Streaming from a media device
US8359591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/6009
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A technique for streaming from a media device involves enabling a local device to function as a streaming server. An example of a method according to the technique includes inserting a removable storage device that includes programs associated with a streaming application, running one or more of the programs, ensuring that a streaming software player is installed, and executing a streaming-related activity associated with the streaming application. An example of a system according to the technique includes a means for providing a streaming application that expects content to be found on a media drive, a means for intercepting requests for content expected to be found on the media drive, and a means for honoring the requests with content from a different media location.
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