Systems and methods for converting a media player into a backup device
US8069271B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/1461
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data backup system is provided that when coupled to a data source, such as a personal computer, and a media player, such an Apple Computer IPod media player, the data backup system blocks certain communications between the data source and the media player thus preventing the data source from recognizing the media player as such thereby avoiding the launching of synchronization software for the media player, the data backup system also causing the automatic launching of a backup application stored on the data backup system so that data files can be located on the data source and then backed up to the media player.
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