摘要:
A playlist containing a plurality of tracks is filtered to generate a customized subset or window of tracks for playback. The method includes automatically determining user preference data for each of the plurality of tracks based on the user's conduct when each of the plurality is accessed for playback. The tracks in the playlist are reordered after each track is accessed based on the user preference data. A subset of the playlist is selected for playback based on the reordered track arrangement.
摘要:
A method and system is provided to control playback of digital media on a playback device. The system may include a playback unit including at least one digital media storage communication interface to communicate with a media storage device, and a bi-directional remote control communication interface. Further, the system may include a separate remote control device to control the playback of the digital media on the playback device. The remote control device may include a complemental remote control communication interface for bi-directional communication with the remote control communication interface of the playback unit. The remote control device may also include a display screen, wherein the remote control device receives data from the playback unit for display on the display screen. The invention extends to a playback unit and to a remote control device.
摘要:
A method and system is provided to display media content data for playback on a playback device. The system may include a playback unit and a remote control device. The playback unit may include a media content data storage communication interface to communicate with a media storage device thereby to receive the media content data. Further, the playback unit may include a display data processor to process the media content data and generate display metrics based on the media content data, and a bi-directional remote control communication interface. The remote control device may be used to select the digital media for playback on the playback device and include a complemental remote control communication interface communication with the communication interface of the playback unit. Further, the remote control device may include a display screen, and a display rendering module to display the media content data on the display screen based on the display metrics.
摘要:
Audio playback is used to enhance the control of Personal Digital Entertainment devices. Embodiments of the present invention provide audio message files associated with the activation of a control or provide other device status messaging Audio messages are also provided in file sets that are user selectable to give the user a choice of ‘themes’.
摘要:
A method and system is provided to display media content data for playback on a playback device. The system may include a playback unit and a remote control device. The playback unit may include a media content data storage communication interface to communicate with a media storage device thereby to receive the media content data. Further, the playback unit may include a display data processor to process the media content data and generate display metrics based on the media content data, and a bi-directional remote control communication interface. The remote control device may be used to select the digital media for playback on the playback device and include a complemental remote control communication interface communication with the communication interface of the playback unit. Further, the remote control device may include a display screen, and a display rendering module to display the media content data on the display screen based on the display metrics.
摘要:
A user interface device provides access to at least one of a plurality of digital content sources. The interface device is configured to catalog the plurality of digital content sources to correspond to a plurality of channels in a tuning band, to present the plurality of channels sequentially in response to a user initiated tuning movement, and to select one of the sequentially presented channels for playback.
摘要:
A method for navigating among tracks uses limited input commands. A plurality of tracks is associated with a currently playing queue. One of the tracks in the queue is identified for a current focus. A voice command is received that includes a directional aspect and a metadata filtering aspect. In response, the focus moves to a second track having a different value for the selected metadata filtering category.
摘要:
A playlist containing a plurality of tracks is filtered to generate a customized subset or window of tracks for playback. The method includes automatically determining user preference data for each of the plurality of tracks based on the user's conduct when each of the plurality is accessed for playback. The tracks in the playlist are reordered after each track is accessed based on the user preference data. A subset of the playlist is selected for playback based on the reordered track arrangement.
摘要:
Audio playback is used to enhance the control of Personal Digital Entertainment devices. Embodiments of the present invention provide audio message files associated with the activation of a control or provide other device status messaging Audio messages are also provided in file sets that are user selectable to give the user a choice of ‘themes’.
摘要:
A method and system is provided to control playback of digital media on a playback device. The system may include a playback unit including at least one digital media storage communication interface to communicate with a media storage device, and a bi-directional remote control communication interface. Further, the system may include a separate remote control device to control the playback of the digital media on the playback device. The remote control device may include a complemental remote control communication interface for bi-directional communication with the remote control communication interface of the playback unit. The remote control device may also include a display screen, wherein the remote control device receives data from the playback unit for display on the display screen. The invention extends to a playback unit and to a remote control device.