WO2003008060A9 - Systeme et procede de divertissement sur un reseau de communications - Google Patents
Systeme et procede de divertissement sur un reseau de communicationsInfo
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- the present invention relates to personal electronic computing and entertainment devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system and method for integrating computing, communications, networking, and/or other media devices.
- portable electronics devices have decreased products so much that it is possible for more people to own more of these desirable devices.
- laptop computers remain relatively high cost items
- devices such as handheld computers, compact disc (CD) players, cassette players, downloadable media players, DVD players, digital cameras, game players, and similar devices have become inexpensive enough for most people to own some or all of these.
- these personal electronics devices are not only less expensive, but their functionality has reached a point where they can replace many conventional non-portable devices. This makes it possible for an owner of such a device to own only a portable version of such a device rather than own a portable device and non-portable device.
- a portable CD player can generate audio source signals having comparable fidelity to that of much heavier and larger component stereo CD player.
- a portable CD player can be connected to a stereo system or a set of speakers, the owner of the portable CD player could replace and displace the component stereo CD player altogether.
- MP3 Players downloadable media players
- a CD can be removed from a portable CD player and be placed into a component stereo system, some MP3 players do not use removable media storage.
- the MP3 player would have to be connected to an external device to access its content.
- some of these portable devices need to be coupled with a larger device to fully realize their functionality.
- Digital cameras typically must be connected by cables to a personal computer, or must use removable media which must be transferred to a personal computer in order to view the captured images on other than on the small screen on the camera.
- a personal computer is needed to view the images on a large screen, route them to a printer, or transmit them over a network.
- most downloadable media players must be connected with a personal computer to download content to the player, hi addition, many handheld computers must be synchronized with a personal computer to backup their content, to install software, or to provide Internet access to access data needed for handheld applications. Thus, owning the handheld computer does not eliminate the need for a larger computing device.
- the present invention combines commonly used personal electronics devices to eliminate redundancy between those devices, to reduce cost and size, and/or to ease interconnectivity by eliminating the need for intermediate connection devices.
- Different embodiments of the present invention combine different devices and, therefore, different features.
- One variation of the present invention combines a media player, such as a downloadable media player, a CD player, cassette player, or a DVD player, as well as a handheld computer, and possibly other devices such as a digital camera in a single unit, the resulting portable device coupling directly to a network station without any cradle or port wires allows the portable device or a plurality of portable devices to transduce media signals through speakers based in that network station.
- the network station also provides a conduit for the portable device to access a network, such as the Internet to receive and send network data.
- a large display screen on the network station allows content from the network or from the portable device or devices to be comfortably viewed by a user.
- a variation of the present invention combines a handheld computer and a digital camera.
- a screen display which supports the visual output functions of the handheld computer can double as a viewing screen for the digital camera, as memory and/or storage of the handheld computer can be used to support the memory and storage needs of the digital camera system.
- This variation of the present invention can work with a network station for the portable device to access a network, such as the Internet to receive and send network data.
- a display screen on the portable device, through which digital photographs and handheld computer functions are accessed and monitored, when coupled to the network station allows visual content received from the network to be viewed by a user.
- Other functional units also could be added to this device, such as a music player, a cellular telephone, a game player, or a pager.
- a screen display which controls the handheld computer can double as a viewing screen for the digital camera, as memory and/or storage of the handheld computer can be used to support the memory and storage needs of the digital camera system.
- This variation of the present invention can work with a network station to allow the portable device to transduce media signals through speakers based in that network station, as well as to provide a conduit for the portable device to access a network, such as the Internet to receive and send network data.
- a display screen on the portable device, through which media player and handheld computer functions are accessed and monitored, when coupled to the network station allows visual content received from the network to be viewed by a user.
- Other functional units also could be added to this device, such as a CD player, game player, music player, or pager.
- the user could use the display of the network station as his/her medium for interaction.
- a network station having a display, at least one transducer to allow a user to see and/or hear media content from an internal media player, and a radio frequency identification (RFLO) sensing device which reacts to RFID tags carried by users of the network station.
