Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention allow users to post or publish audio information to a destination on a digital network. A particular embodiment provides a user interface for recording and uploading a short comment, remark, song segment, sound effect or any other audio portion. The comment can be sent directly to another user's device or can be published or uploaded to a network site, web page, user group or other location. A user interface allows organizing, reviewing, editing, tagging, transferring and other types of processing or manipulation in association with the audio portion to be transferred, or which has been received.

Abstract: A system and method for data management according to the content of the data. The present invention enables data to be stored in one of a plurality of different storage options according to at least one characteristic of the data, in which the at least one characteristic is related to the content of the data. The present invention comprises a rule-based storage management mechanism for the processes of archiving and/or retrieving data. It should be noted that at least one storage option according to the present invention is optionally deletion and/or destruction of the data, such that the data may optionally be removed from storage media or may optionally not be stored initially on the storage media. Optionally and more preferably, the data is stored for a time interval according to the at least one characteristic of the data. Most preferably, the data is moved to a different type of storage option after an event occurs, for example the time interval has elapsed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a display for a device for manipulating audio in a disc jockey or similar application. A touch sensitive user rotatable member detects the position where the DJ touches the surface. Effects like needle dropping are possible for the first time without the use of a phonographic table or without a computer device which uses a phonographic turntable as a control input device. The display can show music as color coded concentric circles which represent tracks and/or record grooves. Color coded markers show current position of the music on the control surface and allows the user to set and use visual cue points. Functionality of the rotatable member can be dynamically mapped for unprecedented control. For example, the inner portion of the rotatable member can be used for needle dropping while the outer portion can be used for scratch effects. The device is capable of manipulating audio and video streams or a combination of the two.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for continuously recording, selectively storing, manipulating, and transferring information is provided. An apparatus continuously captures a data input signal and selectively designates saved portions of the data input signal to store or archive in the system. A method and system identifies and controls a data input signal for continuously recording, selectively storing, manipulating and transferring information.

Abstract: Based on a digital recorder/player taken as a basic apparatus and which accommodates a field frequency of 60 fields/sec or a frame frequency of 30 frames/sec, an apparatus is implemented to record or reproduce source video and audio signal originated from the basic apparatus and whose frequency is different from the field or frame frequency. The apparatus includes an input unit, a processor, and a converter provided between the input unit and the processor. The input unit accepts audio data having a specific field frequency and arranged in a specific format, and make baseband processing of the audio data. The processor is designed to process audio data having a basic field frequency (60 fields/sec) and arranged in a basic format. It operates with a clock corresponding to the sampling frequency to make error-corrective encoding of the audio data adapted to the basic format.

Abstract: Audio is adaptively associated with speakers, depending on the speaker configuration that is present. Each speaker it receives an audio assignment based on its individual spectral characteristics. As more speakers are added, content is adaptively associated with that you speaker, and taken away from the previous.

Abstract: Method for buffering audio data in optical recording media, and apparatus using such method for reading from and/or writing to optical recording media in case of an error condition (e.g. upon shock or vibration). It comprises the steps of, as audio data is read from a position on the medium prior to a position corresponding to a verified write position in the memory and in case writing to the memory is inhibited; counting the number of samples read; searching for two subsequent markers distant of one frame (to take into account the case where a marker could be corrupted); determining the remaining distance to the verified write position based on the sample count; restarting writing the audio data to the memory when the data read from the medium corresponds to the verified write position.

Abstract: The efficient incorporation of RFID circuitry within touch sensor panel circuitry is disclosed. The RFID antenna can be placed in the touch sensor panel, such that the touch sensor panel can now additionally function as an RFID transponder. No separate space-consuming RFID antenna is necessary. Loops (single or multiple) forming the loop antenna of the RFID circuit (for either reader or tag applications) can be formed from metal on the same layer as metal traces formed in the borders of a substrate. Forming loops from metal on the same layer as the metal traces are advantageous in that the loops can be formed during the same processing step as the metal traces, without requiring a separate metal layer.

