Abstract: A normalization for streaming digital audio signals applies a gain factor according to the maximum sample magnitude in a window of samples and compare the gain factor to prior gain factors to adjust the gain factor for the samples in the window of samples. Adaptation of the gain factor with rapid decreases but slow increases avoids saturation but allows quiet passages.

Abstract: A normalization for streaming digital audio signals applies a gain factor according to the maximum sample magnitude in a window of samples and compare the gain factor to prior gain factors to adjust the gain factor for the samples in the window of samples. Adaptation of the gain factor with rapid decreases but slow increases avoids saturation but allows quiet passages.

Abstract: A media system is disclosed which presorts media files thereby alleviating a media player from having to actively sort the files in real time. The system creates and uses presort information with the media files. The presort information contains one or more lists of the media files previously presorted according to different sorting criteria. The presort information permits a user the ability to play the media files according to one or more of the presorted lists without the player itself having to include logic to sort the files. Broadly, the user selects one of the presorted list of media files and the player plays the files in the specified order. In one embodiment, the media files contain audio data and the player comprises an audio CD player such as an MP3-compliant device.

Abstract: A media system is disclosed which presorts media files thereby alleviating a media player from having to actively sort the files in real time. The system creates and uses presort information with the media files. The presort information contains one or more fists of the media files previously presorted according to different sorting criteria. The presort information permits a user the ability to play the media files according to one or more of the presorted lists without the player itself having to include logic to sort the files. Broadly, the user selects one of the presorted list of media files and the player plays the files in the specified order. In one embodiment, the media files contain audio data and the player comprises an audio CD player such as an MP3-compliant device.

Abstract: A media system is disclosed which presorts media files thereby alleviating a media player from having to actively sort the files in real time. The system creates and uses presort information with the media files. The presort information contains one or more lists of the media files previously presorted according to different sorting criteria. The presort information permits a user the ability to play the media files according to one or more of the presorted lists without the player itself having to include logic to sort the files. Broadly, the user selects one of the presorted list of media files and the player plays the files in the specified order. In one embodiment, the media files contain audio data and the player comprises an audio CD player such as an MP3-compliant device.

Abstract: A media system is disclosed which presorts media files thereby alleviating a media player from having to actively sort the files in real time. The system creates and uses presort information with the media files. The presort information contains one or more lists of the media files previously presorted according to different sorting criteria. The presort information permits a user the ability to play the media files according to one or more of the presorted lists without the player itself having to include logic to sort the files. Broadly, the user selects one of the presorted list of media files and the player plays the files in the specified order. In one embodiment, the media files contain audio data and the player comprises an audio CD player such as an MP3-compliant device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for placing a playlist in a memory location on a compact disc is disclosed. The user reviews the audio files located on the CD, selects the songs that will be included in the playlist, determines the sequence or order of playback for those selected audio files, and places the playlist in a selected memory location such as the CD, or the local memory of the CD player. The user may then access the playlist and playback audio files in accordance with the playlist.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for placing a playlist in a memory location on a compact disc is disclosed. The user reviews the audio files located on the CD, selects the songs that will be included in the playlist, determines the sequence or order of playback for those selected audio files, and places the playlist in a selected memory location such as the CD, or the local memory of the CD player. The user may then access the playlist and playback audio files in accordance with the playlist.

Abstract: A normalization for streaming digital audio signals applies a gain factor according to the maximum sample magnitude in a window of samples and compare the gain factor to prior gain factors to adjust the gain factor for the samples in the window of samples. Adaptation of the gain factor with rapid decreases but slow increases avoids saturation but allows quiet passages.