HIGHLY PORTABLE MEDIA DEVICE
    2.
    发明申请
    HIGHLY PORTABLE MEDIA DEVICE 审中-公开
    高性价比的媒体设备

    公开(公告)号:WO2006073891A3

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-22

    申请号:PCT/US2005046797

    申请日:2005-12-21

    Abstract: An improved portable media device and methods for operating a media device are disclosed. According to one aspect, the portable media device can also function as a solid-state drive for data storage. The form factor of the portable media device can be hand-held or smaller, such that it is highly portable. The portable media device can use one or more status indicators. The portable media device can also include a peripheral bus connector, a rechargeable battery, and one or more input devices. According to another aspect, the portable media device has the capability to store media device status information in persistent memory before powering down. Thereafter, when the portable media device is again powered up, the stored media player status information can be retrieved and utilized. According to still another aspect, the portable media device can form and/or traverse a media asset playlist in an efficient manner.

    Abstract translation: 公开了改进的便携式媒体设备和用于操作媒体设备的方法。 根据一个方面,便携式媒体设备还可以用作用于数据存储的固态驱动器。 便携式媒体设备的形状因子可以是手持的或更小的,使得它是高度便携的。 便携式媒体设备可以使用一个或多个状态指示符。 便携式媒体设备还可以包括外围总线连接器,可充电电池和一个或多个输入设备。 根据另一方面,便携式媒体设备具有在停电之前将媒体设备状态信息存储在持久存储器中的能力。 此后,当便携式媒体设备再次通电时,可以检索和利用所存储的媒体播放器状态信息。 根据另一方面,便携式媒体设备可以以有效的方式形成和/或遍历媒体资产播放列表。

    AUTOMATICALLY UPDATING USER-PROGRAMMABLE INPUT SENSORS TO PERFORM USER SPECIFIED FUNCTIONS
    3.
    发明申请
    AUTOMATICALLY UPDATING USER-PROGRAMMABLE INPUT SENSORS TO PERFORM USER SPECIFIED FUNCTIONS 审中-公开
    自动更新用户可编程输入传感器以执行用户指定的功能

    公开(公告)号:WO2004109427A2

    公开(公告)日:2004-12-16

    申请号:PCT/US2004010299

    申请日:2004-04-02

    Inventor: FADELL ANTHONY M

    CPC classification number: G06F3/0219 G06F3/0238

    Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for automatically updating programmable buttons on a remote client device using a set of user preferences is described. A remote client device is coupled (either wired or wirelessly) to the host computer and the preference file is passed to the remote client device which uses the preference file to automatically update any programmable buttons included therein to execute the desired suite of functions. In some cases, a combination of buttons can be used to perform a particular function whereas in other cases, a single button can be associated with a particular function.

    Abstract translation: 在便携式多媒体设备中,描述了使用一组用户偏好来自动更新远程客户端设备上的可编程按钮的方法,装置和系统。 将远程客户端设备(有线或无线)耦合到主计算机,并且偏好文件被传递到使用偏好文件的远程客户端设备,以自动更新其中包括的任何可编程按钮以执行期望的功能套件。 在一些情况下,可以使用按钮的组合来执行特定功能,而在其他情况下,单个按钮可以与特定功能相关联。

    MEDIA DATA TRANSFER
    4.
    发明申请
    MEDIA DATA TRANSFER 审中-公开
    媒体数据传输

    公开(公告)号:WO2007081525A3

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-27

    申请号:PCT/US2006048741

    申请日:2006-12-20

    Abstract: Methods and systems that facilitate data delivery to electronic devices are disclosed. One aspect pertains to data delivery to mobile devices. In one embodiment, a local server is provided at a particular location, such as at an establishment, venue, etc. The local server can operate to locally wirelessly transmit data to mobile devices within its vicinity. Typically, the mobile devices are associated with persons (users) at the particular location. The mobile devices, or their users, can control, request or influence the particular data content being delivered. The local server can also provide customized data to the mobile devices, individually or as a group. The customization can be based on location, characteristics, interests, preferences and/or requests of the users of the mobile devices.

