U.S. patent application number 12/458980 was filed with the patent office on 2009-12-03 for methods and apparatuses for displaying content through a storage device.
This patent application is currently assigned to Sony Corporation. Invention is credited to David Farrage, Paul Feinberg, Ellen Glassman, Michelle Koza, Yumiko Takagi.
Application Number | 20090297116 12/458980 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 35060657 |
Filed Date | 2009-12-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090297116 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Glassman; Ellen ; et
al. |
December 3, 2009 |
Methods and apparatuses for displaying content through a storage
device
Abstract
In one embodiment, the methods and apparatuses store content on
a storage device; detach the storage device from a
recorder/playback device; and display the content on the storage
device.
Inventors: |
Glassman; Ellen; (Closter,
NJ) ; Farrage; David; (Cliffside Park, NJ) ;
Takagi; Yumiko; (Upper Saddle River, NJ) ; Koza;
Michelle; (San Francisco, CA) ; Feinberg; Paul;
(River Vale, NJ) |
Correspondence
Address: |
RADER FISHMAN & GRAUER PLLC
LION BUILDING, 1233 20TH STREET N.W., SUITE 501
WASHINGTON
DC
20036
US
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Assignee: |
Sony Corporation
Tokyo
NJ
Sony Electronics Inc.
Park Ridge
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Family ID: |
35060657 |
Appl. No.: |
12/458980 |
Filed: |
July 29, 2009 |
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10815016 |
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Current U.S.
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386/353 ;
386/362; 386/E5.003 |
Current CPC
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H04N 21/4184 20130101;
H04N 21/4135 20130101; H04N 5/775 20130101; H04N 21/4325 20130101;
H04N 5/907 20130101; H04N 5/765 20130101; H04N 21/41407
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Class at
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386/46 ;
386/E05.003 |
International
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H04N 5/91 20060101
H04N005/91 |
Claims
1. A method comprising: storing content on a portable memory
device, said content including image data captured using a
recorder/playback device; using a primary user interface on the
portable memory device to control the recorder/playback device
using a secondary user interface on the recorder/playback device to
control the recorder/playback device; and displaying the image data
on the portable memory device while the portable memory device is
detached from the recorder/playback device.
2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising connecting
the portable memory device to the recorder/playback device prior to
using the primary user interface on the portable memory device to
control the recorder/playback device.
3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising detaching
the portable memory device from the recorder/playback device prior
to using the secondary user interface on the recorder/playback
device to control the recorder/playback device.
4. The method according to claim 1 further comprising transmitting
the content from the recorder/playback device to the portable
memory device.
5. The method according to claim 1 further comprising selecting the
image for display on the portable memory device.
6. The method according to claim 1 further comprising selecting a
mode to display the image, wherein the mode includes displaying the
image as part of sequentially displaying multiple pieces of
content.
7. The method according to claim 1 further comprising selecting a
mode to display the image, wherein the mode includes displaying the
image as part of simultaneously displaying multiple pieces of
content.
8. The method according to claim 1 wherein the recorder/playback
device is one of a digital camera, a video camera, an audio
recorder/player, a computer, or a television.
9. A portable imaging system, comprising: a portable memory device
associated with a recorder/playback device; the portable memory
device comprising: interface means for connecting to and detaching
from a recorder/playback device; storage means for storing content
including an image captured using the recorder/playback device;
display means for displaying the image while the portable memory
system is detached from the recorder/playback device; and a first
user interface means on the portable memory device for controlling
the recorder/playback device, and the recorder/playback device
comprising: an image capture device; a secondary user interface
means on the recorder/playback device for controlling the
recorder/playback device.
10. The portable imaging system according to claim 9, wherein the
first user interface means controls the recorder/playback device
when the portable memory device is connected to the
recorder/playback device.
11. The portable imaging system according to claim 9, wherein the
second user interface means controls the recorder/playback device
when the portable memory device is detached from the
recorder/playback device.
12. The portable imaging system according to claim 9, wherein the
recorder/playback device is one of a digital camera, a video
camera, or an audio recorder/player.
13. The portable imaging system of claim 9, wherein said first user
interface means includes soft keys that are particular to the
recorder/playback device.
