WO2010096079A1 - Système et procédé permettant de lire des fichiers multimédias enregistrés sur un dispositif multimédia portatif au moyen d'un dispositif connecté - Google Patents

Système et procédé permettant de lire des fichiers multimédias enregistrés sur un dispositif multimédia portatif au moyen d'un dispositif connecté Download PDF

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WO2010096079A1
WO2010096079A1 PCT/US2009/051008 US2009051008W WO2010096079A1 WO 2010096079 A1 WO2010096079 A1 WO 2010096079A1 US 2009051008 W US2009051008 W US 2009051008W WO 2010096079 A1 WO2010096079 A1 WO 2010096079A1
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    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B19/00—Driving, starting, stopping record carriers not specifically of filamentary or web form, or of supports therefor; Control thereof; Control of operating function ; Driving both disc and head
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  • Many portable media devices are intended to store and play media files, such as audio files, video files, digital still picture files, and the like. To facilitate the playing of media files, these devices often have audio features, video features, or both.
  • a conventional portable media device typically includes small speakers and a small video display.
  • the small size of the portable devices may make it desirable to view or listen to the media files on a larger device. For example, it may be difficult to effectively play media files for large groups of people on a portable media device. Accordingly, it may be desirable to connect the portable media device to a larger device, such as a conventional stereo or television, for the presentation of media files stored on the portable device.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a process flow diagram illustrating a method in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • Present embodiments relate to an electronic system that is configured to connect, either wirelessly or directly, with an interface device or docking station.
  • the interface device may be configured to connect to a portable media device such that media files stored on the portable media device may be presented through the electronic device, and the portable media device may be controlled from the electronic device.
  • a system in accordance with present embodiments may include an electronic device that may incorporate the interface device into the electronic device.
  • an electronic device e.g., a television
  • an interface device or docking station via an interface (e.g., a serial interface).
  • the interface device may be coupled with a signal input on the electronic device, such as an audio input, a video input, or both.
  • the interface device may be configured to couple with a portable media device, and facilitate communication between the portable media device and the electronic device.
  • the interface device is configured to facilitate control of the portable media device via the electronic device.
  • the interface device may enable control features of the electronic device to be utilized to play media files from the portable media device.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the electronic device 100 includes various subsystems represented as functional blocks in FIG. 1 .
  • the various functional blocks shown in FIG. 1 may include, for example, hardware elements (including circuitry), software elements (including computer code stored on a machine-readable medium) or a combination of both hardware and software elements.
  • the electronic device 100 may include a signal source input 102, which may include, for example, a cable input, an audio input, a video input, an S-video input, a composite video input, a digital video input, or combinations thereof.
  • a signal source input 102 may include, for example, a cable input, an audio input, a video input, an S-video input, a composite video input, a digital video input, or combinations thereof.
  • the signal source input 102 may be adapted to receive a signal that includes video signals and/or audio signals.
  • the signal source input 102 may be used to receive audio and/or video signals from a portable media device 104 for presentation or play by the electronic device 100.
  • the portable media player 104 includes a self-contained and portable electronic device configured to store and play digital media. Moreover, the portable media player 104 includes a device that is easily transported by a user and capable of independent use in a variety of environments, such as while traveling in a plane or while working out.
  • the portable media player 104 may include an audio, video, or multi-media player such as an iPod® commercially available from Apple, Inc., a Zune commercially available from Microsoft, a LYRATM commercially available from RCA, or the like.
  • the electronic device 100 may include a tuner subsystem 106 configured to isolate a particular audio and/or video signal from a broadcast signal received from an antenna 108.
  • input signals that are not received as part of a broadcast spectrum may bypass the tuner subsystem 106.
  • a media signal received directly from another device, such as a DVD player may not require tuning and, thus, may bypass the tuner subsystem 106.
  • the electronic device 100 may have an interface 1 10 that may include, for example, an RS-232 compliant serial port, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a wireless network connection, an Ethernet connection, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection, or any other suitable connection that allows the electronic device 100 to communicate with an external unit, such as a portable media device 104.
