Methods, optical recording apparatus using such methods and optical recording medium for use by the methods and the apparatus

Method of recognizing track pitch of optical disk

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WRITE-RETRY MANAGEMENT

The technology disclosed herein pertains to a system and method for managing write failures in a disc drive. Implementations disclosed herein provide a method including monitoring write fault events per sector for a storage device, in response to a write fault event, updating a write fault repeat count table, wherein the repeat count table tracks a number of write fault repeat counts per sector, comparing a write fault repeat count for a sector to a predetermined threshold write fault repeat count, and in response to determining that the write fault repeat count for a sector is above the predetermined threshold write fault repeat count, performing a write-reassign operation.

PROCEDURE, OPTICAL RECORDING DEVICE WITH THESE PROCEDURES AND OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM FOR THE USE IN THE PROCEDURES AND THE DEVICE

Magnetic disk device, pre-amplifier, and control method

METHOD OF RECOGNIZING TRACK PITCH OF OPTICAL DISK

A method of recognizing a track pitch of an optical disk, adapted for an optical disk player, is provided. The method includes the steps of driving an optical pickup head to a predetermined position, so that the optical pickup head and the spindle motor are a predetermined distance apart, reading a data sector address, and recognizing the magnitude of the track pitch of the optical disk according to the value of the data sector address.

DECODING METHOD AND DECODING DEVICE

A discrete Fourier transform circuit (201) calculates a first frequency spectrum in a predetermined frequency band from the detected signal in a predetermined sector; an expected value computation circuit (202) calculates a second frequency spectrum corresponding to an expected value signal for a pattern of digital information present within the predetermined sector, obtained through an optical disc (100); a branch metric computation circuit (203) calculates the difference between the first frequency spectrum and the second frequency spectrum; and a maximum likelihood decoding circuit (207) selects, as a decoding result, the pattern for which the difference between the first frequency spectrum and the second frequency spectrum is the smallest, and thereby decodes the digital information.

Selecting laser power based on writing to a set of consecutive user data wedges

A set of consecutive user data wedges are each located between consecutive servo wedges of a heat-assisted recording medium. Test data is written at least every other one of the consecutive data wedges using different laser power values. Based on reading the test data, a nominal laser power is selected for use by the read/write head.

Decoding method and decoding device

A discrete Fourier transform circuit (201) calculates a first frequency spectrum in a predetermined frequency band from the detected signal in a predetermined sector; an expected value computation circuit (202) calculates a second frequency spectrum corresponding to an expected value signal for a pattern of digital information present within the predetermined sector, obtained through an optical disc (100); a branch metric computation circuit (203) calculates the difference between the first frequency spectrum and the second frequency spectrum; and a maximum likelihood decoding circuit (207) selects, as a decoding result, the pattern for which the difference between the first frequency spectrum and the second frequency spectrum is the smallest, and thereby decodes the digital information.

Decoding method and decoding device

A discrete Fourier transform circuit (201) calculates a first frequency spectrum in a predetermined frequency range from a detection signal in a predetermined segment. An expectation calculation circuit (202) calculates a second frequency spectrum corresponding to an expectation signal of a pattern of digital information that is present in the predetermined segment and obtained via an optical disc (100). A branch metric calculation circuit (203) calculates a difference between the first frequency spectrum and the second frequency spectrum. A maximum likelihood decoding circuit (207) decodes the digital information by selecting a pattern in which the difference between the first frequency spectrum and the second frequency spectrum is minimized as a decoding result.

Changing bit spacing for selected symbols written to a magnetic recording medium

A set of patterns written to a magnetic recording medium are found that result in a relatively high and/or low error when read back. Upon writing subsequent to the determining of the set of patterns, one pattern of the set of the patterns is identified within a data segment ready to be written to the magnetic recording medium. The data segment is written with a changed bit spacing in response to identifying that the one pattern of the set of the patterns is within the data segment.

Methods, optical recording apparatus using such methods and optical recording medium for use by the methods and the apparatus

In methods and an optical recording apparatus using these methods, an optimum write power of a radiation beam in the apparatus is set by writing a series of test patterns on the optical recording medium, forming a read signal from the patterns and processing the read signal. Such processing involves fitting a function, preferably a straight line, to parameters obtained from the read signal without having to perform a differentiation step.

Methods, optical recording apparatus using such methods and optical recording medium for use by the methods and the apparatus

Thermal-assisted magnetic recording device capable of writing magnetic patterns on lower multi-step driving signals

According to one embodiment, there is provided a magnetic disk device including a light irradiation element and a control unit. The light irradiation element is configured to irradiate a magnetic disk with light according to a driving signal. The control unit is configured to lower, in multistep manner, active level of the driving signal contributing intensity of the light when a low frequency pattern of write data is recorded into the magnetic disk.

Methods, optical recording apparatus using such methods and optical recording medium for use by the methods and the apparatus

Methods and an optical recording apparatus using these methods are described in which an optimum write power of a radiation beam in the apparatus is set by writing a series of test patterns on the optical recording medium, forming a read signal from the patterns and processing the read signal. Such processing involves fitting a function, preferably a straight line, to parameters obtained from the read signal without having to perform a differentiation step. An optical recording medium for use by the methods and the apparatus is also described.

Global secondary path locking technique enabling high read concurrency for read-mostly workloads

A reader of a set of data accessors that includes readers and writer detects that a particular lock of a first collection of non-global locks associated with a data object of a computing environment is held by another accessor. After checking a blocking indicator, the reader uses a second lock (which is not part of the first collection) to obtain read access to the data object and implements its reads without acquiring the particular lock. Prior to implementing a write on the data object, a writer acquires at least some locks of the first collection, and sets the blocking indicator to prevent readers from using the second lock to obtain read access to the data object.

METHODS, OPTICAL RECORDING APPARATUS USING SUCH METHODS AND OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM FOR USE BY THE METHODS AND THE APPARATUS

METHODS FOR SETTING OPTIMAL VALUES, OPTICAL RECORDING APPARATUS USING SUCH METHODS, AND OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM FOR USE BY SUCH METHODS AND APPARATUS

According to the methods, in the optical recording apparatus there is set the optimum write power by using a beam of rays through writing a series of test patters on an optical recording medium. After that follows forming of read signals from the patterns and processing of the read signal. Such processing involves fitting a function, preferably a straight line, to the parameters obtained from the read signal without having to perform the differentiation step.