14. The portable imaging system of claim 9, wherein the interface
means comprises an attachment area, including a magnet for
attaching the portable memory device to the recorder/playback
device.
15. The portable imaging system of claim 9, wherein the interface
means connects to and detaches from the recorder/playback device
via a wireless connection.
16. A portable imaging device, the portable imaging device
comprising: a portable memory device associated with a
recorder/playback device; the portable memory device comprising: an
interface, which connects to and detaches from a recorder/playback
device; a memory, in operative communication with the interface,
which stores content including an image captured using the
recorder/playback device; and a display, in operative communication
with the memory, which displays the image while the portable memory
device is detached from the recorder/playback device; and a first
user interface means on the portable memory device for controlling
the recorder/playback device, and the recorder/playback device
comprising: an image capture device; a second user interface on the
recorder/playback device for controlling the recorder/playback
device.
17. The portable imaging device according to claim 16, wherein the
first user interface controls the recorder/playback device when the
portable memory device is connected to the recorder/playback
device.
18. The portable imaging device according to claim 16, wherein the
second user interface controls the recorder/playback device when
the portable memory device is detached from the recorder/playback
device.
19. The portable imaging system of claim 16, wherein said first
user interface includes soft keys that are particular to the
recorder/playback device.
20. The portable imaging system of claim 16, wherein the interface
comprises an attachment area, including a magnet for attaching the
portable memory device to the recorder/playback device.
21. The portable imaging system of claim 16, wherein the interface
connects to and detaches from the recorder/playback device via a
wireless connection.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a Continuation Application of the patent
application Ser. No. 10/815,016, filed Mar. 31, 2004, the entire
contents of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention relates generally to displaying
content and, more particularly, to displaying content through a
storage device.
[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0005] There are many types of portable storage device that are
utilized to store content such as photographs, graphics, audio
tracks, video footage, and text. These portable storage devices are
typically used in conjunction with recording and playback devices
such as video cameras, digital still image cameras, digital audio
recorders/players, computers, personal digital assistants, and the
like.
[0006] As technology improves, the storage capacity increases while
packaging size decreases along with costs. One of the benefits of
using portable storage devices is that these devices are configured
to be removable from the recorder/playback device. Compact flash,
Memory Stick.RTM., and DV tapes are a few examples of different
portable storage devices.
[0007] In use, multiple storage devices are utilized with each
recorder/playback device. The content within the storage devices
can also be shared among multiple users by distributing the
particular storage device.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] In one embodiment, the methods and apparatuses store content
on a storage device; detach the storage device from a
recorder/playback device; and display the content on the storage
device.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] These and other more detailed and specific features of the
present invention are more fully disclosed in the following
specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in
which:
[0010] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an environment within which
the methods and apparatuses for displaying content through a
storage device are implemented;
[0011] FIG. 2 is a simplified block diagram illustrating one
embodiment in which the methods and apparatuses for displaying
content through a storage device are implemented;
[0012] FIG. 3 is a simplified block diagram illustrating a system,
consistent with one embodiment of the methods and apparatuses for
displaying content through a storage device;
[0013] FIG. 4 is a simplified block diagram illustrating a system,
consistent with one embodiment of the methods and apparatuses for
displaying content through a storage device;
[0014] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram consistent with one embodiment of
the methods and apparatuses for displaying content through a
storage device;
[0015] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating one embodiment of a storage
device within the methods and apparatuses for displaying content
through a storage device; and
[0016] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating one embodiment of a storage
device within the methods and apparatuses for displaying content
through a storage device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0017] In the following description, for purposes of explanation,
numerous details are set forth, such as flowcharts and system
configurations, in order to provide an understanding of one or more
embodiments of the present invention. However, it is and will be
apparent to one skilled in the art that these specific details are
not required in order to practice the present invention.
[0018] The following detailed description of the methods and
apparatuses for displaying content through a storage device refers
to the accompanying drawings. The detailed description is not
intended to limit the methods and apparatuses for displaying
content through a storage device. Instead, the scope of the methods
and apparatuses for displaying content through a storage device are
defined by the appended claims and equivalents. Those skilled in
the art will recognize that many other implementations are
possible, consistent with the present invention.