  • the interface 1 10 may be used for the transfer of command and control information between the electronic device 100 and a portable media device 104, including, for example, commands from the electronic device 100 to the portable media device 104, directory information from the portable media device 104 to the electronic device 100, and the like.
  • the electronic device 100 may include, for example, a media subsystem 1 12, including an audio subsystem 1 14, a display subsystem 1 16, or both.
  • the audio subsystem 1 14 may include, for example, an audio amplifier and one or more speakers connected to the audio amplifier and may be adapted to play audio files, including audio files associated with video files being displayed by the electronic device 100.
  • the display subsystem 1 16 may include, for example, a plasma display, liquid crystal (LCD) display, a liquid-crystal-on-silicon (LCOS) display, a digital light projection (DLP) display or any other suitable display type.
  • the display subsystem 1 16 may also include a lighting source (not shown) that is used to generate a visible image on the display.
  • An input device 1 18 may be used to enter user data into the electronic device 100.
  • the input device 1 18 may include buttons on the front panel of the electronic device 100, a keypad on the front of the electronic device 100, or the like.
  • the input device 1 18 may also include a remote receiver configured to receive signals 120 from a remote control 122.
  • the input device 1 18 and the media subsystem 1 12 together may be configured as a user interface for the entry of commands for the control of the electronic device 100, the portable media device 104, or both.
  • the user interface may be used to provide instructions for the electronic device 100 to play any portion of content stored on the portable media device 104 in a random or sequential fashion.
  • a processor 124 may be configured to control general operation of the electronic device 100, including interaction with the portable media device 104, such as playing audio or video signals transferred from the portable media device 104.
  • a memory 126 which may include read only memory (ROM) may be associated with the processor 124 to hold machine-readable computer code to instruct the processor 124 in controlling the operation of the electronic device 100, including interaction of the electronic device 100 with the portable media device 104.
  • the memory 126 may also include random access memory (RAM) to be used for storage of temporary information, including information acquired from the portable media device 104, such as, for example, file lists, play-lists, and the like.
  • the RAM portion of the memory 126 may include a nonvolatile memory, such as an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), a flash memory, or any other suitable nonvolatile memory, including a hard disk drive, a micro-disk drive, and the like.
  • EEPROM electrically erasable programmable read only memory
  • flash memory or any other suitable nonvolatile memory, including a hard disk drive, a micro-disk drive, and the like.
  • an interface device 128 may be connected between the portable media device 104 and the electronic device 100.
  • the interface device 128 may be connected to the electronic device 100 by a command cable 130 connected to the interface 1 10 of the electronic device 100.
  • the interface device 128 may be connected to a signal source input 102 of the electronic device 100 by a signal cable 132, which may include an audio and/or video cable.
  • the signal source input 102 may be configured to receive analog audio signals, analog video signals, digital audio signals, digital video signals, or any combinations thereof, from the interface device 128.
  • the interface device 128 may be a separate unit, as illustrated in Fig. 1 , or may be constructed into the electronic device 100. Since the control of the portable media device 104 is through the electronic device 100, the controls on the portable media device 104 do not need to be accessible during play. Accordingly, if the interface device 128 is constructed into the electronic device 100, it may be located under a compartment door or on the back of the electronic device 100.
  • connection between the electronic device 100 and the interface device 128 may include a cable, such as cables 130 and 132, physically connecting the interface device 128 to the electronic device 100.
  • the connection may be made using digital or analog radio signals.
  • a connection may be automatically established if an interface device 128 that includes a radio interface, (e.g., a wireless network transceiver, a Bluetooth transceiver, or the like) is placed in range of an electronic device 100 having an interface 1 10 that includes a similar transceiver.
  • a radio interface e.g., a wireless network transceiver, a Bluetooth transceiver, or the like
  • the interface device 128 may have a slot into which the portable media device 104 may be inserted. Upon insertion, gravity may hold contacts located on the portable media device 104 against contacts located on the interface device 128 to facilitate transfer of information, such as command signals 134 and media signals 136, between the interface device 128 and the portable media device 104.
