Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device obtains and displays a file container defining a virtual object corresponding to a physical object. The file container also defines a plurality of other permitted configurations of the virtual object. At a later time, the electronic device displays the virtual object using an alternate process. In response to a user input corresponding to a request to update a configuration of the object, the electronic device contacts the source of the object to obtain the availability of the updated configuration of the object. In some embodiments, in response to an indication that the physical object with the updated configuration is available, the electronic device presents the virtual object with the updated configuration.

Abstract: A method for launching a program application is provided. Here, configuration instructions are stored in a memory device and the configuration instructions are associated with multiple configurations. A configuration is selected from the multiple configurations when the memory device is coupled to a computing device. Thereafter, a configuration instruction associated with the configuration is retrieved from the memory device. The program application is launched and the configuration instruction is transmitted to the program application.

Abstract: A portable flash memory storage device such as a memory card can configure a host device upon insertion. The configuration may specify applications or other sequences of operations to be executed by the host upon insertion of the card. Files on the card may be associated with an appropriate application and then automatically opened with the appropriate application. A secure configuration may override a more freely modifiable configuration in certain embodiments.

Abstract: A portable flash memory storage device such as a memory card can configure a host device upon insertion. The configuration may specify applications or other sequences of operations to be executed by the host upon insertion of the card. Files on the card may be associated with an appropriate application and then automatically opened with the appropriate application. A secure configuration may override a more freely modifiable configuration in certain embodiments.

Abstract: The memory device contains control structures that allow media content to be stored securely and distributed in a manner envisioned by the content owner, or service providers involved in the distribution. A wide variety of different avenues become available for distributing media content using such memory devices, such as where the devices contain one or more of the following: abridged preview media content, encrypted unabridged media content, prepaid content, rights and/or rules governing access to such content. The memory device has a type of control structures that enable a service provider (who can also be the content owner) to create a secure environment for media content distribution where end users and terminals register with the service provider, and gain access to the content in a manner controlled by the service provider. The various components to be loaded (e.g.

Abstract: A portable flash memory storage device such as a memory card can configure a host device upon insertion. The configuration may specify applications or other sequences of operations to be executed by the host upon insertion of the card. Files on the card may be associated with an appropriate application and then automatically opened with the appropriate application. A secure configuration may override a more freely modifiable configuration in certain embodiments.

Abstract: A portable flash memory storage device such as a memory card can configure a host device upon insertion. The configuration may specify applications or other sequences of operations to be executed by the host upon insertion of the card. Files on the card may be associated with an appropriate application and then automatically opened with the appropriate application. A secure configuration may override a more freely modifiable configuration in certain embodiments.

Abstract: A computing device is provided. The computing device comprises a processor. The processor is configured to select a configuration from multiple configurations when the computing device is coupled to a memory device. The processor is further configured to retrieve a configuration instruction associated with the configuration from the memory device. In addition, the processor is configured to launch a program application associated with the configuration instruction and transmit the configuration instruction to the program application.

Abstract: A method for launching a program application is provided. Here, configuration instructions are stored in a memory device and the configuration instructions are associated with multiple configurations. A configuration is selected from the multiple configurations when the memory device is coupled to a computing device. Thereafter, a configuration instruction associated with the configuration is retrieved from the memory device. The program application is launched and the configuration instruction is transmitted to the program application.

Abstract: Computer-readable media storing operational instructions for connecting to a network location associated with content is disclosed. In one embodiment, a network location associated with content is obtained, the content is accessed, and a connection is made to the network location at a time other than when access to the content expires. In another embodiment, a network location associated with content is obtained, wherein the network location provides an online service other than offering access rights to the content. The content is accessed, and a connection is made to the network location. In yet another embodiment, a network location is selected from a plurality of network locations associated with content, the content is accessed, and a connection is made to the selected network location. In another embodiment, a network location associated with content is obtained, a determination is made, based on at least one rule, whether to connect to the network location, and the content is accessed.

Abstract: A method for connecting to a network location associated with content is disclosed. In one embodiment, a network location associated with content is obtained, the content is accessed, and a connection is made to the network location at a time other than when access to the content expires. In another embodiment, a network location associated with content is obtained, wherein the network location provides an online service other than offering access rights to the content. The content is accessed, and a connection is made to the network location. In yet another embodiment, a network location is selected from a plurality of network locations associated with content, the content is accessed, and a connection is made to the selected network location. In another embodiment, a network location associated with content is obtained, a determination is made, based on at least one rule, whether to connect to the network location, and the content is accessed.

Abstract: The memory device contains control structures that allow media content to be stored securely and distributed in a manner envisioned by the content owner, or service providers involved in the distribution. A wide variety of different avenues become available for distributing media content using such memory devices, such as where the devices contain one or more of the following: abridged preview media content, encrypted unabridged media content, prepaid content, rights and/or rules governing access to such content. The memory device has a type of control structures that enable a service provider (who can also be the content owner) to create a secure environment for media content distribution where end users and terminals register with the service provider, and gain access to the content in a manner controlled by the service provider. The various components to be loaded (e.g.

Abstract: The memory device contains control structures that allow media content to be stored securely and distributed in a manner envisioned by the content owner, or service providers involved in the distribution. A wide variety of different avenues become available for distributing media content using such memory devices, such as where the devices contain one or more of the following: abridged preview media content, encrypted unabridged media content, prepaid content, rights and/or rules governing access to such content. The memory device has a type of control structures that enable a service provider (who can also be the content owner) to create a secure environment for media content distribution where end users and terminals register with the service provider, and gain access to the content in a manner controlled by the service provider. The various components to be loaded (e.g.