Peripheral storage media drive adapter
US6611657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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28Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N5/85
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An adapter for receiving a surplus optical storage media drive capable of stand-alone playing of optical storage media is described. The adapter provides at least the minimum level of functionality required, together with the surplus optical storage media drive, to play optical storage media in order to extend the useful life of the surplus drive. The optical storage media may include compact disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs or the like type of storage media. The adapter provides the capability of connecting with external devices that improve the functionality and usefulness of the drive-adapter system.
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