METHODS, OPTICAL APPARATUS USING SUCH METHODS AND OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM FOR USE BY THE METHODS AND THE APPARATUS

Methods and an optical recording apparatus using these methods are described in which an optimum write power of a radiation beam in the apparatus is set by writing a series of test patterns on the optical recording medium, forming a read signal from the patterns and processing the read signal. Such processing involves fitting a function, preferably a straight line, to parameters obtained from the read signal without having to perform a differentiation step. 23 claims, 7 figures ...

VERFAHREN, OPTISCHE AUFZEICHNUNGSVORRICHTUNG MIT DIESEN VERFAHREN UND OPTISCHES AUFZEICHNUNGSMEDIUM ZUR VERWENDUNG IN DEN VERFAHREN UND DER VORRICHTUNG

Method for decoding under optical and electronic noise

The present techniques provide systems and methods for decoding an optical data signal in an optical system to retrieve source information while decreasing errors resulting from optical and electronic noise in the optical system. The techniques involve using decoding algorithms to estimate the a posteriori state probabilities and the a posteriori transition probabilities of the data encoding, and estimating bit state probabilities. The probability density function used to estimate bit states is parameterized by the expected optical and electronic noise in the optical system. Different optical and electronic noise variances, or different probability densities, may be stored in registers or look-up tables to be accessed by a decoder while decoding the optical data signal.

Global Secondary Path Locking Technique Enabling High Read Concurrency For Read-Mostly Workloads

A reader of a set of data accessors that includes readers and writer detects that a particular lock of a first collection of non-global locks associated with a data object of a computing environment is held by another accessor. After checking a blocking indicator, the reader uses a second lock (which is not part of the first collection) to obtain read access to the data object and implements its reads without acquiring the particular lock. Prior to implementing a write on the data object, a writer acquires at least some locks of the first collection, and sets the blocking indicator to prevent readers from using the second lock to obtain read access to the data object.

Reproducing power adjusting method, optical information recording/reproducing apparatus and information recording media

By referring to a table of reproducing conditions and medium specific parameters, stored in an optical disc or optical disc apparatus and/or generated by the optical disc apparatus, the medium specific parameters to be used for performing reproducing power adjustment are changed in accordance with the reproducing condition to execute reproducing power adjustment.

Reader bias based locking technique enabling high read concurrency for read-mostly workloads

A data object has a lock and a condition indicator associated with it. Based at least partly on detecting a first setting of the condition indicator, a reader stores an indication that the reader has obtained read access to the data object in an element of a readers structure and reads the data object without acquiring the lock. A writer detects the first setting and replaces it with a second setting, indicating that the lock is to be acquired by readers before reading the data object. Prior to performing a write on the data object, the writer verifies that one or more elements of the readers structure have been cleared.

Methods, optical recording apparatus using such methods and optical recording medium for use by the methods and the apparatus

Methods and an optical recording apparatus using these methods are described in which an optimum write power of a radiation beam in the apparatus is set by writing a series of test patterns on the optical recording medium, forming a read signal from the patterns and processing the read signal. Such processing involves fitting a function, preferably a straight line, to parameters obtained from the read signal without having to perform a differentiation step. An optical recording medium for use by the methods and the apparatus is also described.

Reader bias based locking technique enabling high read concurrency for read-mostly workloads

A data object has a lock and a condition indicator associated with it. Based at least partly on detecting a first setting of the condition indicator, a reader stores an indication that the reader has obtained read access to the data object in an element of a readers structure and reads the data object without acquiring the lock. A writer detects the first setting and replaces it with a second setting, indicating that the lock is to be acquired by readers before reading the data object. Prior to performing a write on the data object, the writer verifies that one or more elements of the readers structure have been cleared.

Method of recognizing track pitch of optical disk

A method of recognizing a track pitch of an optical disk, adapted for an optical disk player, is provided. The method includes the steps of driving an optical pickup head to a predetermined position, so that the optical pickup head and the spindle motor are a predetermined distance apart, reading a data sector address, and recognizing the magnitude of the track pitch of the optical disk according to the value of the data sector address.

System and method for write-retry management

The technology disclosed herein pertains to a system and method for managing write failures in a disc drive. Implementations disclosed herein provide a method including monitoring write fault events per sector for a storage device, in response to a write fault event, updating a write fault repeat count table, wherein the repeat count table tracks a number of write fault repeat counts per sector, comparing a write fault repeat count for a sector to a predetermined threshold write fault repeat count, and in response to determining that the write fault repeat count for a sector is above the predetermined threshold write fault repeat count, performing a write-reassign operation.

Reader bias based locking technique enabling high read concurrency for read-mostly workloads

A data object has a lock and a condition indicator associated with it. Based at least partly on detecting a first setting of the condition indicator, a reader stores an indication that the reader has obtained read access to the data object in an element of a readers structure and reads the data object without acquiring the lock. A writer detects the first setting and replaces it with a second setting, indicating that the lock is to be acquired by readers before reading the data object. Prior to performing a write on the data object, the writer verifies that one or more elements of the readers structure have been cleared.

DECODING METHOD AND DECODING DEVICE

A discrete Fourier transform circuit () calculates a first frequency spectrum in a predetermined frequency range from a detection signal in a predetermined segment. An expectation calculation circuit () calculates a second frequency spectrum corresponding to an expectation signal of a pattern of digital information that is present in the predetermined segment and obtained via an optical disc (). A branch metric calculation circuit () calculates a difference between the first frequency spectrum and the second frequency spectrum. A maximum likelihood decoding circuit () decodes the digital information by selecting a pattern in which the difference between the first frequency spectrum and the second frequency spectrum is minimized as a decoding result. 110-. (canceled)11. A decoding method for decoding digital information based on a detection signal obtained from a medium having a predetermined frequency characteristic , comprising:a first frequency spectrum calculation step of calculating a first frequency spectrum in a predetermined frequency range from the detection signal in a predetermined segment;a second frequency spectrum calculation step of calculating a second frequency spectrum corresponding to an expectation signal of a pattern of the digital information that is present in the predetermined segment and obtained via the medium;a frequency spectrum difference calculation step of calculating a difference between the first frequency spectrum and the second frequency spectrum; anda decoding step of decoding the digital information by selecting a pattern in which the difference between the first frequency spectrum and the second frequency spectrum is minimized as a decoding result.12. The decoding method according to claim 11 , whereinthe predetermined frequency range is a frequency range that is lower than a frequency determined according to the predetermined frequency characteristic, andthe frequency spectrum difference calculation step involves calculating the ...

