Multiple media type synchronization between host computer and media device

    公开(公告)号:US09268830B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-23

    申请号:US11830645

    申请日:2007-07-30

    CPC classification number: G06F17/30569 Y10S707/913

    Abstract: Improved techniques for transferring media assets between a host computer and a media device are disclosed. The transfer of media assets between a host computer and a media device can be referred to as synchronization. According to one aspect of the invention, media assets being transferred can be formatted (e.g., rendered) in advance at the host computer and then delivered to the media device. According to another aspect of the invention, media assets can be grouped into collections and transferred on a collection basis. According to still another aspect of the invention, media assets to be transferred can be limited based on an amount of storage capacity available at the media device. According to yet another aspect of the invention, media assets of different media types can be transferred in accordance with different priorities.

    Remotely configured media device
    2.
    发明授权
    Remotely configured media device 有权
    远程配置的媒体设备

    公开(公告)号:US08396948B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-12

    申请号:US13296089

    申请日:2011-11-14

    CPC classification number: H04L67/08 G06F3/1423 G09G5/006 H04L67/04 H04L67/34

    Abstract: Improved techniques for controlling operation of a portable electronic device are disclosed. Portable electronic devices which interact with a host electronic device can have their operational settings (e.g., configurations or preferences) remotely controlled. As a result, a host electronic device can offer a more sophisticated user interface and portable electronic devices need less local user interface features because these operational settings can be remotely controlled. The remotely-controlled (i.e., host controlled) operational settings are transferred to the portable electronic devices, whereby the portable electronic devices can thereafter operate in accordance with such settings.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于控制便携式电子设备的操作的改进技术。 与主机电子设备交互的便携式电子设备可以具有远程控制的操作设置(例如,配置或偏好)。 因此,主机电子设备可以提供更复杂的用户界面,并且便携式电子设备需要较少的本地用户界面特征,因为这些操作设置可以被远程控制。 遥控(即主机控制的)操作设置被传送到便携式电子设备,由此便携式电子设备之后可以根据这样的设置进行操作。

    HOST CONFIGURED FOR INTEROPERATION WITH COUPLED PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER DEVICE
    3.
    发明申请
    HOST CONFIGURED FOR INTEROPERATION WITH COUPLED PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER DEVICE 审中-公开
    主机配置与联动便携式媒体播放器设备互动

    公开(公告)号:US20100169509A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-01

    申请号:US12719436

    申请日:2010-03-08

    Applicant: Greg Marriott

    Inventor: Greg Marriott

    Abstract: Methods and system for transferring images between devices is disclosed. For example, differently scaled images by a host device may automatically and/or selectively be transferred to a media player for display. In turn, appropriately scaled images may be transferred automatically and/or selectively to another display device for example a TV, camera or printer. The selectivity may occur either at the host level or at the player level.

    Abstract translation: 公开了在设备之间传送图像的方法和系统。 例如,主机设备的不同比例缩放的图像可以自动和/或选择性地传送到媒体播放器进行显示。 反过来,适当缩放的图像可以自动和/或选择性地传送到另一个显示设备,例如电视机,照相机或打印机。 选择性可能发生在主机级别或玩家级别。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALLOWING A MEDIA PLAYER TO DETERMINE IF IT SUPPORTS THE CAPABILITIES OF AN ACCESSORY
    5.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ALLOWING A MEDIA PLAYER TO DETERMINE IF IT SUPPORTS THE CAPABILITIES OF AN ACCESSORY 有权
    允许媒体播放器确定支持附件功能的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090132076A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-21

    申请号:US12176920

    申请日:2008-07-21

    CPC classification number: G06F13/385

    Abstract: A method and system for allowing a media player to determine if it supports the capabilities of an accessory are disclosed. The method and system comprise requesting information about the capabilities of the accessory by the media player and providing information about the capabilities of the accessory by the accessory to the media player. The method and system further include utilizing the information to determine if the capabilities of the accessory are supported by the media player. Accordingly, a method and system in accordance with the present invention provides a system that allows a media player to obtain information from an accessory about the accessory's capability. A media player can then utilize this information to allow for the maximum functionality of the accessory when connected to the media player.

    Abstract translation: 公开了允许媒体播放器确定其是否支持附件的能力的方法和系统。 所述方法和系统包括由媒体播放器请求关于附件的能力的信息,并且通过附件向媒体播放器提供关于附件的能力的信息。 所述方法和系统还包括利用所述信息来确定所述附件的能力是否由所述媒体播放器支持。 因此,根据本发明的方法和系统提供了允许媒体播放器从附件获得有关附件能力的信息的系统。 然后,媒体播放器可以利用该信息来允许附件在连接到媒体播放器时的最大功能。

    Portable electronic device with local search capabilities
    6.
    发明申请
    Portable electronic device with local search capabilities 有权
    具有本地搜索功能的便携式电子设备

    公开(公告)号:US20080065988A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-13

    申请号:US11519352

    申请日:2006-09-11

    CPC classification number: G06F17/30749 G06F17/30023 G06F17/30755

    Abstract: Improved methods and systems that assist a user in searching media items on a portable electronic device are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a portable electronic device is provided with a search function that enables a user to search for media items resident on the portable electronic device. The search function can search through different types of media items. Those of the media items that are deemed matching can be ranked in order of relevance and displayed in a list for the user. Thereafter, the user can navigate the list to select one of the listed media items for playback. According to another aspect of the invention, various graphical user interfaces can be presented on a portable electronic device to assist a user in interacting with the portable electronic device to utilize a search function.