[0019] References to "content" includes textual data, graphical
data, video footage, digital images, audio data, and the like.
[0020] In one embodiment, the methods and apparatuses for
displaying content through a storage device allows content stored
within the storage device to be displayed without using a dedicated
recorder/playback device such as a digital camera, video camera,
audio recorder, computer, television, and the like. In one
embodiment, the storage device is a removable from the
recorder/playback device. Further, the storage device is also
portable.
[0021] In one embodiment, by displaying content stored within the
storage device, the storage device is differentiated and
distinguished from among other storage devices based on the
displayed content. In this embodiment, the methods and apparatuses
for displaying content through a storage device is utilized as a
tool in identifying a particular storage device.
[0022] In another embodiment, the storage device entertains viewers
by displaying the stored content without using any additional
devices. In this embodiment, there are multiple modes that are
available to display the stored content such as displaying multiple
images in sequence similar to a slide show, displaying a single
image, and displaying multiple images simultaneously by splitting
the display screen into multiple sections.
[0023] In yet another embodiment, the storage device includes a
display screen that acts as an extension to a recorder/playback
device. For example, the storage device and the recorder/playback
device transmit information to each other. In one instance, the
recorder/playback device transmits content to the storage device to
be stored by the storage device. In another instance, the
recorder/playback device transmits functional information to the
storage device such that the display on the storage device acts as
a display that is an extension of the recorder/playback device.
[0024] In one embodiment, the storage device communicates with
another storage device. For example, a first storage device
transfers content to a second storage device. Then, the second
storage device displays the content transferred from the first
storage device.
[0025] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an environment within which
the methods and apparatuses for displaying content through a
storage device are implemented. The environment includes an
electronic device 110 (e.g., a computing platform configured to act
as a client device), a user interface 115, a network 120 (e.g., a
local area network, a home network, the Internet, a wireless
network), and a server 130 (e.g., a computing platform configured
to act as a server). In another embodiment, the electronic device
110 and the server 130 are directly connected with each other.
[0026] In one embodiment, the electronic device 110 is the storage
device, and the server 130 is the recorder/playback device.
[0027] In one embodiment, one or more user interface 115 components
are made integral with the electronic device 110 (e.g., keypad,
video display screen, input and output interfaces such as a display
and speakers in the same housing). In one embodiment, the user
utilizes interface 115 to access and control content and
applications stored in electronic device 110, server 130, or a
remote storage device (not shown) coupled via network 120.
[0028] In accordance with the invention, embodiments of displaying
content through a storage device below are executed by an
electronic processor in electronic device 110, in server 130, or by
processors in electronic device 110 and in server 130 acting
together. Server 130 is illustrated in FIG. 1 as being a single
computing platform, but in other instances are two or more
interconnected computing platforms that act as a server.
[0029] FIG. 2 is a simplified diagram illustrating an exemplary
architecture in which the methods and apparatuses for displaying
content through a storage device are implemented.
[0030] The exemplary architecture includes a plurality of
electronic devices 110, a server device 130, and a network 120
connecting electronic devices 110 to server 130 and each electronic
device 110 to each other. The plurality of electronic devices 110
are each configured to include a computer-readable medium 209, such
as random access memory, coupled to an electronic processor 208.
Processor 208 executes program instructions stored in the
computer-readable medium 209. In one embodiment, a unique user
operates each electronic device 110 via an interface 115 as
described with reference to FIG. 1.
[0031] The server device 130 includes a processor 211 coupled to a
computer-readable medium 212. In one embodiment, the server device
130 is coupled to one or more additional external or internal
devices, such as, without limitation, a secondary data storage
element, such as database 240.
[0032] In one embodiment, the plurality of client devices 110 and
the server 130 include instructions for a customized application
for displaying content through a storage device. In one embodiment,
the plurality of computer-readable media 209 and 212 contain, in
part, the customized application. Additionally, the plurality of
client devices 110 and the server 130 are configured to receive and
transmit electronic messages for use with the customized
application. Similarly, the network 120 is configured to transmit
electronic messages for use with the customized application.
