Abstract: A digital content distribution system comprises a high definition television broadcaster and a consumer media unit. The high definition television broadcaster comprises a high definition television transmitter configured for multicasting, on a repeating periodic basis, an encrypted terrestrial high definition television signal of a plurality of encrypted digital content selections for purchase. The consumer media unit comprises a high definition television tuner, a memory, and an encryption and content manager. The high definition television tuner is configured for receiving the encrypted terrestrial high definition television signal. The memory is configured for storing the encrypted digital content selections from the signal for selective purchase at the consumer media unit.

Abstract: A digital content transfer appliance comprises a memory card reader, a memory, and a controller. The memory card reader is configured to removably receive at least one memory card and to read and write a digital content on the memory card wherein the digital content includes at least one of a digital image file and a digital audio file. The controller is configured for directing transfer of the digital content, independent of a personal computer, via a modem between the memory card and a digital content service provider. The memory is configured for storing the digital image file and the digital audio file.

Abstract: A method of providing an audio signal to an audio output device may include receiving an audio signal and providing the audio signal simultaneously to audio output devices in first and second physical environments so as to appear not to emanate from an individual depicted on a display in either the first environment or the second environment.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a one-time-use camera. The one-time-use camera includes an electronic digital camera system for generating digital image data representative of a captured image. A non-volatile memory is provided in communication with the electronic digital camera system for storing the digital image data. The non-volatile memory component includes a memory matrix component, the matrix memory component including a first layer of parallel conductors, a second layer of parallel conductors oriented mutually orthogonal to the first set of parallel conductors, and a functional medium disposed between the first layer and the second layer. An addressable cell in the functional medium is defined at an intersection of each first layer parallel conductor and second layer parallel conductor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions, systems, and methods for making a labeling systems capable of being labeled using either electromagnetic radiation, or ink, or both.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a one-time-use camera. The one-time-use camera includes an electronic digital camera system for generating digital image data representative of a captured image. A non-volatile memory is provided in communication with the electronic digital camera system for storing the digital image data. The non-volatile memory component includes a memory matrix component, the matrix memory component including a first layer of parallel conductors, a second layer of parallel conductors oriented mutually orthogonal to the first set of parallel conductors, and a functional medium disposed between the first layer and the second layer. An addressable cell in the functional medium is defined at an intersection of each first layer parallel conductor and second layer parallel conductor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a write-once storage device. In one arrangement, the storage device comprises write-once memory adapted to store data files, re-writable memory that contains a file access table, and a device controller that is configured to control operation of the storage device. In use, the storage device can be used to receive data to be stored from a host device, store the data within write-once memory of the storage device, and update a file access table stored in re-writable memory of the storage device so as to emulate a re-writable storage card.

Abstract: A form factor card compatible for use with a host electronic device that is capable of communicating a status of the form factor card to a user of the host electronic device. The form factor card comprises an adapter region for interfacing the card with the host electronic device, an on-card electronic device for performing a task for the host electronic device, an on-card intelligent controller, and an indicator in communication with the on-card intelligent controller to communicate an operational status of the form factor card.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a write-once storage device. In one arrangement, the storage device comprises write-once memory adapted to store data files, re-writable memory that contains a file access table, and a device controller that is configured to control operation of the storage device. In use, the storage device can be used to receive data to be stored from a host device, store the data within write-once memory of the storage device, and update a file access table stored in re-writable memory of the storage device so as to emulate a re-writable storage card.

Abstract: A form factor card compatible for use with a host electronic device that is capable of communicating a status of the form factor card to a user of the host electronic device. The form factor card comprises an adapter region for interfacing the card with the host electronic device, an on-card electronic device for performing a task for the host electronic device, an on-card intelligent controller, and an indicator in communication with the on-card intelligent controller to communicate an operational status of the form factor card.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a solid-state mass memory storage device which comprises a printed circuit assembly and a plurality of nonvolatile, high density storage devices mounted to the printed circuit assembly and electrically connected thereto. The solid-state memory device includes at least one controller mounted to the printed circuit assembly and electrically connected thereto, and a connector mounted to the printed circuit assembly and electrically connected thereto, the connector being adapted to electrically connect the solid-state mass memory storage device to a separate electronic device.