Abstract: According to one embodiment, a copying method including, deriving a first time requested by a process in a first transmission device that interrupts transmission to a copying destination device to transmit a copying object to the copying destination device, detecting a second transmission device that transmits the same copying object to the copying destination device during the process that interrupts transmission to the copying destination device following after interruption point and deriving second time in which the detected device transmits the copying object to the copying destination device, deriving third time in which the copying destination device is set in a non-reception state for the copying object.

Abstract: A terminal device, upon each receiving of an operation regarding a viewing of a content from a user, stores history information indicating the history thereof. Then upon receiving an instruction for writing a content onto an external recording medium, the terminal device creates preference information based on the history information having been collected therein. The terminal device then writes the content specified by the writing instruction and the created preference information onto the external recording medium.

Abstract: An image reproducing apparatus is an apparatus in which a BD player and a VC player are integral with each other. The image reproducing apparatus includes a panel switch unit for operating the BD player and the VC player, a mode set switch for selecting a BD reproduction mode or a VC reproduction mode, a sub microcomputer for controlling the operation of the BD player, and a VCP microcomputer for controlling the operation of the VC player. The sub microcomputer includes a DA converter which converts the digital signals into analog signals so as to transmit the converted analog signals to the VCP microcomputer when determined to be the VCP reproduction mode. The VCP microcomputer includes an AD converter which converts the analog signals transmitted from the DA converter into digital signals and a reproduction control unit which starts the operation of the VCP based on the converted digital signals.

Abstract: A portable video display system (PVDS) provides convenience of presenting video data to users in a variety of situations, such as while the users may be traveling. A PVDS can store video data through removable and/or installed memory, including a disc, and present the video through a video display, providing an autonomous video storage and display system that is portable such that users may experience video presentations conveniently under many circumstances. Common applications include use while a user is traveling, commuting, on vacation, and present in other places and situations where portable entertainment is desired. A PVDS may be used with headphones to increase privacy and minimize disturbance to others nearby while PVDS is in use. A PVDS may also have the ability to present other media data such as image data and/or audio data.

Abstract: A display apparatus and method of displaying an image, and a video signal processor and method of converting an input video signal into a displayable format compatible with the display, including an reproducing apparatus reading out data stored on a medium, a playback part converting the data read by the optical disk drive into a video signal compatible with the video signal processor, an interface transmitting and receiving data to and from an external device, e.g., a computer, and a switching part selectively enabling the reproducing apparatus to communicate with either the drive playback part or the external device. With this configuration, embodiments of the present invention provide a display apparatus, computer system, and methods, using a display apparatus to play back a medium, e.g., a DVD having multimedia functionality, without having to boot the computer system.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, video image and voice signals are transmitted to a plurality of electronic devices each having at least one of a video image display function and a voice reproducing function. Information indicating the fact that at least one of a video image and a voice has been set in a mute state is acquired from each of the electronic devices. Based on the information, a processing operation is applied to the video image and voice signals supplied to each of the electronic devices.

Abstract: Provided are a multimedia playing system and a method for playing multimedia using the system. The system includes a first multimedia player, a second multimedia player, and a user interface. The first multimedia player includes a first media controller controlling plays of a first video and a first audio in response to multimedia data received from an external device. The second multimedia player includes a second media controller operating independently of the first multimedia player and controlling plays of second video in response to the multimedia data. The user interface transmits synchronization information to the first and second media controller.

Abstract: A display device includes a housing, a liquid crystal panel member, numerous camera modules, a light emitting device and a processing unit. The housing defines a slot configured for allowing an display medium to enter the display device. The liquid crystal panel member is received in the housing. The camera modules are positioned in the reflective housing and each is configured for capturing a sub-images of a corresponding portion of the display medium. The light emitting device is configured for emitting light to the display medium. The processing unit is configured for obtaining an image of the display medium by synthesizing the sub-images of the corresponding portions of the display medium.

Abstract: A video recording system is provided in which reliability of information supplied from a video camera to control recording and the like is improved when video being obtained by a video camera is recorded in one or more VTRs. In the video recording system, the video camera multiplexes: control information to control the VTR in accordance with an operational status of an operation unit of the video camera and a video signal from an imaging unit of the video camera, and transmits the result to the VTR as a transmission serial digital signal. The VTR separates the video signal and the control information from the serial digital signal and controls a video recording system of the VTR based on the control information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for accomplishing a requested operation selectively based upon features of other equipment between equippments connected through a digital interface such as the IEEE 1394.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for accomplishing a requested operation selectively based upon features of other equipment between equippments connected through a digital interface such as the IEEE 1394.