Abstract: The system is designed to interface with external devices and services, to transcribe audio that may be stored elsewhere such as a wireless phone'voice mail, or occurring between two or more parties such as a conference call. An audio stream is separated into many audio shreds, each of which has duration of only a few seconds and cannot reveal the context of the conversation. A workforce of geographically distributed transcription agents who transcribe the audio shreds is able to generate transcription in real time, with many agents working in parallel on a single conversation. No one agent (or group of agents) receives a sufficient number of audio shreds to reconstruct the context of any conversation. The use of human transcribers allows the system to overcome limitations typical of computer-based speech recognition and permits accurate transcription of general-quality speech even in acoustically hostile environments.

Abstract: High-rate writing of data recorded on a CD into a hard disk drive (HDD) is performed while reproducing data read out of the CD at the standard bit rate prescribed for the CD. PCM data corresponding to a playback time of 10 seconds, for example, is read out of a CD and stored in a memory. The data is read out of the memory at appropriate timing and outputted after being converted into an analog audio signal by a D/A converter. In parallel, data for writing is read out of the CD in succession to reading of the data for playback and stored in the memory. The data read out of the memory is coded and compressed by an encoder and then stored in the memory. The compressed data is read out of the memory in units of a certain amount suitable for writing in an HDD and then written in the HDD.

Abstract: A media processor and method of customizing a media composition enables a user to compile a customized media file with selectable tracks. Each of the selectable tracks includes a recording of a performer performing a part of a particular composition, such as an instrument or vocal part in a musical piece. The user is provided an option to select one or more of the tracks; and a customized media file is prepared based on the user selected tracks.

Abstract: A user aboard a vehicle having installed therein an on-vehicle apparatus originates a call to an information center to indicate the specific type of information the user wishes to receive by following audio guidance provided by an interactive voice response device installed at the information center. The information center prepares the information desired by the user and transmits the information to the on-vehicle apparatus. In this vehicle information providing method, the contents of the audio guidance provided by the interactive voice response device are edited for each user based upon information pre-registered by the user.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for automatically downloading Information through Internet and providing the feedback to service provider are disclosed. The apparatus can contain an adaptor device and a portable device, can automatically download the online content, such as audio, video, etc, from the internet. The apparatus can also upload the voice mailbox and survey feedback automatically to content providers and provide the interactive communication between the subscribers and the content providers. A service system maintains a searchable program database that subscribers can choose their favorite programs from. The service system also maintains the subscriber's registration information, checks the audio/video program update, and directs the apparatus by sending it the new content list for download. The service system also collects/processes subscriber's feedback.

Abstract: A multi-touch sensor panel is disclosed that can be produced by forming a plurality of first traces of substantially transparent conductive material on a first substrate, forming a plurality of second traces of the substantially transparent material, and creating a fluid-tight gap between the plurality of first traces and the plurality of second traces. The fluid-tight gap can then be filled with a fluid having substantially no bubbles and an optical index similar to the optical index of the first and second traces to make the gap and the first and second traces substantially transparent. The second and first traces can be oriented to cross over each other at crossover locations separated by the fluid, the crossover locations forming mutual capacitance sensors for detecting touches.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a device for scanning data stored on a recording medium. The device comprises a reading head and further comprises: means to calculate an error rate of the data read by said reading head, said data being arranged as groups of data, means to align the reading head in respect with the next data to be read according to said error rate of the data read, the reading head reads at least twice some of said groups, changing position in respect with the group of data from one reading to the other, —means to compare the calculated error rate corresponding to each position of the said reading head, means to align the reading head with the relative position in respect with the groups of data giving the lowest error rate in order to read the following groups of data, and the means to align the reading head adjust the frequency of the groups of data read at least twice.

Abstract: A device comprises an integrated circuit, a fan that cools the integrated circuit and an audio monitoring module that analyzes audio signals that are based on noise generated by the fan during operation.

Abstract: Appropriate content is determined from among multiple content items, and is reproduced. Content reproduction terminal devices having the content items recorded therein are connected with a content reproduction controlling apparatus. An acquiring unit acquires content information from each content reproduction terminal device, information indicative of the subject matter of the content items. A determining unit determines the content items to be reproduced, i.e., reproduction content based on the acquired content information. An extracting unit extracts the reproduction content from the content reproduction terminal device that has the reproduction content recorded therein. A reproducing unit reproduces and outputs the extracted reproduction content.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for providing a luminous writing surface, whose color, color temperature, and/or brightness are controlled to achieve a desired contrast between the writing surface and markings removably made thereon. For example, LED-based light sources and/or LED-based controllable lighting units can be employed to back-light or edge-light a transparent or translucent material thereby providing the luminous writing surface.

