using cathode ray tubesComputer hardwareGraphics
For a content-prerecorded large capacity disc-shaped recording medium, a user interface having high flexibility is accomplished. Button image data, corresponding sound data as an effect sound, and control commands for the sound data and image data are multiplexed with a stream and recorded on the disc. A scenario reproduced from the disc is stored in a buffer 104. The image data and sound data are stored in a buffer 105. Image data is read from the buffer 105 in accordance with a scenario and expanded to a graphics plane 133. In addition, corresponding sound data is read from the buffer 105 and reproduced by a sound player 106D. When a button image is varied in accordance with a state change of the button, an effect sound is reproduced. As a result, a more effective user interface is accomplished.
Owner:SONY CORP
Method of and apparatus for managing disc defects using temporary defect management information (TDFL) and temporary defect management information (TDDS), and disc having the TDFL and TDDS
ActiveUS20040076096A1Combination recordingRecord information storageComputer hardwareManagement area
A disc having an updatable defect management area used by an apparatus for managing defects on the disc, the disc including a user data area which includes user data, a spare area that is a substitute area for a defect existing in the user data area, and an area in which are recorded an address of data that is last recorded in the user data area and an address of a replacement data recorded in the spare area. Accordingly, the disc defect management method and apparatus are applicable to a recordable disc such as a write-once disc while effectively using a defect management area of the disc.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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
Differential head integrated touchdown sensors for hard disk drives
ActiveUS7800858B1Driving/moving recording headsFilamentary/web record carriersHard disc driveDegree Celsius
A method and system for providing a disk drive is described. The disk drive includes media such as one or more disks, a slider, and a head residing on the slider. The head has an air-bearing surface (ABS), a portion of which contacts the media during touchdown. The head further includes a plurality of touchdown sensors. A first touchdown sensor is proximate to the ABS, while a second touchdown sensor is distal from the ABS. The touchdown sensors are capable of detecting a temperature change of 0.1 degree Celsius or, in some embodiments, smaller.
Owner:WESTERN DIGITAL TECH INC
Portable digital audio recorder with adaptive control configurations
InactiveUS6038199AEasy to shareEasy to manageDriving/moving recording headsSpecial service for subscribersComputer hardwareSelf adaptive
A portable digital audio recorder provides a first set of control or editing options with respect to a first category of voice data files stored in the recorder, and provides a different set of control or editing options with respect to a second category of voice data files stored in the recorder. The recorder may also be conveniently shared among a number of users and adapts various operating parameters to the preferences of the current user.
Owner:NUANCE COMM INC
Media player with instant play capability
InactiveUS20050216674A1Aggressively “powered offExtend battery lifeEnergy efficient ICTTelevision system detailsElectrical batteryBackground process
A media player and a method for operating a media player are disclosed. A media program is able to substantially immediately begin playing after a media play selection has been made. Through intelligent operation, the media program is able to start playing even before the media program has been substantially or completely loaded from disk storage into semiconductor memory (i.e., cache memory). Additionally, the media program can be loaded into semiconductor memory through use of a background process without disturbing the playing of the media program. Further, if desired, the disk storage is able to be aggressively “powered off” when not being accessed, thereby enhancing battery life when being battery-powered.
Owner:APPLE INC
Head integrated touchdown sensor for hard disk drives
ActiveUS7796356B1Driving/moving recording headsFilamentary/web record carriersHard disc driveEmbedded system
A method and system for providing a disk drive is described. The disk drive includes media such as one or more disks, a slider and a head residing on the slider. The head has an air-bearing surface (ABS) and includes a touchdown sensor proximate to the ABS. The touchdown sensor is capable of detecting a temperature change of 0.1 degree Celsius or, in some embodiments, smaller. The disk drive also includes touchdown sensor control circuitry coupled with the touchdown sensor. The touchdown sensor control circuitry drives a current through the touchdown sensor and converts a signal from the touchdown sensor into an indication of whether touchdown has occurred.
Owner:WESTERN DIGITAL TECH INC
Flexible marking of recording data by a recording unit
InactiveUS7194186B1Improve abilitiesLow attentionTelevision system detailsRecording carrier detailsComputer scienceLog data
Owner:VULCAN PATENTS
Disk array apparatus and disk-array control method
InactiveUS20070171562A1Solve problemsRedundant array of inexpensive disk systemsFilamentary/web record carriersData shippingDisk array
A failure predicting unit predicts a failure in a hard disk device that forms a disk array. A data transferring unit transfers data from a failure-predicted hard disk device for which the failure is predicted by the failure predicting unit to a spare disk. A data deleting unit deletes the data from the failure-predicted hard disk device after the data transferring unit completes transferring the data.
