Abstract:
An accessory (110) can create and manage a playlist (211) for a portable media player (202) and can incorporate into the playlist tracks already queued for playback when the accessory connects to the portable media device. A first command from the accessory instructs the media device to make a selection and a second command instructs the media device to add the selection to the playlist 414 maintained in the media player. Other commands can be used to add a group of media items or remove items and create playlists. In one example, an accessory can determine whether the database of the portable media device was updated while the portable media device was disconnected from the accessory. In a third example, an accessory can obtain database navigation history and initialize a database navigation interface to match the database navigation history. Enhances a user's ability to control operation of the portable media device using a remote user interface provided by the accessory.
Abstract:
A method and system in accordance with the present invention provides a system that allows a portable media player to control settings of portable media player when receiving video from an accessory, to control playback of the portable media player and to provide for navigation between video tracks in a hierarchical fashion. In so doing, a portable media player can then utilize this information to provide for the maximum functionality of the accessory when connected to the portable media player.
Abstract:
A method, system, and connector interface for authenticating an accessory . A method includes performing an authentication operation and allowing the accessory to access the media player during the authentication operation; if the authentication operation fails, the accessory is locked out from any fu rther access to the media player. The authentication operation can include, e.g., validating authentication information included in an authentication ce rtificate provided by the accessory and/or validating a digital signature pr ovided by the accessory. The media player and accessory may utilize a plural ity of commands in a variety of environments such as within a connector inte rface system environment to control access to the media player.
Abstract:
A method, system, and connector interface for authenticating an accessory. A method includes performing an authentication operation and allowing the accessory to access the media player during the authentication operation; if the authentication operation fails, the accessory is locked out from any further access to the media player. The authentication operation can include, e.g., validating authentication information included in an authentication certificate provided by the accessory and/or validating a digital signature provided by the accessory. The media player and accessory may utilize a plurality of commands in a variety of environments such as within a connector interface system environment to control access to the media player.
Abstract:
A method for a portable media player to control power provided to an accessory is disclosed. The method includes requesting information about the power capabilities of the accessory by the portable media player. The method further includes providing information about the power capabilities of the accessory by the accessory to the portable media player, and utilizing the information to set the power of the accessory. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a system that allows a portable media player to obtain information from an accessory concerning its power requirements. A portable media player can then utilize the power requirements information to allow for the powering of the accessory when the accessory is connected to the portable media player.
Abstract:
A method and system in accordance with the present invention allows an accessory to control settings of a portable media player when providing video to an accessory, to control playback of the portable media player and to provide for navigation between video tracks in a hierarchical fashion. In so doing, a portable media player can then utilize this information to provide for the maximum functionality of the accessory when connected to the portable media player.
Abstract:
A method for a portable media player to control power provided to an accessory is disclosed. The method includes requesting information about the power capabilities of the accessory by the portable media player. The method further includes providing information about the power capabilities of the accessory by the accessory to the portable media player, and utilizing the information to set the power of the accessory. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a system that allows a portable media player to obtain information from an accessory concerning its power requirements. A portable media player can then utilize the power requirements information to allow for the powering of the accessory when the accessory is connected to the portable media player.
Abstract:
A method, system, and connector interface for transferring album artwork between a media player and an accessory. The method comprises obtaining, by the accessory, artwork information associated with album artwork from the media player; and obtaining, by the accessory, the album artwork from the media player based on the artwork information. According to the system and method disclosed herein, the media player and accessory may utilize a plurality of commands utilized in a variety of environments, such as within a connector interface system environment, to facilitate the transfer of album artwork.