Métodos para ajustar um valor ótimo de um parâmetro de escrita para uso em um aparelho de gpavação óptica, e de um nìvel de potência de escrita de um feixe de radiação, aparelho de gravação óptica para gravar informação sobre um meio de gravação óptica, e, meio de gravação óptica

METHODS, OPTICAL RECORDING APPARATUS USING SUCH METHODS AND OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM FOR USE BY THE METHODS AND THE APPARATUS

Signal shaping circuit

The present invention relates to a signal shaping circuit which is capable of shaping a returning light signal of a modulated signal whose signal level and signal length are arbitrarily varied such that it can be demodulated. The shaped signal pattern generation circuit 15 has, in advance, variation pattern information with regard to a predetermined variation pattern to be applied on a returning light signal recorded therein. The counter 13 inputs a returning light signal, counts a signal length thereof and sends a count value to the shaped signal pattern generation circuit 15 . An A/D conversion 14 detects a signal level of the returning light signal and sends the detected signal level to the shaped signal pattern generation circuit 15 in a similar way. The shaped signal pattern generation circuit 15 refers to the variation pattern information and calculates an optimum signal pattern corresponding to a signal length and a signal level of the inputted, returning light signal. The calculated ...

Method of recognizing track pitch of optical disk

A method of recognizing a track pitch of an optical disk, adapted for an optical disk, is provided. The method includes the steps of driving an optical pickup head to a predetermined position, so that the optical pickup head and the spindle motor are a predetermined distance apart; reading a data sector address and recognizing the magnitude of the track pitch of the optical disk according to the value of the data sector address.

Read channel optimization using multi-dimensional smoothing

Apparatus and method for optimizing read channel parameters in a storage device. In some embodiments, a method includes obtaining raw error rate data for different read channel parameter values in each of a plurality of zones of a memory. The raw error rate data for each of the different reach channel parameter values are filtered to provide a sequence of second order polynomial curves with smoothed data points in each of the zones. A second order regression is applied to the smoothed data points in each of the zones to provide a sequence of regression curves. An optimal read channel parameter value for each of the zones is selected using the sequence of regression curves, and the optimal read channel parameter values are used during subsequent read operations to retrieve data stored in the zones.

Global Secondary Path Locking Technique Enabling High Read Concurrency For Read-Mostly Workloads

A reader of a set of data accessors that includes readers and writer detects that a particular lock of a first collection of non-global locks associated with a data object of a computing environment is held by another accessor. After checking a blocking indicator, the reader uses a second lock (which is not part of the first collection) to obtain read access to the data object and implements its reads without acquiring the particular lock. Prior to implementing a write on the data object, a writer acquires at least some locks of the first collection, and sets the blocking indicator to prevent readers from using the second lock to obtain read access to the data object.

Procedure that achieves a target areal density for a heat-assisted recording medium

A recording head writes data to a recording medium for one or more iterations. Each iteration involves adjusting a linear data density, a track pitch, and a laser power. From the iterations, a selected linear data density, a selected track pitch, and a selected laser power are determined that together achieve a target areal density and are used to write user data to the recording medium during operation of a hard disk drive.

Laser current calibration using preamplifier

Systems and methods of laser bias calibration are presented. A preamplifier circuit may configure a laser current supplied to a laser emitter to be a first laser current of the plurality of laser currents during the writing of one or more first sectors. The preamplifier may further detect one or more gaps in a write power signal while the laser current of the laser emitter is configured to be the first laser current. In response to the detection of the one or more gaps in the write power signal, the preamplifier may configure the laser current supplied to the laser emitter to be a second laser current of the plurality of laser currents during the writing of one or more second sectors. The preamplifier circuit may be utilized in a heat assisted magnetic recording device.

Heat-assisted magnetic recording apparatus capable of detecting optical power change based on one or more of phase errors and dibit response

An apparatus determines that phase errors have exceeded a threshold when reading data previously recorded to a heat-assisted recording medium. In response to the phase errors exceeding the threshold, remedial action is taken to prevent loss of data due changes in power applied to heat the heat-assisted recording medium when recording.

Method and apparatus for reading

Aspects of the disclosure provide a method to efficiently calibrate parameters of a memory reading device. The method can include defining two or more value sets for the parameters of the memory reading device to read a memory medium, reading the memory medium with the parameters set respectively at the value sets, receiving performance signals corresponding to operation of the memory reading device having the parameters set at the value sets, respectively, and setting the parameters of the memory reading device for reading the memory medium based on the performance signals.

METHODS, OPTICAL RECORDING APPARATUS USING SUCH METHODS AND OPTICAL RECORDING MEDIUM FOR USE BY THE METHODS AND THE APPARATUS

Methods, optical recording apparatus using such methods and optical recording medium for use by the methods and the apparatus

Methods and an optical recording apparatus using these methods are described in which an optimum write power of a radiation beam in the apparatus is set by writing a series of test patterns on the optical recording medium, forming a read signal from the patterns and processing the read signal. Such processing involves fitting a function, preferably a straight line, to parameters obtained from the read signal without having to perform a differentiation step. An optical recording medium for use by the methods and the apparatus is also described.

METHOD FOR DECODING UNDER OPTICAL AND ELECTRONIC NOISE

The present techniques provide systems and methods for decoding an optical data signal in an optical system to retrieve source information while decreasing errors resulting from optical and electronic noise in the optical system. The techniques involve using decoding algorithms to estimate the a posteriori state probabilities and the a posteriori transition probabilities of the data encoding, and estimating bit state probabilities. The probability density function used to estimate bit states is parameterized by the expected optical and electronic noise in the optical system. Different optical and electronic noise variances, or different probability densities, may be stored in registers or look-up tables to be accessed by a decoder while decoding the optical data signal.

MÉTODOS PARA AJUSTAR UM VALOR ÓTIMO DE UM PARÂMETRO DE ESCRITA PARA USO EM UM APARELHO DE GRAVAÇÃO ÓPTICA, E DE UM NÍVEL DE POTÊNCIA DE ESCRITA DE UM FEIXE DE RADIAÇÃO, APARELHO DE GRAVAÇÃO ÓPTICA PARA GRAVAR INFORMAÇÃO SOBRE UM MEIO DE GRAVAÇÃO ÓPTICA, E, MEIO DE GRAVAÇÃO ÓPTICA

MEDIA PLAYER WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL CROSSFADER

A method of executing a transition from playback of a first audio track to playback of a second audio track on an electronic device. The method will, during playback of the first audio track, initiate an execution of a transition from the first audio track to the second audio track. During the transition, any sound effect referred to in a transition definition will be executed in accordance with position marks and parameters included in the transition definition. Upon receiving a positional value generated from user input representative of a modification of a position in the transition, the progression of the transition will be continuously modified in accordance with the received user input in accordance with rules that determine how sound effects should be executed when such user input is received. In the absence of user input, the positional value may be continually updated based on a clock or a counter.