Abstract: A system for manipulating digital content includes a storage volume having a non-volatile primary storage device and a non-volatile secondary storage device. The two storage devices are distinct hardware elements. The primary storage device stores the digital content, and the secondary storage device stores user commands. The system also includes one or more appliances, which communicate with the storage volume. The appliances collectively transmit a user command defining a processing request regarding the digital content and initiate processing of the digital content according to the processing request. A method of operating a content appliance to interact with a storage volume includes sending to the storage volume a user command defining a processing request related to digital content stored in a primary storage device and storing the user command in a secondary storage device.

Abstract: A message device records and plays messages. In a first aspect, actuation is effected by way of a single control. The control generally corresponds to the whole cover. Relatedly, in a second aspect the device is extremely simple and promotes openness communication. The device can be placed or hung almost anywhere to facilitate message leaving and receiving in almost any group or organization. In one embodiment actuation is achieved by pressing on substantially any portion of the cover. In a second embodiment, a rocker configuration is implemented to actuate a record mode by pressing on one end of the cover and a play/listen mode by pressing on an opposite end. The device comprises a base, electrical components, a cover, and in some embodiments, a side wall.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a communicating means to communicate with external device providing content, a storage medium retaining the content capable of recording and reading the content, recording and reproducing means which record the content obtained by means of the communicating means in the storage medium and which read and reproduce the content recorded in the storage medium, a recording operation means to execute a recording operation, control means which judge the recording and reproducing process conditions when the recording operation means is operated, and if the content is reproduced, after stopping the reproduction, while if the content is not reproduced, immediately, control the content received by means of the communicating means so as to be recorded in the storage medium.

Abstract: A recording medium and a method and apparatus for managing data are provided. The method includes recording additional data in a data file separate from a file containing main data and recording navigation information that links the main data and the additional data. The additional data are segmented into a plurality of predetermined units, each of the predetermined units including time information indicating a presentation start time of the corresponding unit.

Abstract: A communication system including a first apparatus having a first storage medium, and a second apparatus for transmitting data to the first apparatus. The second apparatus has a second storage medium for storing management information of data to be transferred to the first storage medium, a communicator for communicating data with the first apparatus, an editor capable of editing the management information and a controller for making a control to transfer data stored in the second storage medium to the first storage medium by way of the communicator based on the management information edited by the editor.

Abstract: In a scratch effect control device for a digital audio signal playback apparatus, a control unit controls output of digital audio data recorded in a data recording medium and read by a data reading device in accordance with a first control signal representative of angular velocity and rotational direction of a first encoder disc and obtained from a first pick-up device, and a second control signal representative of angular velocity and rotational direction of a second encoder disc and obtained from a second pick-up device. The first encoder disc is mounted co-rotatably on an outer sleeve sleeved rotatably on an inner spindle and coupled co-axially to a lower platter member that is driven by a driving unit to rotate about an axis. The second encoder disc is mounted co-rotatably on the inner spindle which is coupled co-axially to an upper platter member that is superposed on the lower platter member.

