Hot unpluggable media storage device
    61.
    发明申请
    Hot unpluggable media storage device 有权
    热插拔介质存储设备

    公开(公告)号:US20070028009A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-01

    申请号:US11543681

    申请日:2006-10-04

    Abstract: Improved techniques for rendering a peripheral device removable (e.g., unpluggable) are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, the peripheral device is rendered removable from a host computer without preparatory user actions. In effect, the peripheral device can be automatically prepared for removal in the event that its user removes (unplugs) it from its host computer. According to another aspect of the invention, the peripheral device includes a data storage device that is mounted to a file system of the other computer when the other computer desires access to the data storage device. Otherwise, the data storage device is normally unmounted so that if the peripheral device were to be removed (e.g., unplugged) no harm or damage to data stored therein would occur. These aspects of the invention can be utilized alone or in combination with one another. The invention is particularly well suited for peripheral devices that are media players which are “hot” unpluggable without detrimental consequences.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于呈现外围设备可移除(例如,不可插拔)的改进的技术。 根据本发明的一个方面,外围设备可以从主计算机上取出,而无需预备用户动作。 实际上,外围设备可以在其用户从其主机中删除(拔出)的情况​​下自动准备移除。 根据本发明的另一方面,当另一计算机希望访问数据存储设备时,外围设备包括一个数据存储设备,该数据存储设备被安装到另一台计算机的文件系统。 否则,数据存储设备通常被卸载,使得如果外围设备被去除(例如,拔掉),则不会对其中存储的数据造成危害或损坏。 本发明的这些方面可以单独使用或者彼此组合使用。 本发明特别适用于作为媒体播放器的外围设备,这些设备是“热”可拔出的,而没有有害后果。

    Wireless synchronization between media player and host device
    62.
    发明申请
    Wireless synchronization between media player and host device 有权
    媒体播放器和主机设备之间的无线同步

    公开(公告)号:US20060168351A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-27

    申请号:US10987649

    申请日:2004-11-12

    CPC classification number: G11B27/10 H04L67/04 H04L67/1095 H04L69/329

    Abstract: Improved techniques for interaction between a host computer (e.g., personal computer) and a media player are disclosed. According to one embodiment, interaction between a host device (e.g., host computer) and a media player can be performed over a wireless channel. The interaction over the wireless channel can be used to automatically synchronize media contents stored on the media player with media contents stored on the host device. According to another embodiment, interaction between a host device and a media player, such as automatic synchronization of media contents stored on a media player with media contents stored on a host device, can be restricted. In still another embodiment, synchronization can be automatically performed when the media player is placed in a docking station that supports wireless communications.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于主机(例如个人计算机)和媒体播放器之间的交互的改进的技术。 根据一个实施例,可以通过无线信道来执行主机设备(例如主机)和媒体播放器之间的交互。 通过无线信道的交互可以用于将存储在媒体播放器上的媒体内容自动同步存储在主机设备上的媒体内容。 根据另一个实施例,可以限制主机设备和媒体播放器之间的交互,诸如存储在媒体播放器上的媒体内容的自动同步,其中存储在主机设备上的媒体内容。 在另一个实施例中,当媒体播放器被放置在支持无线通信的对接站时,可以自动执行同步。

    Image management tool with calendar interface
    64.
    发明申请
    Image management tool with calendar interface 有权
    具有日历界面的图像管理工具

    公开(公告)号:US20060156259A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-13

    申请号:US11033238

    申请日:2005-01-07

    Abstract: Techniques are provided for automatically organizing and presenting photographs based on the date information associated with photographs. In one embodiment, a calendar-like user interface is provided. By interacting with the user-interface, the user can select specific dates. In response to the user's selections of the specific dates, the image organization tool displays all photographs that are associated with date information that falls within the specific dates.