[0033] One or more user applications are stored in media 209, in
media 212, or a single user application is stored in part in one
media 209 and in part in media 212. In one instance, a stored user
application, regardless of storage location, is made customizable
based on capturing and storing content related to an event as
determined using embodiments described below.
[0034] FIG. 3 is a simplified diagram illustrating an exemplary
architecture of the electronic device 110 in which the methods and
apparatuses for displaying content through a storage device are
implemented.
[0035] In one embodiment, the electronic device 110 is a portable
storage device having a display integrated within the portable
storage device.
[0036] In one embodiment, the electronic device 110 includes a
processor 310, a power supply 320, a user interface 330, content
interface 340, memory 350, and a display 360. In one embodiment,
the processor 310 communicates with the power supply 320, the user
interface 330, the content interface 340, the memory 350, and the
display 360.
[0037] In one embodiment, the power supply 320 supplies electrical
power to the electronic device 110. In one embodiment, the power
supply 320 is a rechargeable battery utilizing technologies such as
a lithium ion, lithium polymer and the like. In one embodiment, the
power supply 320 is recharged from outside the electronic device
110 through an electrical connection with the electronic device
110. In another embodiment, the power supply 320 also acts as a
port to connect to other devices. In yet another embodiment, the
power supply 320 is recharged by placing the electronic device 110
onto a charging matt which charges the power supply 320 through
electromagnetic waves.
[0038] In one embodiment, the processor 310 manages the resources
of the power supply 320 to conserve energy when the electronic
device 110 is not in use.
[0039] In one embodiment, the user interface 330 receives signals
from the user of the electronic device 110. For example, the user
interface 330 receives instructions on how the content within the
memory 350 is shown on the display 360. In one example, the user
selects the content that is shown by the display 360. In another
example, the user selects the manner in which the content is shown
on the display 360 such as a slide show of multiple images, a
static image, a sampling of a video stream, and the like.
[0040] In one embodiment, the user interface 330 includes a button
that allows the user to select options from a menu of choices. In
another embodiment, the user interface 330 includes a touch screen,
keys, a pointing device, and/or a microphone.
[0041] In one embodiment, the content interface 340 allows the
electronic device 110 to communicate with other devices such as the
server 130 and other electronic devices 110. In one embodiment, the
content interface 340 allows the exchange of content between the
electronic device 110 and the server 130 and other devices. In
another embodiment, the content interface 340 allows the exchange
of content between multiple electronic devices 110.
[0042] In one embodiment, the memory 350 stores data such as
content, profile information for the electronic device 110, profile
information for other devices, account information, and the like.
In one embodiment, the memory 350 includes writable solid-state
memory, magnetic media, RAM, and ROM.
[0043] In one embodiment, the display 360 provides information to
the user of the electronic device 110. In one embodiment, the
display 360 supplies visual information through a graphical display
such as liquid crystal display, an organic light emitting diode
display, and the like. In one embodiment, the graphical display
generates a color image. In another embodiment, the graphical
display generates a monochrome image. In yet another embodiment,
the graphical display generates an animated sequence of images.
[0044] In another embodiment, the display 360 supplies audio
information through a speaker. The display 360 presents the user
with the content.
[0045] FIG. 4 illustrates one embodiment of a storage device 400.
In one embodiment, the storage device 400 is embodied within the
electronic device 110. In yet another embodiment, the storage
device 400 is embodied within both the electronic device 110 and
the server 130.
[0046] In one embodiment, the storage device 400 includes a display
module 410, a content control module 420, a storage module 430, an
interface module 440, and a control module 450.
[0047] In one embodiment, the control module 450 communicates with
the display module 410, the content control module 420, the storage
module 430, and the interface module 440. In one embodiment, the
control module 450 coordinates tasks, requests, and communications
between the display module 410, the content control module 420, the
storage module 430, and the interface module 440.
[0048] In one embodiment, the display module 410 displays content
that is stored within the storage module 430. In one embodiment,
the display module 410 is a liquid crystal display, an organic LED
display, and the like.
