Patents Assigned to PICS Previews Inc.
  • Method and apparatus for previewing audio selections
    Patent number: 5815471
    Abstract: An apparatus for previewing a plurality of audio selections is described. A digital storage medium in a memory drive stores the plurality of audio selections in a spiral track with open indexing. A configurable touchpad is provided for selecting one of the audio selections. Sound circuitry converts the audio selections to audio signals, and at least one audio speaker converts the audio signals to acoustic energy. A controller controls the operation of the memory drive, the touchpad, and the sound circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: PICS Previews Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Mince, Daniel E. Kyte