Abstract: An intelligent MP3 error check detection method and apparatus. The claimed invention discloses an apparatus and method where all MP3 files are initially assumed to have compatible error checksums. A parameter W is initialized to zero. The parameter W is not constant and conceptually represents a state of the error check method. The destructive value of a first predefined constant is added to the parameter W each time the integrity of the data within the frame cannot be verified. The constructive value of a second predefined constant is subtracted from the parameter W each time the integrity of the data within the frame is successfully verified. If the value of the parameter W equals or exceeds a predefined threshold, the remainder of the MP3 file is decoded and played without error check protection.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ultraviolet-curable composition having satisfactory protective performance even in endurance testing at high temperature and high humidity in an optical recording medium having for its reflective film Ag or a metal and/or alloy having Ag for its main component, and an optical recording medium in which it is applied. A cured film of an ultraviolet-curable composition, for which the pH value of a 1 wt % methanol solution of said ultraviolet-curable composition is within the range of 4.5 to 6.8, is coated onto a reflective film in the form of a protective film.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides an event recording system that has an event-capture module, an editing module, and a media recording module. The event-capture module captures an event signal, such as an audio signal from a sound event, and transforms the signal into a primary event file that is accessible as it is being formed. The editing module is communicatively connected to the event capture module. It accesses and parses the primary event file into one or more digital track files that can be recorded onto a recording media. Likewise, the media recording module is communicatively linked to the editing module for receiving the one or more digital track files from the editing module. The media recording module has a plurality of media recorders for simultaneously recording the one or more digital track files onto a plurality of recording media. This allows a plurality of recording media, with the entire event recorded upon each media, to be available shortly after the event has ended.

Abstract: A moving picture recording/reproducing apparatus has a camera portion to take a moving picture, a compressor/expander which compresses and expands a video signal and an audio signal, a card slot which receives a memory card that records compressed video and audio data, and an LCD and a speaker which reproduces and outputs the video and audio data recorded in the memory card. This recording/reproducing apparatus has such a size that easily fits in a pocket of a jacket. The apparatus takes moving pictures and still pictures, and further records and reproduces video signals from an external apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated device for reading, which can integrate card reader with disk driver without changing the size of frame of prior disk driver, and can be installed where the prior disk driver is originally installed so that the card reader becomes a standard device for the computer. Therefore, practicability, functionality and value can be increased.

Abstract: A multi-jack detector for detecting states of a plurality of jacks. Each jack comprises a first switch having a first normally closed terminal and a first output terminal. The multi-jack detector comprises a plurality of bias resistors each coupled to one of the first output terminals, respectively; a control unit for determining the states of the plurality of jacks; wherein the first normally closed terminals are commonly coupled to a first node and the control unit determines the states of the plurality of jacks according to a voltage at the first node. Because the voltage at the first node is different for each state of the jacks, the detector can detects the states of the jacks using a single I/O pin.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for controlling a disc player. The disc player comprises at least one optical drive and a card reader. Image files output by the card reader are transferred to video signals and showed on TV screen for editing. Furthermore, the disclosed disc player has a function of time division multiplexing. When disc player is operating in a soundless operation mode and there is a music disc loaded in the optical drive, the disc player will play the music disc at the same time. In this way, the user can listen to the music by using a music disc loaded into the optical drive when the disc player is operated in the soundless operation mode.

Abstract: A portable audio system includes a compact disc drive and a control unit communicable through a communication interface. The control unit includes a user interface, a processing means, memory, and an audio output. The control unit is detachable from the compact disc drive, and is operable while disconnected from the compact disc drive. The processing means of the control unit is configured to read data from a compact disc within the compact disc drive. The processing means can encode the data into digitally formatted files, and store the files within the memory of the control unit while the control unit is connected to the compact disc drive. The processing means can read, encode, and store the data at a rate equal to or faster than the normal rate of play of the data. The processing means of the control unit can produce an audio signal representative of the data in one of the files stored within the memory regardless of whether the control unit is connected to the compact disc drive.

Abstract: An orientation inspector for LCD cell is utilized to inspect the LCD cell. The LCD cell includes two transparent substrates wherein the first transparent substrate is slightly bigger than the second transparent substrate and a step is formed on the first transparent substrate along the two side edges thereof. The orientation inspector for LCD cell comprises a main body connected to a hoister which can lower the main body to a predetermined position to stop the step at side edge of the LCD cell; a sensor disposed in the main body for detecting the step at side edge of the LCD cell below the main body, wherein when the body stops the step at side edge of the LCD cell and the sensor detects the step on the first transparent substrate, the sensor will confirm that the LCD cell is at correct orientation, and when the main body stops the side edge of the LCD cell and the sensor can not detect the step on the first transparent substrate, the sensor will confirm that the LCD cell is not at correct orientation.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides an event recording system that has an event-capture module, an editing module, and a media recording module. The event-capture module captures an event signal, such as an audio signal from a sound event, and transforms the signal into a primary event file that is accessible as it is being formed. The editing module is communicatively connected to the event capture module. It accesses and parses the primary event file into one or more digital track files that can be recorded onto a recording media. Likewise, the media recording module is communicatively linked to the editing module for receiving the one or more digital track files from the editing module. The media recording module has a plurality of media recorders for simultaneously recording the one or more digital track files onto a plurality of recording media. This allows a plurality of recording media, with the entire event recorded upon each media, to be available shortly after the event has ended.

