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Portable video storage and playback device

A technology of a video storage and playback device, applied in the direction of analog security/charging system, etc., can solve problems such as inconvenience

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-07-11
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However, with increasing demands for mobility and use in different locations, the user's options are limited to carrying multiple video tapes or DVDs, but these are inconvenient since they must be purchased from a store or mail-ordered

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[0017] The invention is described with reference to specific devices and embodiments. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the description is for illustration and is intended to provide the best mode for practicing the invention.

[0018] This invention relates to the general field of portable video storage and playback devices. The present invention is capable of downloading, storing, and replaying video files. In one embodiment, files can be played back in a number of different formats.

[0019] A. Device structure

[0020] In one embodiment, the present invention includes a disk drive 112 for storing multiple video files. Processor 110 is connected to disk drive 112 and is used to manage files stored on the disk, including the ability to store, display, and retrieve video files. The present invention includes multiple interfaces thereon, e.g., PAL / NTSC 116, S-Video 118 (e.g., digital video), and USB 120-122 (preferably 2.0), which allow video in any of these for...

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A portable video storage and playback device can download, store, and playback video files. In an exemplary embodiment, the files can be played-back in a number of different formats. In one embodiment, the invention includes a disk drive for storing a plurality of video files. A processor is coupled to the disk drive and configured to manage the files stored on the disk, which includes the ability to store, display and retrieve the video files. The invention includes a number of interfaces, for example, PAL / NTSC, S-Video and USB, which allows the video to be downloaded and played-back in any of these formats or protocols. The invention and includes a video encoder / decoder, which in one aspect is for MPEG. Advantages of the invention include the ability to store a number of video files in a compact portable device that can be transported and viewed at convenient locations.

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[0001] related application [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Application No. 60 / 586,827, filed July 9, 2004, and US Provisional Application No. 60 / 506,088, filed September 24, 2003, which are hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] This invention relates to the general field of portable video storage and playback devices. Background technique [0004] Traditional video storage devices include video tape and digital video disk. These media are relatively bulky, which is satisfactory for stationary use such as at home. However, with increasing demands for mobility and use in different locations, the user's options are limited to carrying multiple video tapes or DVDs, but these are inconvenient since they must be purchased from a store or mail-ordered . [0005] There is a need for a compact portable video storage and playback device capable of supporting downloading, storing, and playback of multiple video files. Contents of th...

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IPC IPC(8): H04N7/16
Inventor 普丽西拉·M·卢蒂莫西·R·怀特
Owner VIDEONLINE
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