METHODS TO ESTABLISH AN OPTICAL VALUE OF A PARAMETER OF WRITING AND A LEVEL OF WRITING ENERGY, APPARATUS OF OPTICAL RECORDING USING SUCH METHODS AND MEANS OF OPTICAL RECORDING FOR ITS USE OF THE METHODS AND THE APPARATUS

Se describen métodos y aparato de grabacion optica usando estos métodos en los cuales se establece una energía de escritura optima de un haz de radiacion en el aparato mediante la escritura de una serie de patrones de prueba en el medio de grabacion optico, formando una senal de lectura desde los patrones y procesando la senal de lectura. Tal procesamiento involucra ajustar una funcion, preferentemente una línea recta, a parámetros obtenidos desde la senal de lectura sin tener que llevar a cabo un paso de diferenciacion. También se describe un medio de grabacion optico para ser usado por los métodos y el aparato.

Write current parameter selection for magnetic recording

A storage device includes a storage medium and a storage device controller that selectively varies a value of at least one write current parameter to generate alternating data tracks of variable written track width. According to one implementation, the alternating data tracks of variable written track width are generated with a single writer.

A music playing parameter calibration method and music playing device

Data storage device adjusting laser input power to compensate for temperature variations

A data storage device is disclosed comprising a head actuated over a disk, wherein the head comprises a laser configured to heat the disk while writing data to the disk. A temperature is measured, and a first input power is generated based on a first function of the measured temperature, wherein the first function compensates for a temperature dependent output power of the laser. A second input power is generated based on a second function of the measured temperature, wherein the second function compensates for a temperature dependent coercivity of the disk. The first input power is combined with the second input power to generate a write power applied to the laser while writing data to the disk.

Reproducing power regulation method, optical information recording/reproducing apparatus and information recording media

The invention provides a reproducing power regulation method, optical information recording/reproducing unit and information recording media. In the optical disc super-resolution technology, along with non-uniform medium optical absorption ratio, and different reproducing conditions such as reproducing linear velocity and surrounding temperature, the optimum reproducing powers are also different, in order to obtain optimum reproducing signal, reproducing power regulation is required to perform in the reproducing movement. The reproducing power regulation is performed by using signals and medium specific parameters that can be obtained in the reproducing movement, when the medium specific parameters are taken as the fixed value to perform reproducing power regulation, the optimum reproducing may not be realized. By referring to a table of reproducing conditions and medium specific parameters, stored in an optical disc or optical disc apparatus and/or generated by the optical disc apparatus ...

The magnetic disk device, the pre-amplifier and control method

Reader Bias Based Locking Technique Enabling High Read Concurrency For Read-Mostly Workloads

A data object has a lock and a condition indicator associated with it. Based at least partly on detecting a first setting of the condition indicator, a reader stores an indication that the reader has obtained read access to the data object in an element of a readers structure and reads the data object without acquiring the lock. A writer detects the first setting and replaces it with a second setting, indicating that the lock is to be acquired by readers before reading the data object. Prior to performing a write on the data object, the writer verifies that one or more elements of the readers structure have been cleared. 120.-. (canceled)21. A computer-implemented method , comprising:examining, by a first writer after acquiring a lock on a first data object and prior to initiating a write operation on the first data object, a readers structure associated with one or more data objects including the first data object;determining, by the first writer based at least in part on said examining, that the write operation directed to the first data object is to be deferred until the readers structure is updated to indicate completion of a read operation; andinitiating the write operation by the first writer after the readers structure is updated to indicate completion of the read operation.22. The computer-implemented method as recited in claim 21 , further comprising:changing, by the first writer prior to examining the readers structure, a condition indicator associated with the first data object to a particular value; anddetermining, by a first reader of the first data object, based at least in part on the particular value, that the first reader has to acquire the lock prior to initiating a read operation on the first data object.23. The computer-implemented method as recited in claim 21 , further comprising:storing, by the first writer after the readers structure is updated, an indication of a time period for which a condition indicator associated with the first data ...

Decoding method and device for decoding

Reader bias based locking technique enabling high read concurrency for read-mostly workloads

A data object has a lock and a condition indicator associated with it. Based at least partly on detecting a first setting of the condition indicator, a reader stores an indication that the reader has obtained read access to the data object in an element of a readers structure and reads the data object without acquiring the lock. A writer detects the first setting and replaces it with a second setting, indicating that the lock is to be acquired by readers before reading the data object. Prior to performing a write on the data object, the writer verifies that one or more elements of the readers structure have been cleared.

Reader Bias Based Locking Technique Enabling High Read Concurrency For Read-Mostly Workloads

A data object has a lock and a condition indicator associated with it. Based at least partly on detecting a first setting of the condition indicator, a reader stores an indication that the reader has obtained read access to the data object in an element of a readers structure and reads the data object without acquiring the lock. A writer detects the first setting and replaces it with a second setting, indicating that the lock is to be acquired by readers before reading the data object. Prior to performing a write on the data object, the writer verifies that one or more elements of the readers structure have been cleared.

Reader Bias Based Locking Technique Enabling High Read Concurrency For Read-Mostly Workloads

A data object has a lock and a condition indicator associated with it. Based at least partly on detecting a first setting of the condition indicator, a reader stores an indication that the reader has obtained read access to the data object in an element of a readers structure and reads the data object without acquiring the lock. A writer detects the first setting and replaces it with a second setting, indicating that the lock is to be acquired by readers before reading the data object. Prior to performing a write on the data object, the writer verifies that one or more elements of the readers structure have been cleared.

Reader bias based locking technique enabling high read concurrency for read-mostly workloads

A data object has a lock and a condition indicator associated with it. Based at least partly on detecting a first setting of the condition indicator, a reader stores an indication that the reader has obtained read access to the data object in an element of a readers structure and reads the data object without acquiring the lock. A writer detects the first setting and replaces it with a second setting, indicating that the lock is to be acquired by readers before reading the data object. Prior to performing a write on the data object, the writer verifies that one or more elements of the readers structure have been cleared.

