Abstract: A method and system to store user data are provided. A system to store user data may include a video recorder device. The video recorder device may include a video receiver to receive video data. The video recorder device may also include a memory device. The memory device may include at least one protected memory region to store video data received via the video receiver. The memory device may also include at least one unprotected memory region. The video recorder device may be adapted to prevent user copying of video data stored at the protected memory region and to allow user copying of data stored at the unprotected memory region.

Abstract: In a particular illustrative embodiment, a portable personal media player includes a first interface, a second interface, a display, an audio output, a keypad and a processor. The first interface communicates via a network with a residential gateway that is communicatively coupled to a plurality of electronic devices. The second interface may communicate wireless commands directly to at least one of the plurality of electronic devices. The display is adapted to display alphanumeric data and video content. The processor is responsive to a selection received via the keypad to transmit a request for selected media content to the residential gateway via the first interface. The processor receives media content related to the request via the first interface, processes the media content and provides video data to the display and audio data to the audio output.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method of multimedia access. In an embodiment, an authorization signal can be received from a multimedia distribution system at a multimedia receiver having a peripheral device interface. The authorization signal can authorize data transfer via the peripheral device interface.