[0049] In one embodiment, the content control module 420 organizes
the content stored within the storage module 430 to display on the
display module 410. In one embodiment, the content control module
420 copies the content for display on the display module 410 to a
separate location within the storage module 430. For example, if
multiple pieces of content are selected to be displayed, then those
pieces of content are copied into a designated area of the storage
module 430 to be shown on the display module 410.
[0050] In another embodiment, the content control module 420 links
to the content stored within the storage module 430 for displaying
on the display module 410. For example, if multiple pieces of
content are selected to be displayed, then the content control
module 420 initiates links to those pieces of content such that
those pieces of content can be identified and access to be shown on
the display module 410.
[0051] In one embodiment, the storage module 430 stores content
within the storage device 400. In one embodiment, the storage
module 430 includes an area designated to content that is shown on
the display module 410. In another embodiment, the storage module
430 includes a listing that identifies content that is shown on the
display module 410.
[0052] In one embodiment, the interface module 440 receives a
signal through an input device operated by the user of the storage
device 400. In one embodiment, the interface module receives
instructions from the user. For example, instructions include
turning on/off the display module 410, selecting content to be
displayed by the display module 410, and selecting a mode of
operation such as displaying a single image, displaying multiple
images simultaneously, and displaying a sequential slide show of
single images.
[0053] The storage device 400 in FIG. 4 is shown for exemplary
purposes and is merely one embodiment of the methods and
apparatuses for displaying content through a storage device.
Additional modules may be added to the system 400 without departing
from the scope of the methods and apparatuses for displaying
content through a storage device. Similarly, modules may be
combined or deleted without departing from the scope of the methods
and apparatuses for displaying content through a storage
device.
[0054] The flow diagram as depicted in FIG. 5 is one embodiment of
the methods and apparatuses for displaying content through a
storage device. The blocks within the flow diagrams can be
performed in a different sequence without departing from the spirit
of the methods and apparatuses for displaying content through a
storage device. Further, blocks can be deleted, added, or combined
without departing from the spirit of the methods and apparatuses
for displaying content through a storage device.
[0055] The flow diagram in FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary
application of the methods and apparatuses for displaying content
through a storage device. This exemplary application illustrates
utilizing the electronic device as a storage device that displays
content that is stored within the storage device via an integrated
display.
[0056] In Block 510, content is transferred to the storage device.
In one embodiment, the content includes textual data, graphical
data, video footage, digital images, audio data, and the like. In
one embodiment, the content is transmitted to the storage device
from a recorder/playback device such as a computer, digital camera,
video camera, audio player/recorder, and the like.
[0057] In one embodiment, the content is transmitted to the storage
device via a wireless connection, a wired connection, or a direct
device to device connection. For example, the wireless connection
includes WiFi protocol, Ultra Wideband protocol, ISM Band protocol,
cellular networks, and Bluetooth protocol. The wired connection
includes a USB connection, an Ethernet connection, and the
like.
[0058] In one embodiment, once the content is transmitted to the
storage device, the connection between the storage device and the
recorder/playback device is no longer needed. In another
embodiment, the connection between the storage device and the
recorder/playback device is utilized to allow the storage device to
display functional controls for the recorder/playback device. For
example, the storage device is configured to display soft keys that
are specific to the particular recorder/playback device. In one
embodiment, the use of the storage device to provide a display for
the recorder/playback device allows the recorder/playback device to
omit an attached display with the recorder/playback device.
[0059] In Block 520, content is selected for display on the storage
device. In one embodiment, a single piece of content (e.g. video
track, audio track, digital image) is selected for display on the
storage device. In an alternate embodiment, multiple pieces of
content are selected for display on the storage device. In one
embodiment, the content is selected through the user interface
330.
[0060] In Block 530, the mode of display is selected. In one
embodiment, single piece of content is displayed. In another
embodiment, multiple pieces of content are simultaneously displayed
by splitting the display among the multiple pieces of content. In
yet another embodiment, multiple pieces of content are serially
displayed in a slide-show manner.