    Abstract translation: 提供了基于与照片相关联的日期信息来自动组织和呈现照片的技术。 在一个实施例中,提供了类似日历的用户界面。 通过与用户界面交互,用户可以选择具体日期。 响应于用户对特定日期的选择,图像组织工具显示与特定日期中的日期信息相关联的所有照片。

    Method and system for configurable automatic media selection
    65.
    发明申请
    Method and system for configurable automatic media selection 有权
    可配置自动介质选择的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050240661A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-27

    申请号:US10833399

    申请日:2004-04-27

    Abstract: Techniques for repeatedly selecting and presenting media items at a media device are disclosed. In one embodiment, media items are automatically (or dynamically) selected from a media source (e.g., list of media items) and then presented at a media device. As a result, the selected media items can be continuously selected and presented in an automated manner. In one embodiment, the automatic selection of the media items can be performed in accordance with at least one criterion. The at least one criterion can be user-specified and/or rules-based. In one embodiment, a display screen can display information pertaining to recently presented media items, media item being presented, and upcoming media items to be presented.

    Abstract translation: 公开了在媒体设备上重复选择和呈现媒体项目的技术。 在一个实施例中,媒体项目是从媒体源(例如,媒体项目列表)中自动(或动态地)选择的,然后呈现在媒体设备处。 结果,可以以自动的方式连续地选择和呈现所选择的媒体项目。 在一个实施例中,可以根据至少一个标准来执行媒体项目的自动选择。 该至少一个标准可以是用户指定的和/或基于规则的。 在一个实施例中,显示屏幕可以显示关于最近呈现的媒体项目,正在呈现的媒体项目和要呈现的即将到来的媒体项目的信息。

    Techniques and systems for supporting podcasting
    68.
    发明授权
    Techniques and systems for supporting podcasting 有权
    支持播客的技术和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08020762B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-20

    申请号:US12477820

    申请日:2009-06-03

    Abstract: Improved podcasts and techniques that facilitate their use are disclosed. The improved techniques can pertain to creating, publishing, hosting, accessing, subscribing, managing, transferring, and/or playing podcasts. According to one aspect, a client application can subscribe to podcasts and then automatically monitor the podcasts for updates to be downloaded. In the event that user interest in a podcast becomes inadequate, downloading of further updates can be restricted. According to another aspect, a podcast can be subscribed to through use of a portable subscription file. According to still another aspect, podcast feeds can be enhanced to include segment elements and other metadata.

    Abstract translation: 披露了改进的播客和便于使用的技术。 改进的技术可以涉及创建,发布,托管,访问,订阅,管理,传输和/或播放播客。 根据一个方面,客户应用程序可以订阅播客,然后自动监视播客以进行要下载的更新。 如果用户对播客的兴趣不足,可以限制进一步更新的下载。 根据另一方面,可以通过使用便携式订阅文件来订阅播客。 根据另一方面,可以增强播客馈送以包括段元素和其他元数据。

    TECHNIQUES AND SYSTEMS FOR SUPPORTING PODCASTING
    69.
    发明申请
    TECHNIQUES AND SYSTEMS FOR SUPPORTING PODCASTING 有权
    支持。。的技术和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090265750A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-22

    申请号:US12477820

    申请日:2009-06-03

    Abstract: Improved podcasts and techniques that facilitate their use are disclosed. The improved techniques can pertain to creating, publishing, hosting, accessing, subscribing, managing, transferring, and/or playing podcasts. According to one aspect, a client application can subscribe to podcasts and then automatically monitor the podcasts for updates to be downloaded. In the event that user interest in a podcast becomes inadequate, downloading of further updates can be restricted. According to another aspect, a podcast can be subscribed to through use of a portable subscription file. According to still another aspect, podcast feeds can be enhanced to include segment elements and other metadata.

    Abstract translation: 披露了改进的播客和便于使用的技术。 改进的技术可以涉及创建,发布,托管,访问,订阅,管理,传输和/或播放播客。 根据一个方面,客户应用程序可以订阅播客,然后自动监视播客以进行要下载的更新。 如果用户对播客的兴趣不足,可以限制进一步更新的下载。 根据另一方面,可以通过使用便携式订阅文件来订阅播客。 根据另一方面,可以增强播客馈送以包括段元素和其他元数据。

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