System and method for write-retry management

The technology disclosed herein pertains to a system and method for managing write failures in a disc drive. Implementations disclosed herein provide a method including monitoring write fault events per sector for a storage device, in response to a write fault event, updating a write fault repeat count table, wherein the repeat count table tracks a number of write fault repeat counts per sector, comparing a write fault repeat count for a sector to a predetermined threshold write fault repeat count, and in response to determining that the write fault repeat count for a sector is above the predetermined threshold write fault repeat count, performing a write-reassign operation.

REPRODUCING POWER ADJUSTING METHOD, OPTICAL INFORMATION RECORDING AND REPRODUCING DEVICE, AND INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the following problems: in super resolution technology of an optical disk, since optimum reproducing power is different in accordance with reproducing conditions such as variation of a light absorption rate, reproducing linear velocity, and ambient temperature, it is required to adjust reproducing power during reproducing operation to always obtain an optimum reproducing signal, using signals that can be acquired during reproducing operation and parameters unique to a medium, on the other hand, when reproducing power is adjusted by using the parameters unique to the medium as a fixed value, depending on kinds of change in reproducing conditions, wrong optimum reproducing power is calculated in adjustment of reproducing power, optimum reproducing cannot be achieved. SOLUTION: By referring to a table of reproducing conditions and medium specific parameters, stored in an optical disc or optical disc apparatus and/or generated by the optical disc apparatus, the ...

Recording medium for storing information for still picture, recording and/or reproducing method and apparatus therefor

A recordable and/or rewriteable recording medium for storing still picture data, and recording and/or reproducing method and apparatus therefor. The recording medium stores still picture group information for grouping a plurality of still pictures in order to manage the still picture at a group level, and stores audio group information for grouping additional audio data added to the still picture data after the still picture data are recorded. Therefore, large-capacity still picture data and additional audio data added thereto can be recorded using a minimum amount of management information. Further, during reproduction, data can be displayed and edited in units of the respective still pictures. Also, it is possible to cope with after-recording of the audio data.

Systems and Methods for Adaptive Baseline Compensation

Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for reducing low frequency loss in a magnetic storage device. For example, some embodiments provide data processing circuits that include: an input circuit, a processing circuit, a data detection circuit, and a baseline compensation circuit. The input circuit receives a first data input and provides a second data input. The input circuit excludes low frequency energy exhibited in the first data input from the second data input. The processing circuit generates a representation of the second data input, and the data detection circuit generates a representation of the first data input based at least in part on the representation of the second data input. The baseline compensation circuit calculates an accumulated difference between the representation of the first data input and the representation of the second data input across a number of bit periods, and calculates a compensation factor based at least in part on the accumulated difference.

Method for detecting program overlapping portion and audio/video recording device using the same

A data recorder records (n−1)th episode data and n-th episode data of a drama series, where n is an integer of two ore more. An audio decoder generates respective audio data of these episodes. An overlapping portion determiner extracts and compares a tail portion of the audio data of the (n−1)th episode and a head portion of the audio data of the n-th episode to detect an overlapping portion, and records an overlapping time between the (n−1)th and n-th episodes to an overlapping time storage. A recorded data editor deletes a portion of the (n−1)th episode data corresponding to the overlapping time recorded in the overlapping time storage, from a tail end of the (n−1)th episode data, and records the resulting (n−1)th episode data as (n−1)th episode edited data to the data recorder.

Data transferring method

A first device ( 1 ) includes a first interface ( 4 ) which transmits and receives, to and from a rotating recording medium, data in data blocks in a size equal to the integral multiple of the sector size of the recording medium, and transmits and receives, to and from a second device ( 2 ), in packets, the data transferred from or to the recording medium. The second device ( 2 ) includes a second interface ( 5 ) which is connected to the first interface ( 4 ) and transmits and receives data in packets to and from the first device ( 1 ). In transferring data between the first device ( 1 ) and the second device ( 2 ), data is transferred in the integral ratio of sectors to packets set such that the number of packets is smaller than the number of packets required for data transfer for one sector.

Image reporting method and system

A method and system are provided to report the findings of an expert's analysis of image data. The method and system are based on a reporting system that forms the basis of an image management system that can efficiently and systematically generate image reports, facilitate data entry into searchable databases for data mining, and expedite billing and collections for the expert's services. The expert identifies a significant finding on an image and attaches a location:description code to the location of that finding in order to create a significant finding and an entry into a database. Further descriptions of that finding, such as dimensional measurements, may be automatically appended to the finding as secondary attributes. After the evaluation, the system sorts the findings in the database and presents the findings by prioritized categories. The expert edits and approves a multimedia report which may be delivered by electronic means to an end-user.

Optical disc recorder and buffer management method thereof

A buffer management method is provided. A host issues a read command requesting access for a read data block and a write command requesting recording of a write data block. A write buffer is dedicated to store the write data block. A read buffer is dedicated to store the read data block. The method comprises entering the optical disc recorder into a write loop. During the write loop, the optical disc recorder triggering a write command handling procedure in response to the write command; triggering a read command handling procedure in response to the read command; and triggering a pre-recording procedure to prepare the write data block in the write buffer for recording. Wherein contents between the write buffer and read buffer are exchangeable during the write handling procedure, the read handling procedure or the pre-recording procedure.

System and method for synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices

A system is described for maintaining synchrony of operations among a plurality of devices having independent clocking arrangements. A task distribution device is to distribute tasks to a synchrony group comprising a plurality of devices to perform tasks distributed by the task distribution device in synchrony. The task distribution device distributes each task to synchrony group members over a network. Each task is associated with a time stamp that indicates a time, relative to a clock maintained by the task distribution device, at which synchrony group members are to execute the task. Each synchrony group member periodically obtains from the task distribution device an indication of current time indicated by its clock, determines a time differential between the task distribution device's clock and its respective clock and determines therefrom a time at which, according to its respective clock, the time stamp indicates that it is to execute the task.

Method and system for applying content restrictions to renderers in identified network viewing areas

A media broker includes a communication interface communicatively coupling the media broker to one or more media storage devices and one or more renderers and a controller associated with the communication interface adapted to transmit a request for location information to one or more renderers, receive location information from each of the one or more renderers and determine, based upon the received location information, one or more viewing areas each comprising at least one of the one or more renderers. And then applying the media restrictions assigned to the renderers in those viewing areas, while still allowing media storage devices detected in any viewing area to record media of any rating.