Abstract: A digital memo recorder for a vehicle interior is disclosed. The digital memo recorder includes a digital audio recorder coupleable to an accessory unit of the vehicle interior. The digital audio recorder is configured to receive audible sounds from the vehicle interior. The digital memo recorder further includes a memory interface configured to receive a removable memory unit. The digital audio recorder is configured to digitize the audible sounds and to store the digitized data on the removable memory unit.

Abstract: The invention provides a file system which can record and/or record AV signals simply onto and/or from a disc in a home. The file system is incorporated in a recording and/or reproduction apparatus which uses a disc type recording medium, and records management information for management of a file of AV data to at least two locations of a logical volume.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides an event recording system that has an event-capture module, an editing module, and a media recording module. The event-capture module captures an event signal, such as an audio signal from a sound event, and transforms the signal into a primary event file that is accessible as it is being formed. The editing module is communicatively connected to the event capture module. It accesses and parses the primary event file into one or more digital track files that can be recorded onto a recording media. Likewise, the media recording module is communicatively linked to the editing module for receiving the one or more digital track files from the editing module. The media recording module has a plurality of media recorders for simultaneously recording the one or more digital track files onto a plurality of recording media. This allows a plurality of recording media, with the entire event recorded upon each media, to be available shortly after the event has ended.

Abstract: A trackable storage unit system comprising a plurality of stackable storage units, each storage unit having a computer chip containing data concerning the storage unit, a carrier for carrying a plurality of stacked storage units, the carrier having a first transceiver, electrical connections between the carrier and at least a first storage unit in the stack of storage units carried by the carrier and between adjacent storage units in the stack of storage units carried by the carrier, the electrical connections enabling the first transceiver on the carrier to transmit and receive data to and from the computer chips of the storage units in the stack of storage units; and a second remote transceiver for receiving and transmitting data to and from the first transceiver. The second remote transceiver transmits and receives data to and from the computer chips of the plurality of storage units via the first transceiver and the electrical connections to track the plurality of storage units.

Abstract: A universal cartridge magazine system and method are disclosed for storing cartridge systems. The cartridge magazine system comprising a pivoted member, a flag positioner and a sleeve designed to accept the cartridge system, the sleeve having a first side. The pivoted member has a leg and an arm, the leg having a slanted surface, wherein the pivoted member is designed to allow full insertion of the cartridge system in the sleeve if the cartridge system is inserted in a correct orientation, and wherein the pivoted member prevents full insertion of the cartridge system in the sleeve if the cartridge system is not in the correct orientation.

Abstract: When a recording medium is set in a slot of a CD-ROM drive, a DVD drive or a smart media drive, a system control section of a printing apparatus controls a display control section to cause a display panel to display selection items. When one of the selection items displayed on the display panel is selected by pushing, and a “PRINT” button is also pushed, the system control section acquires information on the selected item associated with the recording medium from a server apparatus and controls a print control section to execute a printing control.

Abstract: A hard disk system connected to a computer system through a network. The hard disk system includes a central processing unit (CPU) which is independent from a CPU of the computer system. The hard disk is configured so that the computer system can utilize the hard disk system in a similar manner as a hard disk rigidly attached to the computer system. However, since the hard disk system is not part of the computer system, it can be easily reconfigured for another computer system during an upgrade. Further, as the central processing unit of the hard drive system is independent from the computer system, the reconfiguration of the hard disk can be accomplished when the hard disk system is redesignated to another computer system.

