Monitor Configuration for Media Device
    62.
    发明申请
    Monitor Configuration for Media Device 有权
    媒体设备的监视器配置

    公开(公告)号:US20080165083A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-10

    申请号:US11621048

    申请日:2007-01-08

    CPC classification number: H04N7/163 H04N21/4108 H04N21/440263 H04N21/44227

    Abstract: A display mode can be selected by identifying a plurality of display modes supported by a media client, wherein the plurality of display modes comprise safe modes; sequentially selecting a display mode from the plurality of display modes, wherein the plurality of display modes are ordered according to one or more of resolution, timing, and popularity; generating an output signal based on the selected display mode, wherein the generated output signal is provided to a display device; and selectively repeating the sequential selection of a display mode and generating an output signal based on the selected display mode until an input is received from a user indicating that the selected display mode is compatible with the display device. Further, the media client can be configured to utilize the selected display mode. Additionally, the plurality of display modes can be identified based on extended display identification data from the display device.

    Abstract translation: 可以通过识别由媒体客户端支持的多个显示模式来选择显示模式,其中所述多个显示模式包括安全模式; 从所述多个显示模式顺序地选择显示模式,其中所述多个显示模式根据分辨率,定时和流行度中的一个或多个来排序; 基于所选择的显示模式生成输出信号,其中所生成的输出信号被提供给显示装置; 并且选择性地重复显示模式的顺序选择并基于所选择的显示模式生成输出信号,直到从用户接收到指示所选择的显示模式与显示设备兼容的输入。 此外,可以将媒体客户端配置为利用所选择的显示模式。 另外,可以基于来自显示装置的扩展显示标识数据来识别多个显示模式。

    Method and Apparatus for Use of Rotational User Inputs
    63.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Use of Rotational User Inputs 审中-公开
    使用旋转用户输入的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070290990A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-20

    申请号:US11838845

    申请日:2007-08-14

    Abstract: Improved approaches for users of computing devices to interact with graphical user interfaces are described. According to one aspect, a rotational user action supplied by a user at a user input device is transformed into linear action with respect to a graphical user interface. According to another aspect, a portion of an extended list of items is displayed by a graphical user interface and, through rotational user actions at a user input device, the portion of the list being displayed can be varied with welcomed ease of use. Although the type of computing device can vary, the improved approaches are particularly well-suited for use with a portable media player.

    Abstract translation: 描述了计算设备用户与图形用户界面交互的改进方法。 根据一个方面,由用户在用户输入设备处提供的旋转用户动作被转换为相对于图形用户界面的线性动作。 根据另一方面,扩展列表项目的一部分由图形用户界面显示,并且通过在用户输入设备处的旋转用户动作,正在显示的列表的部分可以随着易用性而改变。 尽管计算设备的类型可以变化,但是改进的方法特别适用于便携式媒体播放器。

    MEDIA PLAYER WITH INSTANT PLAY CAPABILITY
    64.
    发明申请
    MEDIA PLAYER WITH INSTANT PLAY CAPABILITY 审中-公开
    具有即时播放能力的媒体播放器

    公开(公告)号:US20070208911A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-06

    申请号:US11746548

    申请日:2007-05-09

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 公开了媒体播放器和操作媒体播放器的方法。 在进行媒体播放选择之后,媒体节目能够基本上立即开始播放。 通过智能操作,媒体节目即使在将媒体节目从磁盘存储器实质上或完全加载到半导体存储器(即,高速缓冲存储器)之前也能够开始播放。 此外,媒体节目可以通过使用后台进程加载到半导体存储器中,而不会干扰媒体节目的播放。 此外,如果需要,可以在不访问时积极地“断电”,从而在电池供电时提高电池寿命。

    Publishing and subscribing to digital image feeds
    65.
    发明申请
    Publishing and subscribing to digital image feeds 有权
    发布和订阅数字图像供稿

    公开(公告)号:US20070159651A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-07-12

