Videocassette device with digital storage and videotape loop for analog playback
US5734781A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N5/907
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A digital videocassette is provided having magnetic storage means for digitally storing compressed video and audio data and interface means for converting the stored data to analog. The converted data is played back through an audio-visual playback device, such as a videocassette recorder. Subscribing means are provided for obtaining information and for ordering movies and programs over a communications link or cellular network. The received programming can be downloaded onto the magnetic storage means for viewing at any time or played back instantly.
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