String Searching Within Peripheral Storage Devices

Systems and methods for retrieving data stored on a peripheral storage device such as a magnetic tape drive or disk drive include string searching using the peripheral storage device resources without transferring data to the requesting host computer and transferring only data blocks with matching data to the associated host computer to conserve host resources and data channel and/or network bandwidth.

System and method for synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices

A system is described for maintaining synchrony of operations among a plurality of devices having independent clocking arrangements. A task distribution device is to distribute tasks to a synchrony group comprising a plurality of devices to perform tasks distributed by the task distribution device in synchrony. The task distribution device distributes each task to synchrony group members over a network. Each task is associated with a time stamp that indicates a time, relative to a clock maintained by the task distribution device, at which synchrony group members are to execute the task. Each synchrony group member periodically obtains from the task distribution device an indication of current time indicated by its clock, determines a time differential between the task distribution device's clock and its respective clock and determines there from a time at which, according to its respective clock, the time stamp indicates that it is to execute the task.

Recording system, recording method and computer program

A recording system includes a controller configured to write content data on at least first and second storage media, in parallel with each other. If there is a period in which the content data has failed to be written on the first storage medium but has been written successfully on the second storage medium, the controller finds, on the first storage medium, a storage space, of which the size is equal to or greater than that of partial data that is the content data that has been written successfully on the second storage medium during the period, and writes recovery information on one or more storage media other than the first storage medium. The recovery information includes some pieces of information to identify the first storage medium, to specify the storage space, and to define an area on the second storage medium on which the partial data has been written.

Method and apparatus for detecting land pre-pits

Aspects of the disclosure provide a method for detecting land pre-pits. The method includes detecting, based on a land pre-pit threshold, a land pre-pit data stream from a signal responsive to land pre-pits on an optical medium, comparing a characteristic of the detected land pre-pit data stream in a specific number of wobble periods with a pre-determined land pre-pit characteristic in the specific number of wobble periods, and adjusting the land pre-pit threshold based on the comparison.

Image coding method, image decoding method, image coding apparatus, image decoding apparatus, and image coding and decoding apparatus

The image coding method is used to code images to generate a coded stream. The image coding method includes: writing, into a sequence parameter set in the coded stream to be generated, a first parameter representing a first bit-depth that is a bit-depth of a reconstructed sample in the images; and writing, into the sequence parameter set, a second parameter which is different from the first parameter and represents a second bit-depth that is a bit-depth of an Intra Pulse Code Modulation (IPCM) sample in the images.

Apparatus and method for controlling transportation of tape medium

High performance is obtained without preventing achievement of a target read data rate. In a controller 16 of a tape drive, a command processing unit 41 receives a synchronization command, and a buffer management unit 42 passes data in a buffer to a channel input-output unit 43. Then, upon completion of writing the data to the tape, a backhitch determination unit 44 determines whether or not to execute backhitch. If it is determined that backhitch should be skipped, the speed determination unit 46 determines a tape speed that minimizes a sum of a time required to write data without backhitch within a range where a data amount of a monitor target is to be written in order to achieve a target read data rate, and a time required to write data with backhitch within the range. Then, an operation signal output unit 49 issues an instruction to change the tape speed to the determined tape speed after execution of backhitch.

Providing media for synchronized presentation by multiple devices

According to one embodiment, a media system communicates with an aggregate device that includes multiple media output devices. When providing media data for presentation, the system adjusts for device clock drift by resampling the media data provided to a media output device based at least in part on a device clock rate difference between a device clock of one of the media output devices and a device clock of another of the media output devices.

Picture frame with recording function

This invention is a huggable picture frame in the form of a person or doll, with an audio playback and recording unit. The shape of the invention is preferably a human shape in a soft sculpture, with a frame capable of holding a photograph. The audio playback and recording unit is activated by at least one remote button. The audio playback and recording unit contains a microphone or other audio input device and a speaker or other audio output device. The audio playback and recording unit and power supply are enclosed within the soft sculpture with sufficient cushioning that the presence of such relatively hard objects is not easily felt while the soft sculpture is hugged or squeezed. The overall impression of the picture frame is a huggable doll, which with a selected photograph, presents a reminder of a particular person to the user of the picture frame.

System and method for uploading and downloading a video file and synchronizing videos with an audio file

A system and method of playing an audio file and a video file on a player are provided. The method includes the steps of selecting a video file, selecting an audio file, synchronizing the video file and the audio file, and playing the synchronized audio and the video files.

Apparatus and method of enhancing quality of speech codec

An apparatus and method of improving the quality of a speech codec are provided. In the method, a first energy of a signal decoded by a low-band codec is calculated, and a second energy of a signal decoded by a low-band enhancement mode is calculated. Then, when the first energy is less than a first threshold value or less than a product of the second energy and a second threshold value, a size of the decoded signal is scaled. Accordingly, generation of a quantization error with respect to a silence segment is reduced.

Audio controller of a docking station

A method for managing audio of a device including scanning for an audio controller of a docking station coupled to the device, determining whether an audio device is coupled to an audio interface of the docking station if the device is coupled to the audio controller, and transferring audio between the device and the audio controller of the docking station if the audio device is coupled to the audio interface of the docking station.

Method and apparatus for accessing data of multi-tile encoded picture stored in buffering apparatus

A method for read pointer maintenance of a buffering apparatus, which is arranged to buffer data of a multi-tile encoded picture having a plurality of tiles included therein, includes the following steps: judging if decoding of a first tile of the multi-tile encoded picture encounters a tile boundary of the first tile; and when it is judged that the tile boundary of the first tile is encountered, storing a currently used read pointer into a pointer buffer, and loading a selected read pointer from the pointer buffer to act as the currently used read pointer.

System and method for synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices

An audio information source interface that receives first audio information from an audio information source directly connected to the audio playback device; an ADC configured to sample the first audio information; a network interface configured to connect the audio playback device to a network and to receive packets from the network containing second audio information and playback timing information from a network audio information source; a DAC for generating an analog audio signal based on either the first or second audio information; an audio amplifier interconnected with the DAC and configured to amplify the audio signal; an audio reproduction device interface interconnected with the audio amplifier; and, a control module configured to receive commands via the network interface and to provide to the DAC one of the first or second audio information.

