摘要:
A method of processing alphanumeric data entered by a human user into a telephone, using a plurality of numerical keys each assigned a unique numeral and a plurality of alphabetical keys each assigned a unique alphabetical letter. A numerical entry is processed by receiving a numerical input data based on an activation of one of the plurality of numerical keys, associating the numerical input data with a counterpart numerical output data, and using the counterpart numerical output data. An alphabetical entry is processed by receiving an alphabetical input data based on an activation of one of the alphabetical keys, associating the alphabetical input data with a pre-assigned numerical output data, and using the pre-assigned numerical output data.
摘要:
A method for entering and processing a search for geographical information. The method comprises the steps of providing a database including a plurality of data tables, which are non-hierarchically indexed; providing a search field corresponding to each one of the plurality of data tables, the search fields being non-sequential relative to one another; and inputting either partial or complete information into any one or more of the search fields. The input of information into the search fields may be performed non-sequentially. The input of partial information into the search field yields an unresolved field and the input of complete information into the search field yields a resolved field. The method further includes searching the database for information matching both the unresolved fields and the resolved fields, and retrieving one or more results. Each of the results includes the information inputted into both the unresolved field and resolved fields.
摘要:
A method and system for presenting traffic-only information to a vehicle user. One embodiment of the method and system includes offering a traffic-only mode of operation to the user and receiving at least one of a starting point, a destination point, or a route between a starting point and a destination point. Information relating to the position of the vehicle and relating to traffic information relative to the vehicle's position is accessed and at least some of the traffic information is communicated to the vehicle user without communicating route guidance information to the vehicle user.
摘要:
Although current radio receivers support playback of audio from multiple sources, none support easy searching for content across these sources. There is no mechanism for locating specific content independent of the source that it is found on. The invention is to have an entertainment system which utilizes metadata to offer a feature that will allow the user to listen to any audio source based on their listening preference. This invention also allows the user of a radio receiver to be able to easily locate music of a particular genre without regard to the actual source. This invention further provides a mechanism for the music stored on a hard drive to be used to create a personalized radio station, complete with inserts of localized information.
摘要:
A system and method is provided to access and structure a mixed-mode storage medium having both audio and data formats. The medium contents, including audio track and data file information, are read following disc presentation to a media player. The media player is initialized to prepare it to sequentially access and play audio format and data format (in any order), without having to reinitialize when changing between the audio and data formats. In an aspect, audio tracks are incorporated into a folder structure for display purposes. The audio tracks can be incorporated into an existing folder, a newly-created folder, a folder with data files, a folder without data files, or a combination thereof. The present invention facilitates making a CD unambiguous to read and navigate. Both the audio contents and the data contents of a disc can be displayed upfront without having to engage a format mode change button.
摘要:
A media storage system, and method for carrying out same, including a media storage device including a microprocessor coupled to a storage member, wherein the storage member includes a protected portion and an unprotected portion, and at least one channel adapted to receive pushed content wherein the microprocessor is coupled to the at least one channel for transferring the pushed content to the protected portion of the storage member.
摘要:
A graphical user interface for use with a multi-media system, such as those found in vehicles, that includes a rotary knob, a graphics control circuit and a graphics display with a graphical depiction of a portion of the rotary knob. The graphical depiction includes a menu wheel and at least two menu items located near its periphery, where each of the menu items corresponds with a device, system or network (i.e.—satellite radio, navigation system, DVD player, video game system, wireless internet, etc.) with which the multi-media system can interact. Furthermore, rotation of the rotary knob by a user causes a corresponding graphical movement of the menu items along a periphery of the menu wheel.
摘要:
A system and method for scrolling through a list of labels where the format in which labels are made manifest can be influenced by the current “search state” of the system. The current “search state” of the system can be influenced by a speed metric. The speed metric can be captured from the interactions between a user and a controller component for a device utilizing the system. In an embodiment of the system, search states are predefined in accordance to speed ranges that are associated with the search states such that a display component can provide a pluralilty of labels that are uniquely displayed over a multi-line display depending on display mode and scrolling speed.
摘要:
An audio player device, and method of controlling an audio player device, including a microprocessor for manipulating music content wherein the music content includes songs and classification information associated with the songs, a storage device connected to the microprocessor for storing the music content, a user display device for displaying one or more classification categories associated with the music content, wherein the microprocessor is adapted to permit the user to select one or more classification categories associated with the classification information of the music content and is adapted to play all of the songs associated with the one or more selected classification categories without requiring the user to filter the one or more classification categories. A method is also disclosed for presenting hierarchal information to a user including presenting to a user one or more classification categories of information associated with music content, presenting to a user one or more selection options within the one or more classification categories and one or more filters and prompting the user to make one or more selections from the one or more selection options. If the user does not select at least one filter, a playlist is compiled of all songs encompassed by the specific selection made by the user. If the user does select at least one filter, the at least one filter is applied to the selected options.
摘要:
A genre set is reduced from a large set of distinct genre classifications to a smaller set of broader genre classifications. The genre set may be reduced using statistical classification techniques, such as, for example, similarity matrices or may be arbitrarily defined a priori.