Audio-visual inventory and play-back control system
US5475835A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S345/902
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved audio-visual computer-based home entertainment media inventory and control system is disclosed comprising a computer with associated software, for controlling any combination or number of video tape record-playback units, audio tape record-playback units, video disc record or playback units, CD audio record or playback units, and the like, said system includes a touch-screen color video display for displaying computer or TV format graphics, inventory lists, and operational touch screen menus for ease of operator use in inventorying and accessing audio-visual recordings. This system includes hardware and software facilities for accessing electronic mail sources of media content information, graphics data and broadcast air time guides.
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