Magnetic disk device, magnetic disk evaluation apparatus, and magnetic head

A magnetic disk device of an embodiment includes a magnetic disk, a magnetic head, a laser-beam-intensity control unit, a reproduced-signal detecting unit, and a magnetic-disk evaluating unit. The magnetic head reads a signal recorded in the magnetic disk, or performs magnetic recording while irradiating a laser beam onto the magnetic disk. The laser-beam-intensity control unit controls the intensity of the laser beam. The reproduced-signal detecting unit detects the signal read by the magnetic head. The magnetic-disk evaluating unit evaluates the signal read from the magnetic head, on the basis of a relation between a noise level detected from the signal read by the magnetic head, and the intensity of the laser beam.

Audio system with adaptable equalization

Methods for operating a digital music server with adaptable equalization based on an identification of key instruments within an audio recording and with adaptable audio output based on an identification of one or more speakers in communication with the digital music server are described. In some embodiments, the digital music server may determine an audio category associated with the audio recording, acquire an audio enhancement filter associated with the audio category, generate an audio signal from the audio recording, identify one or more key instruments within the audio signal, update the audio enhancement filter based on the one or more key instruments, and generate an enhanced audio signal using the audio enhancement filter. The audio enhancement filter may be combined with a speaker compensation filter in order to compensate for variations in the frequency response of a particular speaker due to temperature and speaker lifetime.

System and method for synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices

In a network comprising at least a first zone player and a second zone player, a method comprising: receiving, at a user interface module, a command to establish a synchrony group, wherein the synchrony group comprises at least the first zone player and the second zone player; and displaying, at the user interface module, a list of information identifying a plurality of items queued for playback by the synchrony group, wherein (i) at least one of the items on the list has associated location data indicating the at least one item is located on a device attached to the local area network, and (ii) at least one other of the items on the list has associated location data indicating the at least one other item is located on a wide area network.

System and method for synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices

An audio processing device comprising: a network interface configured to connect the audio processing device to a network; an audio information channelization device connected to the network interface and configured to receive audio via the network interface; an audio reproduction device interface configured to output audio to a playback device; a user interface module interface configured to transmit, via the network interface to a user interface module, status information pertaining to the status of a synchrony group, wherein the audio processing device is a member of the synchrony group with at least one additional audio processing device.

Information playback system using information storage medium

According to one embodiment, there is provided a data processing method. The method includes reading management information indicative of a playback and display procedure, acquiring a content from a certain storage position at a timing determined based on the management information, and performing playback and display of the content at a timing determined based on the management information.

System and method for synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices

A plurality of zone players, including at least a first player and a second zone player, wherein the first zone player is designated as a master device of a synchrony group, a method comprising: determining, by the first zone player, that the second zone player should be designated as the master device of the synchrony group; instructing, by the first zone player, the second zone player to be designated as the master device of the synchrony group; and causing, at the first zone player, the first zone player to lose its designation as the master device of the synchrony group.

Systems and Methods for Out of Order Data Reporting

The present inventions are related to systems and methods for data processing, and more particularly to systems and methods for out of order reporting of results from data processing.

System and method for synchronizing operations among a plurality of independently clocked digital data processing devices

In a network comprising a plurality of zone players, including at least a first zone player and a second zone player, a method comprising: receiving, by the first zone player, first control information from a user interface module; based on the received first control information, transmitting, by the first zone player, second control information to the second zone player, wherein the second control information comprises (i) a network address of an audio information channelization device that provides audio information and playback timing information, and (ii) a multicast address that the audio information channelization device uses to broadcast audio information and playback timing information to the network; and playing, by the first zone player, the audio information in synchrony with the second zone player.

Using cache to manage errors in primary storage

An occurrence of at least one storage error is determined in an addressable portion of a primary storage storing a block of data. In response to determining the occurrence of the at least one storage error, it is determined whether the block of data is available in cache storage. In response to determining the block of data is cached, the cached block of data is used rather than the block of data from the addressable portion of the primary storage.

Mitigating the effects of audio interruptions via adaptive automated fast audio playback

An audio interruption and buffering playback system includes a primary audio source for reproducing primary audio content and a secondary audio source for reproducing secondary audio content. A processing device detects an interruption event that includes the secondary audio source reproducing secondary audio content having priority over the primary audio source. The processor mutes the output of the primary audio content in response to the interruption event. A buffer buffers the audio content from the primary audio source during the interruption event. The buffered audio content is reproduced by the processor to the user at an accelerated playback speed following the interruption event.

Apparatus and method for adjusting volume in terminal

A method terminal includes an apparatus for automatically adjusting volume in the terminal. An automatic volume adjuster extracts a representative volume from individual frame information of an audio file, and adjusts a master volume by a deviation between the extracted representative volume and a reference volume, and a controller plays the audio file with the master volume adjusted by the automatic volume adjuster.

Live-chase video-description buffer display

Embodiments of the invention describe a method of generating an enhanced audio stream. The enhanced audio stream is generated from live audio received and accompanies a live video broadcast. This live audio is buffered and combined with a visual description of the live video broadcast. Together these form an enhanced audio stream. The visual description is entered by a visual describer while they are viewing a an instantaneously updated visual buffer size display. The visual buffer size display is calibrated to a pre-set maximum buffer size, and shows the pre-set maximum buffer size and the current buffer size in a visual manner. Further, live audio from the buffer that is inserted into the enhanced audio stream is compressed in time.

Disk storage apparatus and data protection method

A disk storage apparatus according to one embodiment includes a head, a storage device, a write module and a controller. The head writes data on a disk. The storage device has a storage area for temporarily storing the data written by the head. The write module writes data to tracks on a disk, while partially overlapping the data with previously written data to adjacent track. The controller detects a drift-off write of the head while writing data, determines a drift-off write area in which the drift-off write is occurred, and protects the data written in the storage area, if the data is written in the drift-off write area.

Digital Video Recording System

A digital video recorder (DVR) system processes digital streams and associates stream information with segments of video and audio components. Segments of video and audio components from memory are sent to one or more decoders essentially simultaneously with the storing of the segments of video and audio components from the memory on one or more storage devices. The decoder converts the video and audio components into output signals.

Dynamic y-buffer size adjustment for retained sector reprocessing

Aspects of the disclosure pertain to a system and method for providing dynamic y-buffer size adjustment for retained sector reprocessing (RSR). The system and method implement dynamic y-buffer size adjustment for RSR for promoting improved Sector Failure Rate (SFR) performance of the system. The system is a read channel system.