    Abstract translation: 公开了帮助用户在便携式电子设备上搜索媒体项目的改进的方法和系统。 根据本发明的一个方面,便携式电子设备具有搜索功能,使得用户能够搜索驻留在便携式电子设备上的媒体项目。 搜索功能可以搜索不同类型的媒体项目。 被认为是匹配的媒体项目可以按照相关性的顺序排列,并显示在用户列表中。 此后,用户可以导航列表以选择列出的媒体项之一用于播放。 根据本发明的另一方面,可以在便携式电子设备上呈现各种图形用户界面,以帮助用户与便携式电子设备进行交互以利用搜索功能。

    Multiple Media Type Synchronization Between Host Computer and Media Device
    7.
    发明申请
    Multiple Media Type Synchronization Between Host Computer and Media Device 审中-公开
    主机和媒体设备之间的多媒体类型同步

    公开(公告)号:US20070271312A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-22

    申请号:US11830645

    申请日:2007-07-30

    CPC classification number: G06F17/30569 Y10S707/913

    Abstract: Improved techniques for transferring media assets between a host computer and a media device are disclosed. The transfer of media assets between a host computer and a media device can be referred to as synchronization. According to one aspect of the invention, media assets being transferred can be formatted (e.g., rendered) in advance at the host computer and then delivered to the media device. According to another aspect of the invention, media assets can be grouped into collections and transferred on a collection basis. According to still another aspect of the invention, media assets to be transferred can be limited based on an amount of storage capacity available at the media device. According to yet another aspect of the invention, media assets of different media types can be transferred in accordance with different priorities.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于在主机和媒体设备之间传送媒体资产的改进技术。 可以将主机与媒体设备之间的媒体资产传输称为同步。 根据本发明的一个方面,传输的媒体资产可以在主计算机上预先被格式化(例如呈现),然后传送到媒体设备。 根据本发明的另一方面,媒体资产可以被分组到集合中并基于收集转移。 根据本发明的另一方面,可以基于媒体设备可用的存储容量的量来限制待传送的媒体资产。 根据本发明的另一方面,可以根据不同的优先级来传送不同媒体类型的媒体资产。

    Utilization of podcasts on portable media devices
    8.
    发明申请
    Utilization of podcasts on portable media devices 审中-公开
    播客在便携式媒体设备上的利用

    公开(公告)号:US20060265637A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-23

    申请号:US11166333

    申请日:2005-06-25

    CPC classification number: G11B27/34 G06F16/9535 G11B27/11

    Abstract: Improved techniques to facilitate use of podcasts on a portable media device are disclosed. A podcast to be played can be located on the portable media device and then played for the benefit of a user. According to one aspect, a podcast can be located on the portable media device using hierarchical menus. According to another aspect, metadata for a podcast can be displayed while the podcast is being played. The metadata can be changed in response to user input or can be dynamically changed without user input.

    Abstract translation: 公开了便于在便携式媒体设备上使用播客的改进的技术。 要播放的播客可以位于便携式媒体设备上,然后为了用户的利益而播放。 根据一个方面,播客可以使用分级菜单位于便携式媒体设备上。 根据另一方面,可以在播放播客时显示播客的元数据。 可以根据用户输入更改元数据,也可以在不进行用户输入的情况下动态更改元数据。

    Audio status information for a portable electronic device
    9.
    发明授权
    Audio status information for a portable electronic device 有权
    用于便携式电子设备的音频状态信息

    公开(公告)号:US08321601B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-27

    申请号:US12504425

    申请日:2009-07-16

    CPC classification number: H04M1/72522 G01R31/3682

    Abstract: Improved techniques for providing status information associated with an electronic device to its user in an audible manner are disclosed. The status information can pertain to one or more conditions of the electronic device. The conditions can vary depending on the nature of the electronic device. As an example, where the electronic device is battery powered, one condition of the electronic device that can be monitored is a battery charge level.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于以可听见的方式向其用户提供与电子设备相关联的状态信息的改进技术。 状态信息可以涉及电子设备的一个或多个条件。 条件可以根据电子设备的性质而变化。 例如,在电子设备由电池供电的情况下,可以监控的电子设备的一个状况是电池充电水平。

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