    Abstract translation: 公开了便于将数据传送到电子设备的方法和系统。 一个方面涉及到移动设备的数据传送。 在一个实施例中,本地服务器被提供在特定位置,诸如在场所,场地等处。本地服务器可以操作以本地无线地将数据传输到其附近的移动设备。 通常,移动设备与特定位置处的人(用户)相关联。 移动设备或其用户可以控制,请求或影响正在传递的特定数据内容。 本地服务器还可以单独或作为组向移动设备提供定制数据。 定制可以基于移动设备的用户的位置,特征,兴趣,偏好和/或请求。

    DOCKING STATION AND CONNECTORS CARRYING DIGITAL AND ANALOG SIGNALS

    公开(公告)号:CA2517817C

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-28

    申请号:CA2517817

    申请日:2004-03-18

    Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER

    Abstract: Docking stations, connectors, and adapters for carrying digital and analog signals to and from a media player are provided. The docking station can allow the media player to communicate with other media devices using multiple interfaces. Cable and wireless adapters can also allow the media player to communicate with other media devices using multiple interfaces. One aspect pertains to a connector that includes a housing and a plurality of spatially separated contacts mounted within the housing. A first set of contacts are directed at a first functionality and a second set of contacts are directed at a second functionality that is different than the first functionality. The digital and analog signals can be at specific locations on the connector in order to provide better operating characteristics.

    Method for data transmission utilizing a portable multimedia device

    公开(公告)号:AU2005262790A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-19

    申请号:AU2005262790

    申请日:2005-05-11

    Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER

    Inventor: FADELL ANTHONY M

    Abstract: A communication system for sending data between a multimedia player and a nearby receiver is described. In the described embodiment, the multimedia player includes a multimedia data file processor unit arranged to process a multimedia data file and a data transmission unit coupled to the multimedia data file processor unit arranged to concurrently transmit selected portions of the processed multimedia data file. The system also includes a nearby receiver unit capable of receiving the transmitted selected portions of the processed multimedia data file.

    METHOD FOR DATA TRANSMISSION UTILIZING A PORTABLE MULTIMEDIA DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:CA2571667C

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-08

    申请号:CA2571667

    申请日:2005-05-11

    Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER

    Inventor: FADELL ANTHONY M

    Abstract: A communication system for sending data between a multimedia player and a nearby receiver is described. In the described embodiment, the multimedia player includes a multimedia data file processor unit arranged to process a multimedia data file and a data transmission unit coupled to the multimedia data file processor unit arranged to concurrently transmit selected portions of the processed multimedia data file. The system also includes a nearby receiver unit capable of receiving the transmitted selected portions of the processed multimedia data file.

    Media player system
    8.
    发明专利

    公开(公告)号:AU2007240187A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-03

    申请号:AU2007240187

    申请日:2007-12-07

    Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER

    Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station (178) that allows a media player (174) to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices (404A) capable of receiving information over the wireless connection (406). Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a hand held music player that includes a transmitter for transmitting information over a wireless connection. The transmitter is configured to at least transmit a continuous music feed to one or more personal tuning devices that each include a receiver capable of receiving information from the transmitter over the wireless connection.

    A docking station for a media player

    公开(公告)号:AU2007100724A5

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-06

    申请号:AU2007100724

    申请日:2007-08-02

    Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER

    Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station (178) that allows a media player (174) to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices (404A) capable of receiving information over the wireless connection (406). Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a hand held music player that includes a transmitter for transmitting information over a wireless connection. The transmitter is configured to at least transmit a continuous music feed to one or more personal tuning devices that each include a receiver capable of receiving information from the transmitter over the wireless connection.

    Media player system
    10.
    发明专利

    公开(公告)号:AU2004234708A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-11

    申请号:AU2004234708

    申请日:2004-03-18

    Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER

    Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station (178) that allows a media player (174) to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices (404A) capable of receiving information over the wireless connection (406). Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a hand held music player that includes a transmitter for transmitting information over a wireless connection. The transmitter is configured to at least transmit a continuous music feed to one or more personal tuning devices that each include a receiver capable of receiving information from the transmitter over the wireless connection.

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