Abstract: Aspects of performing smooth backwards playback in a DVD system are described. The aspects include reconstructing frame data for every frame in a set of frames of an original playback, the set of frames preceding a currently displayed frame. Further included is the utilization of at least seven frame buffers to store frame data during the reconstructing step. The reconstructed frame data is then displayed in reverse order of the original playback for the set of frames.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer-readable medium for changing video playback speed are disclosed. Video playback speed may be changed by determining a first frame rate and a second frame rate for which a frame rate transition is to be made. An instantaneous frame rate is calculated to produce a calculated instantaneous frame rate, wherein the calculated instantaneous frame rate is between the first frame rate and the second frame rate. A timestamp of a frame is adjusted based on the calculated instantaneous frame rate to produce an adjusted timestamp. Graphical data for the frame is provided in accordance with the adjusted timestamp to enable display of the frame. Thereafter, the frame may be displayed in accordance with the adjusted timestamp.

Abstract: Aspects of performing smooth backwards playback in a DVD system are described. The aspects include reconstructing frame data for every frame in a set of frames of an original playback, the set of frames preceding a currently displayed frame. Further included is the utilization of at least seven frame buffers to store frame data during the reconstructing step. The reconstructed frame data is then displayed in reverse order of the original playback for the set of frames.

Abstract: Aspects of performing single frame backwards playback in a DVD system are described. The aspects include receiving a signal indicating selection of a single frame reverse function. Frame data for a preceding frame of an original playback is then reconstructed while utilizing memory sufficient to support the reconstruction. The reconstructed frame data of the preceding frame is then displayed.

Abstract: Aspects of performing search transitions in a DVD system are described. The aspects include calculating an instantaneous frame rate, adjusting a timestamp of a frame based on the calculated instantaneous, and displaying the frame according to the adjusted timestamp.

Abstract: A remote control device and method are described for controlling an input parameter to an electronic device. In one embodiment, the remote control device includes a housing sized to be held in the hand of a user during operation of the remote control device and a gyroscopic sensor that is integrated with the housing and configured to produce a signal in response to an angular motion about a single reference axis. The input parameter that the user wants to control is responsive to the signal that the gyroscopic sensor produces when the gyroscopic sensor is activated.