Owner:FUJITSU LTD
Method for preventing software piracy during installation from a read only storage medium
InactiveUS6226747B1Easy to installDigital data processing detailsRecord information storageSoftware licenseComputer software
The method and system for limiting the number of installations of a computer software program located on a read only disk from the read only disk to a computer. The read only disk is linked to a removable read / write memory by data on the removable read / write memory corresponding to data on the read only disk. Prior to installation of the computer software program from the read only disk to the computer, software residing on the removable read / write memory determines whether the installation is authorized. Such determination is made by comparing identification information corresponding to computers on to which the computer software program has previously been installed to installation limitations dictated by a software license agreement.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
Information processing equipment and power consumption control method
InactiveUS7412615B2Average power consumptionEnergy efficient ICTTelevision system detailsComputer hardwareInformation processing
Owner:SONY CORP
Voice file management in portable digital audio recorder
InactiveUS6671567B1Easy to manageEffective and convenient interactionSpecial service for subscribersRecord information storageComputer hardwareGraphics
A portable digital voice recorder is interfaced for data communication with a personal computer. Voice data files are stored in the portable recorder together with header data which indicates the status of the voice data files. In response to a batch upload command, selected ones of the voice data files are uploaded to the personal computer, depending on the status of the voice data files as indicated by the status data. Graphical user interface software running in the PC causes the PC to display icons indicative of voice data files stored in the portable recorder. The header data in the portable recorder may be changed by operation of the PC's graphical user interface. For example, file designations indicated by header data in the portable recorder may be changed by editing corresponding fields displayed by the PC.
Owner:NUANCE COMM INC
Disk drive executing a preemptive multitasking operating system comprising tasks of varying priority
InactiveUS7082494B1Raise priorityFilamentary/web record carriersRecord information storageOperational systemOperating system
A disk drive is disclosed for executing a preemptive multitasking operating system comprising tasks of varying priority, including a disk task for processing disk commands by initiating seek operations and configuring parameters of a read / write channel, a host task for initiating disk commands in response to host commands received from a host computer, a background task for initiating disk commands to perform background operations including a defect scan of the disk, and an execution task for arbitrating the disk commands generated by the host task and the background task and for transmitting the arbitrated disk commands to the disk task.
Owner:WESTERN DIGITAL TECH INC
System, method and article of manufacture for updating content stored on a portable storage medium
InactiveUS6944621B1Easy to cutExtended shelf lifeData processing applicationsUnauthorized memory use protectionComputer hardware
A system, method, and article of manufacture is provided for updating content stored on a portable storage medium. Upon input of a portable storage medium into a machine by a user, the content stored on the portable storage medium is read. After reading the content of the portable storage medium, a separate storage medium is accessed and content is received therefrom. The content from the separate storage medium is an update of the content of the portable storage medium. This content of the separate storage medium is then displayed.
Owner:ROVI TECH CORP
Controlling operation of a media device based upon whether a presentation device is currently being worn by a user
ActiveUS8954177B2Input/output for user-computer interactionSubstation speech amplifiersAutomatic controlHeadphones
A mechanism is provided for automatically controlling the operation of a media device based at least in part upon whether a portable presentation device coupled to the media device is currently being worn by a user. A portable presentation device may be any device that is meant to be worn by a user and that is capable of presenting media content to the user (e.g. earphones, headphones, goggles or faceplates with video / audio capability, etc.). With this mechanism, a user can affect the operation of the media device by simply putting on or taking off the portable presentation device. The user does not need to manually manipulate the controls of the media device. By automatically controlling the operation of the media device in this manner, use of the media device and the portable presentation device as a unit is made much simpler and more convenient.
Owner:APPLE INC
Magnetic disk with a guard band arrangement
A magnetic disk including a substrate, a recording track section which is made of a magnetic member for recording and reproducing information magnetically and is provided on the substrate, and a guard band member which is provided between the recording track sections adjacent to each other so that they are substantially continued in a track direction and is harder than the magnetic member and is made of a non-magnetic material. Moreover, the magnetic member is not provided or magnetic members with a different thickness from the magnetic member forming the recording track section is provided on a lower area of the guard band member.
Owner:KK TOSHIBA
Recording medium having a data structure for managing sound data and recording and reproducing methods and apparatus
InactiveUS20050149214A1Record information storageUsing detectable carrier informationGraphicsData file
In the data structure of recording medium for managing sound data associated with graphic information, an interactive composition segment is provided. The interactive composition segment includes sound management information. The sound management information is associated with a graphic item and provides an identifier of a sound data in sound file, separate from a main data file, to reproduce in association with the graphic item.
Owner:LG ELECTRONICS INC
Remote control for providing interactive DVD navigation based on user response
InactiveUS7003598B2Improve the level ofTelevision system detailsDigital data processing detailsDigital videoComputer graphics (images)
A game control unit includes a computer processor for executing game logic stored on a removable memory device. Rich, audiovisual content for the interactive gaming experience is provided on a digital video disk (DVD) in small clips which are selectively played back in a standard DVD player under control of the game control unit. Specifically, the game control unit mimics standard remote control signals to control playback of the audiovisual content by the DVD player.
Owner:BRIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
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