Abstract: The present invention relates to a user interface for a multimedia device having means for navigating within a plurality of multimedia files and/or means for changing a playback order. According to the invention, the user interface includes means for changing the sorting order and/or playback order of the plurality of multimedia files, whereby upon changing the sorting order and/or playback order of the multimedia files the currently selected multimedia file is kept and the new sorting order and/or playback order is determined by at least one property of the currently selected multimedia file, wherein the means for changing the sorting order and/or the playback order include a button for changing the order by running through a predefined sequence of properties of the currently selected multimedia file.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the fast reconstruction of content information of a recording medium. According to the invention, the method comprises the steps of: determining a signature of the recording medium, the signature comprising a plurality of elements; comparing the signature with a plurality of signatures stored in a content database; and retrieving associated content information from the content database if the signature matches a signature stored in the content database.

Abstract: A pressure control apparatus for restricting a flow of blood through or from a body part includes at least one arcuate member for attaching to the body part. The at least one arcuate member has a first end and an opposite second end. The first end includes a hook for fastening to a buckle mounted at the opposite second end. A mechanical advantage power system includes a turnkey and is connected to the at least one arcuate member and serves to adjusting a pressure of the apparatus on the body part by turning the turnkey. An elongated strap is disposed on at least a circumferential portion of the arcuate member for circumferentially tightening the apparatus around the body part. A locking device closes the apparatus around the body part and is attached to the at least one arcuate member. A cover or shroud is disposed on an outer perimeter of the at least one arcuate member for enclosing a portion of the mechanical advantage power system.