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Apparatus and method for loading media in a digital cinema system

US8397164B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2001
Grant dateMar 12, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63J25/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus and method for loading media in a digital cinema system is described. Specifically, the digital cinema system has a received storage medium and a local storage medium. A user is prompted to present the received storage medium. Responsive to the user specifying the received storage medium, a list of image programs is displayed. Responsive to the user specifying the image program, a list of audio programs is displayed. Responsive to the user specifying the audio program, how much storage space is required to store the selected image program and audio program on the local storage medium is determined. If the storage space required on the local storage medium is insufficient to load the selected image and audio programs, a warning indicative of insufficient storage space is displayed. Each selected program is then authenticated.

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