[0061] In another embodiment, a multiple storage device display
mode is selected. In this embodiment, content is coordinated and
displayed on multiple storage devices. For example, the storage
device detects other storage devices within a predetermined
distance. Then, the selected content within each of the devices is
detected. In one instance, the selected content within each of the
devices is displayed on the corresponding storage device and
ordered according to play sequentially based on the time stamp of
the content. In another instance, the content is ordered based on
the subject matter of the content. In yet another instance, the
content is ordered based on the author of the content.
[0062] In Block 540, the selected content from the Block 520 is
displayed according to the mode selected in the Block 530. In one
embodiment, the content is displayed upon activation of the storage
device. In another embodiment, the content is continuously
displayed regardless of whether the storage device is turned on or
off.
[0063] FIG. 6 is an exemplary embodiment of a storage device 600 in
conjunction with a digital camera 610. The storage device 600 is
shown coupled to the digital camera 610. The storage device 600
includes a display 620, a button 630, and an attachment area 640.
In one embodiment, the display 620 is a liquid crystal display. In
another embodiment, the display 620 is an organic light emitting
diode display.
[0064] In one embodiment, the button 630 is utilized to operate the
storage device in functions such as selecting content to be
displayed and selecting the mode of display.
[0065] In one embodiment, the attachment area 640 is utilized to
physically attach the storage device 600 to the digital camera 610.
In one embodiment, the attachment area 640 is also utilized to
logically connect the storage device 600 to the digital camera 610
in order to transmit content. In another embodiment, the storage
device 600 and the digital camera 610 utilize a wireless
transmission means such as Bluetooth, WiFi, and cellular networks
to transmit content such that the storage device 600 and the
digital camera 610 do not need to be physically attached to each
other in order to communicate.
[0066] In another embodiment, the attachment area 640 is utilized
to physically attach the storage device 600 to another object. For
example the attachment area 640 is a magnet that is able to attach
the storage device 600 to a metal object such as a refrigerator. In
this example, the storage device 600 can be utilized as a digital
picture frame. In another example, even though the storage device
600 and the digital camera 610 utilize a wireless transmission
means to communicate, the attachment area 640 is utilized to
connect the storage device 600 to the digital camera 610.
[0067] In one embodiment, the display 620 is utilized to show
content that is stored within the storage device 600. For example,
selected content is shown on the display 620 to identify content on
the storage device 600. In another example, the display 620 shows
various content to entertain a viewer without needing to find
another playback device such as the digital camera 610 to view the
content stored on the storage device 600.
[0068] In another embodiment, the display 620 is utilized as an
extension of the digital camera 610. For example, the display 620
shows the functional aspects of operating the digital camera 610
such as displaying current views of the digital camera 610 and
displaying captured content.
[0069] FIG. 7 is an exemplary embodiment of a storage device 700 in
conjunction with a digital camera 710. The storage device 700 is
shown detached from the digital camera 710. The storage device 700
includes a display 720, a button 730, and an attachment area 740.
The display 720, the button 730, and the attachment area 740 are
similar to the display 620, the button 630, and the attachment area
640 as shown in FIG. 6.
[0070] In one embodiment, the digital camera 710 includes a camera
attachment 750 that is configured to couple with the attachment
area 740. In one embodiment, the digital camera 710 also includes a
camera display 760 which is utilized to display content within the
digital camera 710 and functions relating to the digital camera 710
when the digital camera 710 and the storage device 700 are no
longer connected.
[0071] The digital cameras 610 and 710 are shown for exemplary
purposes. In another embodiment, a different playback/recording
device is substituted for the digital cameras 610 and 710.
[0072] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the
invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and
description. The invention may be applied to a variety of other
applications.
[0073] They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the
invention to the precise embodiments disclosed, and naturally many
modifications and variations are possible in light of the above
teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to
explain the principles of the invention and its practical
application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best
utilize the invention and various embodiments with various
modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It
is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the
Claims appended hereto and their equivalents.
[0074] Thus embodiments of the present invention produce and
provide methods and apparatus for displaying content through a
storage device. Although the present invention has been described
in considerable detail with reference to certain embodiments
thereof, the invention may be variously embodied without departing
from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the following
claims should not be limited to the description of the embodiments
contained herein in any way.
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