- the network station also provides a conduit to access a network, such as the Internet to receive and send network data which can be stored or accessed by the user through the display and the transducer.
- the RFID sensing device upon detecting and authenticating an authorized RFID tag in the vicinity, can direct the network station to generate media content or access network content according to information profiles about the user referenced to as "user preferences," associated with the RFID tag stored by the network station, as well as the portable device.
- the network station depending on preferences associated with the RFID tag holder, could launch a browser and retrieve the RFID tag holder's e-mail to that device.
- a network station having a removable display and at least one transducer to allow a user to see and/or hear media content from an internal media player.
- the network station also provides a conduit to access a network, such as the Internet to receive and send network data which can be stored or accessed by the user through the display and the transducer.
- the removable display screen is equipped with storage and logic devices so that it can be removed from the network station and used as a handheld computer or similar hardware device.
- Another variation of the present invention is a portable device combining a media player, such as a downloadable media player, a CD player, a game player, a phone, or a DVD player, and a handheld computer in a single unit, along with a network interface that allows the portable device to access a network, such as the Internet or phone network, to receive and send network data.
- a display screen on the portable device through which media player and handheld computer functions are accessed and monitored.
- Another variation of the present invention is a portable electronics device having an indentation on a surface, or extension to the surface, on a side away from controls or display devices to receive at least one finger or thumb of the user to enable the user to more easily and securely hold onto the device.
- Figure 1A is a front view of one embodiment in which a portable device features a media player and a handheld computer.
- Figure IB is a front view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1 A with the portable device docked with a network station.
- Figure 1C is a block diagram of the components of the embodiment shown in Figure IB in which the portable device is removably coupled with the network station.
- Figure 2A is a front view of one embodiment of the present invention in which a portable device features a handheld computer and digital camera functions.
- Figure 2B is a side view of one embodiment of the present invention in which a portable device features a handheld computer and digital camera functions.
- FIG. 3 is a front view of one embodiment having at least one portable device docked with a network station, and radio frequency identification (RFID) sensing and tag devices to control generation of content based on user preferences, and desired interactions associated with the RFLD tag holder.
- RFID radio frequency identification
- Figure 4A is a front view of one embodiment in which a network station features a removable display capable of acting as a handheld computer.
- Figure 4B is a front view of the removable display of the embodiment shown in Figure 4A.
- Figure 5 is a front view of one embodiment in which a portable device features a media player, a handheld computer, a digital camera, and a network interface.
- Figure 6A is an underside view of one embodiment in which a portable device features an indentation to enable a user to better hold the device.
- Figure 6B is a side view of the embodiment shown in Figure 6 A in which a portable device features an indentation to enable a user to better hold onto the device.
- Figure 7A is an underside view of one embodiment in which a portable device features an extension from the surface to enable a user to better hold the device.
- Figure 7B is a side view of the embodiment shown in Figure 7A in which a portable device features a finger extension to enable a user to better hold onto the device.
- Figure 7C is a side view of the embodiment shown in Figure 7A with a user's finger engaging the extension to better hold onto the device DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
- Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward integrating the functions of personal electronics devices to provide cost-effective, compact, multi-function portable devices, which can be, but do not necessarily need to be, coupled with a base station to provide enhanced functions. Embodiments of the present invention are also directed toward cost-effective, compact, multi-function devices for a home or office.
- One skilled in the art will understand, however, that the present invention may be practiced without several of the details described in the following description.
- the figures related to the various embodiments are not to be interpreted as conveying any specific or relative physical dimensions, and that specific or relative physical dimensions, if stated, are not to be considered limiting unless the claims expressly state otherwise. Further, illustrations of the various embodiments when presented by way of illustrative examples are intended only to further illustrate certain details of the various embodiments, and shall not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the invention.
- a first embodiment of the present invention combines a media player, such as a downloadable media player, a CD player, or a DVD player, and a handheld computer in a single portable unit.
- Figure 1A shows one embodiment of the portable device 100 which features a combination CD player and handheld computer.