    申请号:US11329355

    申请日:2006-01-09

    CPC classification number: G06F17/3028 G06F17/3089

    Abstract: Techniques are provided for publishing digital image feeds, where the feeds are automatically created and uploaded to a server along with the images described in the feed, along with techniques for subscribing to digital image feeds, where the feed is downloaded and the images described therein are automatically downloaded and organized. The feeds may be subscribed to and automatically updated.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于发布数字图像馈送的技术,其中馈送被自动创建并且与馈送中描述的图像一起上传到服务器以及订阅数字图像馈送的技术,其中馈送被下载,并且其中描述的图像是 自动下载和组织。 订阅可以订阅并自动更新。

    Media management for groups of media items
    68.
    发明申请
    Media management for groups of media items 有权
    媒体管理媒体项目组

    公开(公告)号:US20060156236A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-13

    申请号:US11097591

    申请日:2005-04-01

    CPC classification number: G11B27/105 G11B27/34 G11B2220/61 G11B2220/65

    Abstract: Improved techniques to utilize and manage a group of media items (or media assets) on a computing device are disclosed. The group of media items can be utilized and managed at a host computer for the host computer as well as a media device (e.g., media player) that can couple to the host computer. One popular example of a group of media items is know as a playlist, which can pertain to a group of audio tracks. One aspect pertains to a graphical user interface that enables a user to trade-off storage capacity of a media device between media asset storage and data storage. Another aspect pertains to a graphical user interface that assists a user with selecting media items to fill a group of media items. Still another aspect pertains to providing a persistent media device playlist at a host computer. Yet still another aspect pertains to imposing capacity limits to a playlist, such as a media device playlist.

    Abstract translation: 公开了在计算设备上利用和管理一组媒体项目(或媒体资产)的改进的技术。 可以在用于主计算机的主计算机以及可以耦合到主计算机的媒体设备(例如,媒体播放器)上使用和管理媒体项目组。 一组媒体项目的一个流行示例被称为播放列表,其可以涉及一组音轨。 一个方面涉及图形用户界面,其使得用户能够在介质资产存储和数据存储之间权衡媒体设备的存储容量。 另一方面涉及一种图形用户界面,其帮助用户选择媒体项目来填充一组媒体项目。 另一方面涉及在主计算机上提供持久媒体设备播放列表。 然而,另一方面涉及将播放列表(如媒体设备播放列表)强加容量限制。

    Method and system for network-based purchase and distribution of media
    69.
    发明申请
    Method and system for network-based purchase and distribution of media 有权
    基于网络购买和分发媒体的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050021478A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-27

    申请号:US10833267

    申请日:2004-04-26

    Abstract: Methods and systems for network-based purchase and distribution of media are disclosed. The purchase and distribution of media by these methods and systems are not only secure but also controlled. The security restricts access to media within media files during downloads as well as while stored at a server and/or client. For example, a potential purchaser can search and browse through numerous media items on-line that are available for purchase. The potential purchaser can thereafter purchase one or more media items on-line with great ease. Upon purchasing a media item, the content for the media item can be downloaded over the network to the purchaser. The content for the media item is then encrypted for the purchaser's use and stored on the purchaser's machine. Thereafter, the purchaser can make use of the media item (e.g., play the media item). Improved graphical user interfaces suitable for reviewing, browsing, previewing and/or purchasing numerous media items are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 披露了基于网络购买和分发媒体的方法和系统。 通过这些方法和系统购买和分发媒体不仅安全而且受到控制。 该安全性限制了在下载期间以及在存储在服务器和/或客户端的情况下对媒体文件中的媒体的访问。 例如,潜在购买者可以搜索和浏览许多可在线购买的媒体项目。 潜在购买者之后可以非常容易地在线购买一种或多种媒体。 在购买媒体项目时,媒体项目的内容可以通过网络下载到购买者。 然后,媒体项目的内容被加密以供购买者使用并存储在购买者的机器上。 此后,购买者可以利用媒体项目(例如,播放媒体项目)。 还公开了适于审查,浏览,预览和/或购买许多媒体项目的改进的图形用户界面。

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