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Method and system for controlling video selection and playback in a portable media player

US7673083B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 11, 2006
Grant dateMar 2, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2105/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system in accordance with the present invention provides a system that allows a portable media player to control settings of the portable media player when receiving video from an accessory, to control playback of the portable media player, and to provide for navigation between video tracks in a hierarchical fashion. In so doing, a portable media player can then utilize this information to provide for the maximum functionality of the accessory when connected to the portable media player.

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