- the portable device 100 could be designed with the familiar hinged clamshell shape commonly used in portable CD players which receives a media disc, such as a CD, onto a spindle on which the media disc can be rotated and read (not shown) or rotated to insert or take out the media as a CD.
- the portable device 100 prominently features a display 104 and a plurality of function control buttons 108.
- the portable device 100 also features an output jack (not shown) to connect headphones or a similar device as media players typically do, and a network station interface (not shown) whose function will be explained below.
- both known CD players and handheld computers have display screens to allow users to monitor or control the operation of such devices.
- these displays typically are alphanumeric-only displays which convey information about the disc being played, such as the track number, elapsed time per track, total playing time per disc, etc.
- a CD player display also may include icons to indicate whether the CD player is playing a CD, paused, stopped, low on power, programmed to repeat tracks, and other familiar signals.
- a handheld computer typically has an all points addressable display which is software addressable to display text, images, icons, and other symbols familiar to users of personal or handheld computers.
- Typical handheld computer displays also are touch-sensitive to allow actuation of application specific functions, to mark text, and other functions winch one might activate by dragging and clicking a mouse with a portable or desktop computer or using a keyboard.
- One aspect of this embodiment of the present invention is providing an integrated display 104.
- a display capable of supporting functions of a handheld computer can provide the simpler functions of a typical CD player's display, or that of a digital camera or a cellular telephone, for example.
- the display can show information about the CD playing at 112, including track information, time information, and playing mode, for example, while at the same time showing information from a handheld computer application, such as schedule information at 116 or more simultaneous display function capabilities.
- the CD information 112 could include graphic icons of the artist, song, album cover, band logo, or other information rather than numeric information only, and can provide to the user visual content, such as a video or animation as past of or in addition to particular song or album.
- the CD information 112 could be hidden or moved to allow more space for handheld computer information 116 to be shown through software controls activated by function control buttons 108 or by touching active portions of the touch sensitive display 104 with a stylus or other suitable pointing device.
- a conventional stylus is not required, for the sake of simplicity, the term stylus shall be used to refer to whatever device, such as a pen cap, a finger nail, a paper clip, etc., is used to activate the touch sensitive functions of the display.
- the CD information 112 and schedule information 116 could both continue to be supported simultaneously, and scroll keys 120, long familiar to handheld computer users, could be used to reveal more content from a desired application such as the schedule application.
- scroll keys 120 long familiar to handheld computer users, could be used to reveal more content from a desired application such as the schedule application.
- touch sensitive active areas on the display 104 such as the downward scroll icon 124 indicated could be actuated with a stylus to reveal more content, or even voice-activated scrolling and selections by the user.
- the function control buttons 108 can be programmed as application specific.
- the function control buttons 108 could be used to control the functions of the CD player, and could trigger functions such as play, skip forward, pause, etc.
- these same function control buttons 108 might, in the context of the example of the scheduling application, trigger entry of a new appointment, to turn off an alarm, or another function.
- these buttons might initiate other applications, such as to-do list managers, address/phone book directories, etc., while active application functions are activated solely through touch-screen initiated commands. By contrast, all such selections can be facilitated by voice commands to control all or functions of the device.
- Figure IB shows the portable device 100 docked with a network station 130 that has the ability to interact with the portable device 100, adding and enhancing the functions of the portable device.
- the network station 130 features a large display 132, one or more portable device interfaces (not shown), a network interface (not shown), speakers 134, and function control buttons 138.
- the portable device 100 interfaces communicably couples with network station interfaces (not shown) so that the devices 100 and 130 can function cooperatively.
- the portable device 100 can connect with the network stations' data storage, and/or a network such as the Internet through the network interface (not shown) of the base station 130.
- the network station 130 also provides docking stations for other portable devices, such as a digital camera 150, a radio or Internet radio 154, and a cassette player 158. Additional media or portable devices interfaces (not shown) can be made available for these devices.
- the digital camera 150 when coupled to the network station 130 through a portable device interface could be configured for automatic or manual downloading of photographs to storage devices in the network station 130. These photographs could then be viewed on the large display 132 of the network station.