  • the interface device 128 may contain plugs to allow cables to be connected between the interface device 128 and the portable media device 104. Since the contact location on any particular portable media device 104 may be specific to the manufacturer of that device, embodiments that allow cable connections to be made between the interface device 128 and the portable media device 104 may allow for the use of a larger variety of portable media devices.
  • the interface device 128 may have an integral microprocessor to translate signals 134 and 136 for communication between the portable media device 104 and the electronic device 100. However, in other embodiments, the interface device may not need a microprocessor to adapt the signals 134 and 136 for communication between the electronic device 100 and the portable media device 104. In embodiments in which no microprocessor is used, the interface device 128 may be simpler, thus reducing associated costs.
  • an electronic device 100 in accordance with present embodiments may be configured to allow a user to control a portable media device 104, access content stored on the portable media device 104, and play that content using appropriate subsystems of the electronic device 100. Details with respect to how content from a portable media device 104 may be accessed and played by an electronic device 100, in an embodiment, are explained below with reference to FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 2 is a process flow diagram illustrating a method 200 for accessing and playing content on a portable media device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the method 200 begins at block 202.
  • a determination is made as to whether an electronic device is connected to an interface device, such as a docking station. In embodiments which have an interface device integrated into an electronic device, this step may be disregarded.
  • the method 200 ends at block 206. Alternatively, if an interface device is connected to the electronic device, the method 200 proceeds to block 208. In block 208, the method 200 may determine if a portable media device is connected to the interface device.
  • the method 200 determines if a command has been received by the electronic device. For example, in an embodiment where the electronic device is a television, if the method 200 determines that a portable media device is connected to the interface device in block 208, the method 200 may automatically power on the portable media device and display a screen on the television listing the media files stored on the portable media device and other commands available. Alternatively, the user may use a menu listing available input devices to select the portable media device. In this embodiment, the portable media device may not be displayed on the menu unless it is connected.
  • the user may then use the remote control to scroll through the list of media files stored on the portable media player and highlight particular media files for play or highlight commands for implementation. Once the command is highlighted, the user may press a button, such as SELECT, to begin processing of the command by the method 200.
  • a button such as SELECT
  • the method 200 may then process the command in block 212.
  • the command may be appropriately formatted and sent to a portable media player via an interface device connected to a serial port.
  • Commands may include, for example, user commands to initiate the play of a media file or a group of media files from the portable media device on the electronic device.
  • Other commands may include, for example, the initiation of play of media files listed in a play-list on the portable media device.
  • Any number of other possible commands may be created for controlling the portable media device, including, for example, commands to build play-lists on the portable media device, commands to delete files from the portable media device, commands to record audio and/or video signals on the portable media device, and the like.
  • the process loops back to block 210 for the method 200 to determine if another command has been received. If a determination is made at block 210 that no command has been received, the method 200 proceeds from block 210 to block 214. At block 214, the method 200 determines if a portable media device is still connected to the interface device. If a portable media device is still connected, the process loops back to block 210 and the method 200 again determines if a command has been received.
  • the method 200 determines that a portable media device is no longer connected to the interface device, the method 200 proceeds from block 214 to block 216.
  • the method determines if an interface device is still connected to the electronic device 100. As for block 204, embodiments which have an interface device integrated into an electronic device may not use this step. If an interface device is still connected, the method 200 loops back to block 208 and the method determines if a portable media device is connected to the interface device. If not, the method 200 ends at block 206.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif électronique (100) qui comprend un sous-système multimédia (112) qui peut comprendre un sous-système audio (114), un sous-système d'affichage (116), ou les deux. Le sous-système multimédia (112) est conçu pour lire des fichiers multimédias, y compris des images fixes, des fichiers audio ou des fichiers vidéo, ou une combinaison de ceux-ci. De plus, le dispositif électronique (100) comprend une interface (110) configurée pour mettre le dispositif électronique (100) en communication avec un dispositif multimédia portatif (104). Le dispositif électronique (100) peut afficher des informations de répertoire pour le dispositif multimédia portatif (104) sur le sous-système d'affichage (116). Ce répertoire d'informations peut être utilisé pour contrôler la lecture des fichiers multimédia à partir du dispositif multimédia portatif (104) sur le sous-système multimédia (112) du dispositif électronique (100).
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