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Storage device and method for resuming playback of content

US8977107B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2009
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2220/61
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A storage device and method for resuming playback of content are provided. In one embodiment, a storage device comprises a memory operative to store a plurality of versions of content. The storage device receives a request for one of the versions of the content from a host, provides the requested version of the content to the host, and provides bookmark information from which the host can determine a location where to resume playback of the content, wherein the bookmark information indicates where playback ended for a different version of the content.

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