- an Internet radio 154 coupled with a portable device interface in the network station could add Internet radio function to the network station 130, as well as in a standalone, detached mode. It is also possible, along the lines of the portable device 100, that a device such as a cassette player 158 could be coupled with a handheld computer, and take advantage of the capabilities of the network station 130 in the same way as the handheld computer portion of the portable device 100.
- a user or group of users may have one network station 130 and a plurality of personal devices 100.
- each member of a family could have his or her own portable device 100, but share the network interface, storage, and other resources of the network station 130.
- a user can control the system's resources by using the function control buttons 138 on the network station 130.
- the user can also control system functions through touch-sensitive capabilities of the display 132.
- a keyboard (not shown) also could be added.
- the user could check e-mail, initiate media downloads, browse the World Wide Web, or similar functions on the display 132 which, when docked with the network station, serves as the display for the entire system, or could utilize the larger display comprised of the network station 130 to facilitate its interaction. It will be appreciated, therefore, that this display 104 not only serves multiple purposes for the portable device 100 in allowing the user to monitor both CD player and handheld computer functions, but can also serve as display when the portable device 100 and network device are fully integrated.
- Figure IB also shows the network station being equipped with speakers 134.
- the speakers 134 which can be driven by an amplification system (not shown) for greater volume than would be desired in a traditional, personal mode provided by the portable device. Accordingly, sound content from a CD, from the Internet, or other media can be experienced room-wide.
- These speakers 134 in the network station 130 therefore allow the combination of the portable device 100 and the network station 130 to serve as a table-top stereo system, allowing a user to have both a portable stereo and a home or office stereo in this one cooperative device.
- the portable device 100 could include a DVD player, a downloadable media device, a wireless or wired phone, or other portable devices.
- the video content provided by the DVD player could be shown on the display 104 of the portable device 100 when it is used as such, or as part of the integrated device with the network station 130, on the full size display 132, using the speakers 134 to provide sound output to potentially multiple viewers.
- the media player in the portable device also could play compressed MP3 or other music format disks, or the media player could be a downloadable media player with interchangeable memory devices.
- the portable device 100 could include a cellular or wired telephone activated through the function control buttons 108 or touch-sensitive icons on the portable device display 104, or by voice activation, commands, and selections.
- the network station 130 can provide other functions.
- the network station 130 can include storage for handheld computer applications or Internet applications, and all other portable devices. If the portable device 100 includes a cellular telephone, the speakers 134 of the network station 130 could allow the cellular phone to be used as a speaker phone.
- the network station 130 can provide a power source for the portable device 100 to support the docked use of the portable device 100 and/or to recharge batteries of the portable device. Many variations to exploit the embodiment of the disclosed invention's integration of function are possible.
- the personal digital assistant-type computer integrated with a media player and a network station 130 could be embodied in other useful, shapes, designs, configurations and forms.
- a network station 130 with display 132, network access, and one or more media players, ranging from a CD player to a television receiver coupled with the display 132 and speakers 134 helpfully integrates the function of those devices into a single package even if the individual devices are not removable.
- This combination allows for accessing a network for visual or audio content, and high fidelity audio content can be appreciated through the audio subsystem 164 ( Figure 1C) and speakers 134.
- the media player uses CDs, DVDs, or downloadable media that can be loaded onto memory modules, the network station 130 can generate audio without actually being connected to a network.
- FIG. 1C shows a block diagram of the functional components of the portable device 100 and the network station 130.
- the portable device 100 incorporates what is termed as a computer subsystem 140 which incorporates the handheld computer functions described and provides control logic and storage for the media player 144.
- the computer subsystem 140 comprises a processor, memory, a power supply, and other devices which are typical in small computing systems.
- the computer system 140, and, thereby, the media player 144, is coupled to the display 104 and the function control buttons 108.
- the computer subsystem 140 reacts to the user's input through the function control buttons 108 and through the touch sensitive aspect of the display 104 or voice commands and controls content delivered to the display 104, controls the functions of the media player 144, and controls the routing of information between the portable device 100 and the network station through the network station interface 152.
