U.S. patent application number 09/803172 was filed with the patent office on 2002-09-12 for m.e.c. (multi-media entertainment console).
Invention is credited to A. Pates, Dante?apos.
Application Number | 20020128071 09/803172 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 25185773 |
Filed Date | 2002-09-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20020128071 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Pates, Dante?apos; A. |
September 12, 2002 |
M.E.C. (Multi-media Entertainment Console)
Abstract
All over the world in economically advantaged and technology
advanced countries, the electronic communications revolution is
rising to greater and greater heights. What once was a mere
uprising that affect only a small number of people at certain
levels of these societies is now permeating every layer and
touching the lives of millions of people. For an example of this
impact, one need only look at the number of electronic devices in
the average home in the United States. There one that might find
two or more television sets, several radios, cassette tape players,
a CD player or two, at least one video cassette recorder,
telephones, and quite often, a personal computer connected to the
World Wide Web. M.E.C., or Multi-Media Entertainment Console, would
be designed to incorporate several electronic devices into one
multi-use mechanism. The M.E.C. would have ability of functioning
with all of the capacity of a personal computer. As well, the
M.E.C. would have the ability to play DVD's, CD's and video game
software. At this time, there are on the consumer market,
multi-media personal computers that allow the consumer to access
some of these devices but the M.E.C. would be a giant step in the
evolution of this type of equipment. The M.E.C. would be capable of
reading, or recognizing, a larger range of data through a unique
and innovative technology referred by me the inventor as an "open
acceptance program". This would allow decoding of data from various
media and subsequent loading of that data so that full access to it
would be permitted. The console unit through which this decoding
and reading would occur would be designed with a user friendly
control system and a pleasing physical appearance that would make
it compatible with all types of de'cor.
Inventors: |
Pates, Dante?apos; A.;
(South Bend, IN) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Dante' A. Pates
2822 W. Dunham St.
South Bend
IN
46619
US
|
Family ID: |
25185773 |
Appl. No.: |
09/803172 |
Filed: |
March 12, 2001 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
463/46 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63F 13/90 20140902;
G06F 1/16 20130101; A63F 2300/20 20130101; A63F 13/08 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
463/46 |
International
Class: |
A63F 009/24 |
Claims
I claim my invention, M.E.C. will:
1. Plays competitors video games and other forms of software Has
the functions of a fully operational computer Plays music Cds Plays
DVD movies It will contain its own library of software M.E.C. is
user friendly M.E.C. alleviates the need for multiple electronic
consoles, since M.E.C. provides complete entertainment capabilities
M.E.C. has capabilities that can be upgraded
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] Computer technology and forms of entertainment are always
changing at a rapid pace. For years now, major computer and
entertainment companies have tried to make the lives of consumers
better, by creating new experiences through technology. Technology
that is always suppose to be the very best in it's field of
efficiency, availability, quality, longevity, and economics. But
yet to have actually do so in many different genres.
[0002] For example, in the video game world, the most powerful
console is never what it's designed or introduced to be. As of
recently it seems that every company brings out new hardware every
two or three years. Consumers lose money by wasting it on
over-hyped products that they think are long lasting pieces of
equipment that will actually live up to it's expectations.
Companies are mostly concerned with the intention to make money,
and not the valued consumers that make them who they are. Another
example of this problem is the conversion from VCR'S {video
cassette recorders} to DVD {Digital Video Disk} Players. Lots of
consumers made the switch but, may not have been necessary. Some of
the films that were on VCR'S looked almost if not exact of the same
visual quality and audio quality of DVD'S. The solution to
resolving these types of problems is the very essence of M.E.C.
{Multi-Media Entertainment Console}. M.E.C. provides capabilities
that are user friendly to everyone. Giving consumers the chance to
actually get their monies worth. M.E.C. combines multiple
electronic capabilities in one mechanism. Watch a digital movie,
play a video game or music cd, or type out a report. A fully
operational computer, video game system, DVD player, and a music cd
player all in one powerful compact machine that you will never have
to replace or discard.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0003] M.E.C. is what every parent, or entertainment consumer has
dreamed of. It alleviates clutter, and expenses of multiple
electronic devices. M.E.C. is designed to recognize a wider variety
of software for the consumers' sake. It's a fully operational
computer, DVD player, music CD player, as well as a video game
console. But what makes M.E.C. special, and even better than any
other previous machine, is the "Open Acceptance Program". This
allows M.E.C. to use any competitors software as if it were
originally created for the console. Making it the ideal choice for
any consumer that spends hundreds of dollars on entertainment
hardware or software. No more buying of multiple video game
systems, no more tangled cords from multiple electronic devices, a
fully operational computer, music CD player and a DVD player all in
one. For economical reasons M.E.C. is clearly the best choice.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
[0004] 1. Power Switch--this is where the unit in turned on and
off.
[0005] 2. Indicator Light--this light comes on when the unit is
operating.
[0006] 3. Disk Drive--this where the software is inserted into the
machine.
[0007] 4. Eject Button--pushing this button ejects software.
[0008] 5. Control Ports--this is where you plug in the
controller(s).
[0009] 6. Controller--this plugs into the control ports, its used
for playing games and accessing options in the systems internal
menu. It consist of a directional pad an analog joystick for
movement in game playing, as well as eight action buttons, six on
the face and two on the top.
[0010] 7. Multi-media Entertainment Console--plays CD's, DVD,
Computer CD Roms and video game CD's. Contains the Open Acceptance
Program in the internal hardware of the unit.
[0011] 8. Printer Port--this is where you attach a printer. Used
for printing during computer operation.
[0012] 9. Keyboard Port--A keyboard attaches here for typing during
computer operation.
[0013] 10. Video/Audio Ports--this is where the unit connects to a
stereo, television, or VCR video/audio ports. By connecting here,
the unit will display a menu on the television screen.
[0014] 11. Channel Select--switch the unit to channels 3 or 4,
these are the channels that the unit will operate and appear on
screen.
[0015] 12. R/F Port--this is where the unit connects to cable
ready.
[0016] 13. Power Cord Port--this is where the units power cord
connects. Once connected, plug into a electrical outlet.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0017] M.E.C. (Multi-Media Entertainment Console), gets its name
due to the exact capabilities it has. It offers consumers a better
way to interact with multiple electronic devices by combining the
concepts of saving money, fun and enjoyment, alleviating cluttered
areas, and keeping the consumer in touch with a technologically
advanced world that keep changing. M.E.C. Is very different from
other machines. M.E.C. Is designed to last, unlike other machines
before its time. The heart and soul of the machine is the, "Open
Acceptance Program" and the convenience it gives the consumer. The
"Open Acceptance Program" allows access to all types of CD
software. This feature will let consumers use competitors software
from their gaming consoles and computers CD-Roms. M.E.C. Is an
improvement over other machines because you don't have to keep
upgrading to new consoles. Due to this M.E.C. exceeds the
limitations of other consoles. M.E.C. Is user friendly.
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