Abstract: An electronic whiteboard system using an electronic whiteboard having a foam sensor for measuring the input data drawn onto the whiteboard writing surface. The electronic whiteboard system includes a communications interface that allows the electronic whiteboard to serve as a network appliance. In particular, the electronic whiteboard's interface includes at least a network interface capable of communicating the measured input data, and also audio data in some embodiments, directly via a network to a server or to a networked computer, in response to a request to access a stored electronic whiteboard meeting. In some embodiments, the server stores the input data associated with an electronic whiteboard meeting and in other embodiments the electronic whiteboard has sufficient memory to store the input data of a meeting.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a magnetic tape cartridge, in which a release pad can be assembled securely by a robot. A magnetic tape cartridge including: a reel around which a magnetic tape is wound; a cartridge case which houses the reel in a locked position; a release pad for releasing locking of the reel; and a cup-like hub of the reel in which the release pad is mounted, wherein a plurality of guide holes for allowing a plurality of lock release pins to penetrate therein, which extend from the lower surface of the release pad, are made in the periphery of a base plate of the cup-like hub, and a plurality of pairs of guide ribs, which are capable of guiding the plurality of lock release pins to the plurality of guide holes, stand inside the cup-like hub corresponding to the plurality of guide holes.

Abstract: On an optical disk medium according to the present invention, address information is recorded along a wobbling track groove 2. The track groove 2 is made up of a plurality of unit sections 22, 23. Each of these unit sections 22, 23 has side faces that are displaced periodically in a disk radial direction. This displacement oscillates at a single period in a tracking direction. However, the displacement pattern differs depending on “each bit of address information (subdivided information)” allocated to each of the unit sections 22, 23.

Abstract: Receiver_id[k] (each 16 bits) indicating the ID of a receiver for carrying out reception control and control_status[k] indicating whether reception of digital broadcast signals for redistribution by the receiver having the ID indicated by receiver_id[k] is allowed are set in private_data (680 bits) which is secured beforehand in a TSMF packet as an area which an enterprise for supplying digital broadcast signals for redistribution can arbitrarily use. In a reception device, the reception of digital broadcast signals is controlled on the basis of control_status corresponding to the ID thereof.

Abstract: An in-vehicle audio information reproduction control system with which the order of reproduction can be easily edited for music pieces which are stored onto a hard disk of the in-vehicle audio information reproducing apparatus. A music piece data managing apparatus is provided at a place which is away from the in-vehicle audio information reproducing apparatus and having an environment good for installation. Only the music piece reproducing order data edited by the managing apparatus is recorded onto a portable recording medium such as a memory stick or the like. By accessing the in-vehicle audio information reproducing apparatus by using the recording medium, a new reproduction address is allocated to the music piece data stored onto the hard disk in the in-vehicle audio information reproducing apparatus.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of reproducing stream data according to which the order of reading stream data such as sound data can be controlled. The sound data reproducing processing is implemented by the reading processing portion 200 and the output processing portion 210. The reading processing portion 200 sequentially reads the sound data stored in a CD/DVD 220 to the buffer 161 according to the branch definition file stored in the CD/DVD 220, while the output processing portion 210 sequentially transfers the sound data read out to the buffer 161 to the sound reproducing processor (SPU) 140.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of reproducing stream data according to which the synchronization between the reproduction of the stream data such as sound data and the operation of an application can be easily achieved.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides an event recording system that has an event-capture module, an editing module, and a media recording module. The event-capture module captures an event signal, such as an audio signal from a sound event, and transforms the signal into a primary event file that is accessible as it is being formed. The editing module is communicatively connected to the event capture module. It accesses and parses the primary event file into one or more digital track files that can be recorded onto a recording media. Likewise, the media recording module is communicatively linked to the editing module for receiving the one or more digital track files from the editing module. The media recording module has a plurality of media recorders for simultaneously recording the one or more digital track files onto a plurality of recording media. This allows a plurality of recording media, with the entire event recorded upon each media, to be available shortly after the event has ended.

Abstract: This application discloses a system for recording medical image data for production on a portable digital recording medium such as CDs and DVDs. This system includes a receiving module, a processing module and an output module, with viewing program for viewing medical image data stored on the portable digital recording medium. It also discloses a method of storing medical image data on a portable digital recording medium, including the steps of receiving the medical image data, processing the data and storing the data on the portable digital recording medium, with a viewing program for viewing medical image data stored on the portable digital recording medium.