- the media player 144 provides an output signal to an audio jack 148 and volume control on the portable device 100 to allow personal audio access, and that output is also supplied to the network station interface 152.
- the network station interface 152 of the portable device 100 and the portable device interface 156 of the network station 130 couple to allow the integrated, cooperative functioning of the portable device 100 and the network station 130.
- the physical embodiment of the network station interface 152 and the portable device interface 156 preferably would comprise a multiple pin-in-socket arrangement, or springed tab to flat contact connectors, or a similar arrangement to allow for easy, snap-in or slide-in coupling of the portable device 100 to the network station 130.
- Multiple portable device interfaces 156 with similar couplings could be used to connect the other detachable devices 150, 154, and 158 ( Figure IB).
- the network station 130 relays video content to the display 158 and audio output to the audio subsystem 164, to which the speakers 134 are connected for audio output.
- the portable device interface 156 also couples the portable device to the network interface 160, which allows the computer subsystem 140 to access a network 172 such as the Internet or another network. If storage 168 for the computer subsystem 140 is included in the network station 130, the computer subsystem 140 would access the storage through the portable device interface as well.
- Power is supplied to the computer subsystem 140 in the portable device 100 via the portable device interface 156 as well as to devices in the network station by a power supply 176.
- a user can control the system through control buttons 162, or through a keyboard (not shown) that can be added to the system.
- redundant control logic could be added to the network station so that it could operate without the portable device 100 being attached. As long as the network interface 160 is available, the network station 130 could still be used to access content from the network 172, as well as whatever media devices may remain coupled with the network station 130 even when the portable device 100 is removed.
- a handheld computer is combined with a digital camera in a single portable device 200 shown in Figures 2A and 2B.
- a media player (not shown) or cellular phone (not shown) and other devices also could be integrated.
- a screen display 204 supporting the visual output functions of the handheld computer and player device can double as a viewing screen for the digital camera.
- the portable device 200 also features function control buttons 208, or voice activation, and a lens 212 for the digital camera. It will be appreciated that digital images can be downloaded to and viewed on the all points addressable display of the display, particularly when the handheld computer has a color display. Accordingly, the display 204 can be used to show images captured by the digital camera through its lens 212.
- Figure 2B shows a rear or side view of the portable device 200.
- the display 204 is hingably mounted on the body of the portable device so that it can be turned to various convenient viewing angles to support the use of the digital camera mode or while the user is in personal digital assistant mode.
- the display 204 can be directed perpendicular to the axis of the lens 212, or at an angle thereto for comfort or to avoid glare.
- Such a hingably mounted display 204 can be turned on, in this view, along its vertical axis, and twisted about its horizontal axis to allow for optimal flexibility of use.
- the lens 212 as is known in the art, also can be hingably or swivably mounted for optimum flexibility of use.
- the capture of the digital images can be actuated by the function control buttons 208, through touch sensitive activation through the display 204 by a dedicated "shutter" not shown, or voice activation.
- Other functions such as camera mode, resolution, and other familiar operations can be controlled on the full-screen through the computer subsystem of the handheld computer portion of the device.
- the portable device 200 can operate in concert with a network station as shown in Figure IC.
- a network station can be crafted to omit the speakers 134 (Figure IC) or a media player could be added to the combination of the handheld computer, player, and digital camera in the portable device 200 which can drive speakers 134 ( Figure IC) of the network station. Absent a media player, however, considering Figure IC, docking the portable device with the network station would allow for easy transmission of music, content, data, and digital images over the Internet or storage of such types of content to a storage device 168 ( Figure IC) in the network station.
- the network station 130 could allow the portable device 200 to retrieve images from storage so that they could be shown on the display 204 of the portable device 200 when it is docked in the network station 130 ( Figure IC) or in a portable viewer mode.
- a power supply 176 in the network station could be used to power or recharge the portable device 200 as well.
- FIG. 3 shows a personal device 300 docked and integrated with a network station 330.
