Abstract: A system is provided for processing documents. In particular, the system is incorporates a feeder for feeding documents to a device for further processing of the documents. For instance, the system finds particular application in the field of document imaging in which a variety of documents of varying sizes and orientation are to be fed to an imaging system, such as a document scanner. The system may provide an input mechanism for easily identifying a characteristic of one of the documents and the system may include features for handling packets of documents.

Abstract: Systems and methods for media storage and retrieval. In one embodiment, a system may include a controller to receive first commands from a remote control, transmit second commands to a mass storage device, receive first signals corresponding to data from the mass storage device, and transmit second signals corresponding to the first signals to a display device or audio device configured to receive the second signals and reproduce the data for observation by a user. The mass storage device may include a mechanism to store, retrieve, and play one or more discs containing the data, and it may be configured to transmit the data to the controller using the first signals. Methods for media storage and retrieval are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a transmit controller capable of automatic configuration is provided. In another embodiment, an auxiliary user interface device for automatically configuring a transmit controller is provided. In another embodiment, an auxiliary user interface device for transmitting operational parameter settings is provided. In another embodiment, an auxiliary user interface device for receiving operational parameter settings is provided. In another embodiment, an auxiliary user interface device for updating an application program of a receiving device is provided.