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Portable media encoder

US7747798B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2006
Grant dateJun 29, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1439
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A portable media encoder is disclosed. The portable media encoder comprises a video input port configured to receive a video input from a video source, an audio input port configured to receive an audio input from an audio source, and a digital output port for providing a digitized output stream corresponding to the received video input and audio input. The encoder has an encoding processor that converts the video input and the audio input into a streamable digital output format for transmitting through the digital output port, a set of control buttons communicatively coupled to the encoding processor and operable to provide encoding parameters to thereto, and a housing enclosing the encoding processor and providing at least one access panel providing user access to the video input port, the audio input port, the digital output port, and the set of control buttons. The housing having a size and configuration that allows the encoder to be hand carried by a single individual.

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