- the network station 330 has a display screen 332, function control buttons 338, and a network station interface (not shown).
- the network station 330 also has one or more a portable device interfaces (not shown) for supporting a detachable digital camera 350, a radio or hitemet radio 354, and a cassette player 358, speakers 334, and various forms of data storage (not shown), hi addition, the network station 330 is equipped with a telemetry transceiver (not shown). In the embodiment shown in Figure 3, RF is used, and the network station 330 is equipped with an RF transceiver (not shown) joined with an RF antenna 340.
- the system shown also comprises at least one RFID tag 360, which, for example, might come with a key ring 364 so that a user can carry the RFID tag 360 with his keys 368, and not have to carry an additional item to take advantage of the functions afforded.
- the RFID tag could be worn as a charm on a necklace or bracelet, carried in a wallet or purse, or carried by a user in another way.
- the operation of the system in the embodiment shown in Figure 3 is the same as the system described in Figures 1A, IB, and IC, but with added function provided by the telemetry.
- the RF transceiver sends a polling signal through its antenna 340. If an RFID tag 360 known to the system is within proximity, the RF transceiver receives a responsive signal. The system is able to respond to the presence of the RFID tag 360 to provide user preferences to the user, the content being preprogrammed to match the user's preferences.
- the network station 330 could connect with the network, access that information, and display the information on the display screen 332 or audibly read the information without any direct user interactions. If there is a certain type of music the user likes which the network station has stored in its storage devices or can access over the Internet, that too can be provided to the user. Therefore, merely by the RFID tag 360 entering the proximity of the network station 330 or remote interface to the network station, the user can be provided with desired information or media automatically. Certainly, the system can be programmed to respond to different RFID tags 360 with different content geared to the tastes of the person carrying each RFID tag 360.
- the removable device 400 is basically the display of the system.
- the removable device operates as a handheld, touch-sensitive, keyboard-operated, mouse-operated, or voice controlled computer when undocked from the network station 430 as shown in Figure 4B.
- the integrated system of the removable device 400 and the network station 430 shown in Figure 4 A supports all the functionality as the system shown in Figure IB.
- the removable device 400 which features a network station interface (not shown) functions separately as a handheld computer, which can access network content when docked with the network station 430.
- the removable device 400 is just a display, all localized control is implemented by touch sensitive icons on the display itself and function control buttons 450. Coupling the removable device with the network station 430 allows for the handheld device to serve as a clock, media display, etc., while docked with the network station 430.
- FIG. 5 shows an additional embodiment of the present invention.
- the portable device 500 is a combined media player, digital camera, and handheld computer, comparable to that of the portable device shown in Figure 1 A.
- This portable device 500 offers the same functions and controls, having a display 504 capable of showing media player information 512 and handheld computer information 516, function control buttons 508, and scroll buttons 520.
- a camera lens 530 disposed on the opposite face of the device from the display 504 for ease of composition on the display 504.
- a difference in this embodiment is that, built into the portable device is a network interface port 550 which allows the portable device 500 to couple with a network (not shown). Accordingly, by moving this function into the portable device 500, a network station is not needed.
- the portable device can access network content which can be viewed on the display or heard through an added listening device (not shown).
- a modem (not shown) could be incorporated into the portable device to allow a user to access network content wherever she has a wired connection or an operable wireless connection to a network.
- Figures 6A and 6B show a further embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 6A shows the back of a portable device 600 which is comparable to those shown in Figures 1 A, 2 A and 2B, and 5.
- an indentation 650 is included in the casing of the portable device 600. As shown in Figure 6B, this indentation allows a user 680 to insert the pointer finger 670 of his or her hand to get a better grip on the portable device 600.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B show a further embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 7A shows the back of a portable device 700 which is comparable to those shown in Figures 1A, 2A and 2B, and 5.
- a flexible finger extension 750 is attached by its broad case to the casing of the portable device 700.
- This extension 750 allows a user 780 to insert one or more fingers 770 of his or her hand to get a better grip on the portable device 700.
- the extension 770 is mounted perpendicular to the casing.
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