Abstract: The image output apparatus includes an output unit that outputs content data indicating video content, and a control unit that controls the output unit to cause the output unit to output image data instead of or together with the content data when the output unit is outputting the content data. The image data is for prompting a user to measure to obtain the body information indicating a body condition of the user using an external apparatus.

Abstract: The image output apparatus includes an output unit that outputs content data indicating video content, and a control unit that controls the output unit to cause the output unit to output image data instead of or together with the content data when the output unit is outputting the content data. The image data is for prompting a user to measure to obtain the body information indicating a body condition of the user using an external apparatus.

Abstract: A content reproduction apparatus includes: an accepting unit which accepts specification of a file; and a control unit which executes a process in accordance with the specification of the file accepted by the accepting unit. The control unit detects identification information from a file name of the file whose specification is accepted by the accepting unit, and determines, based on the detected identification information, whether the file name of the specified file satisfies a predetermined condition and, in accordance with a result of the determination, specifies a file to be reproduced subsequently to the specified file.

Abstract: In order to synchronize the timings at which a plurality of IC recorders start recording contents, a contents recording system including a plurality of IC recorders includes first and second preparation portions to allow all of the plurality of IC recorders to make transition to a standby state in which contents can be recorded immediately, a detection portion to detect a state of each of the plurality of IC recorders, and a start control portion to allow the plurality of IC recorders to record, on condition that all of the plurality of IC recorders make transition to the standby state.

Abstract: A reproducing apparatus comprises an open key for inputting an open command for causing a loading unit to move a medium holding member from a closed position to an opened position, a setting unit arranged to set the open key press duration, required for the loading unit to perform an opening operation, to the shortest time period or a longer time period than the shortest time period, and a control unit arranged to cause, in a case where the open key is operated, the loading unit to perform the opening operation when the open key press duration reaches the open key press duration set by the setting unit.