Systems and Methods for Conditional Positive Feedback Data Decoding

The present inventions are related to systems and methods for information data processing included selective decoder message determination.

RECORDING APPARATUS, REPRODUCING APPARATUS, AND RECORDING AND/OR REPRODUCING APPARATUS

An apparatus has a microphone, an analog to digital converting circuit, a semiconductor memory, an input device, and a controller. The analog to digital converting circuit converts an output signal from the microphone into a digital signal. The semiconductor memory stores the digital signal. The input device at least carries out input of a record start instruction and a record end instruction. The controller, according to the instruction input from the input device, controls the start and stop of writing the digital signal into the semiconductor memory. When the input device is operated and a predetermined time interval has passed, the controller controls to start writing the digital signal from the analog/digital converting circuit into the semiconductor memory. 1. (canceled)2. A portable IC recorder , comprising:a storage unit configured to store at least two files into which data is stored;a reproducing unit configured to reproduce the data;a time setting unit configured to set a time;a memory configured to store time data corresponding to the set time; anda controller configured to control the reproducing unit to reproduce predetermined data from the storage unit according to the time data stored in the memory,wherein a plurality of units of data are stored in each of the files and the predetermined data is stored in one of the files.3. The portable IC recorder as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising an input unit configured to input instructions from a user claim 2 , wherein the predetermined data is designated based on the input instructions.4. The portable IC recorder as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the one of the files is designated based on the input instructions.5. The portable IC recorder as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the time setting unit sets a desired day of the week.6. The portable IC recorder as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the controller includes a clock section claim 2 , and when the clock section coincides with the time data stored in the ...

RECORDING APPARATUS WITH MASTERING FUNCTION

There is provided a recording apparatus which can effectively execute compression processing regardless of the mixdown level, and which can thereby carry out the mastering process easily. A DSP mixes down audio signals assigned to a plurality of tracks into a stereo audio signal. When performing the mastering process, the DSP uses a peak value detected during the mixdown to adjust a threshold value for the compression processing, and carries out the compression processing using the adjusted threshold value. Subsequently, the DSP performs normalization processing so as to produce a master data, and records the master data in a recorder. 1. A recording apparatus for recording an audio signal , comprising:a peak value detection unit configured to detect a first peak value of an audio signal;a threshold value adjustment unit configured to adjust, using the detected first peak value, a threshold value for compression processing to a value that is less than the detected first peak value; anda compression unit configured to compress, from among levels of the audio signal, a level that exceeds the adjusted threshold value to the adjusted threshold value, and to detect a second peak value of the compressed audio signal for normalization processing.2. The recording apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a mixdown unit configured to produce a stereo audio signal from audio signals assigned to respective ones of a plurality of tracks claim 1 , wherein the mixdown unit serves as the peak value detection unit and detects the first peak value of the audio signal.3. The recording apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a normalize unit configured to amplify claim 1 , using the detected second peak value claim 1 , a level of the audio signal that has been processed by the compression unit to a target reference level.4. The recording apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the compression unit compresses claim 1 , from among the levels of the audio signal ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AFFIRMATION CREATION AND DELIVERY

A device for recording and playing back an affirmation, comprising a recording unit configured to record the affirmation; a setup engine configured to associate at least on of the following with the recorded affirmation: volume level, imagery that displays on a viewing medium during affirmation playback, sub-sonic sound types, subconscious sound types, standard audio types, pattern types, duration, alarm sounds, playback sequences, segmented playback, wake-up times or wake-up alarms, vibration triggering, vibration types, signal processing, data reporting, pitch, tone, frequency and bass settings; a storage medium configured to store the affirmation as prepared by the setup engine; and a playback unit configured to play the affirmation back in accordance with at least one of the following payback modes: meditation mode and sleep mode. 1a recording unit configured to record the affirmation;a setup engine configured to associate at least one of the following with the recorded affirmation: volume level, imagery that displays on a viewing medium during affirmation playback, sub-sonic sound types, subconscious sound types, standard audio types, pattern types, duration, alarm sounds, playback sequences, segmented playback, wake-up times or wake-up alarms, vibration triggering, vibration types, signal processing, data reporting, pitch, tone, frequency and bass settings;a storage medium configured to store the affirmation as prepared by the setup engine; anda playback unit configured to play the affirmation back in accordance with at least one of the following payback modes: meditation mode and sleep mode.. A device for recording and playing back an affirmation, comprising: 1. Technical FieldThe embodiments described herein are related to affirmation creation and playback through a recording and playback medium.2. Related ArtConventionally, affirmations are audio sound tracks pre-recorded and played back for users. Affirmations are typically not heard in the users own voice ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GAZE TRACKING

A method for gaze tracking is provided. One embodiment of the method for gaze tracking, comprising: presenting a content to a viewer via a playback device, tracking a gaze path of the viewer with a gaze tracker coupled to the playback device, selecting a viewer profile from a plurality of viewer profiles stored in a viewer profile database based on the gaze path of the viewer, and predicting a future gaze location of the viewer based on the viewer profile. Systems perform similar steps and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums each store one or more computer programs are also provided. 1. A method for gaze tracking , comprising:presenting a content to a viewer via a playback device;tracking a gaze path of the viewer with a gaze tracker coupled to the playback device;selecting a viewer profile from a plurality of viewer profiles stored in a viewer profile database based on the gaze path of the viewer; andpredicting a future gaze location of the viewer based on the viewer profile.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the viewer profile comprises an expected gaze path associated with the content.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of viewer profiles comprises one or more viewer profiles generated based on gaze paths of a plurality of users who viewed the content.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of viewer profiles comprises one or more default viewer profile created during a post-production process of the content.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of viewer profiles comprises one or more viewer profiles generated based on tracking a movement of one or more objects in the content.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:selecting a portion of the content based on the future gaze location; andbuffering the portion of the content at the playback device.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the portion of the content corresponds to a focal area associated with the future gaze location.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein ...

WEARABLE APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING AUDIO SIGNALS

A wearable apparatus for processing an audio signal may include at least one microphone configured to capture the audio signal from an environment of a user of the wearable apparatus and at least one processor. The at least one processor may be programmed to analyze the audio signal to identify an audio trigger. After identifying the audio trigger, the at least one processor may be programmed to store a portion of the audio signal containing a target audio segment related to the audio trigger and determine an action by analyzing the portion of the audio signal. 1. A wearable apparatus for processing an audio signal , the wearable apparatus comprising:at least one microphone configured to capture the audio signal from an environment of a user of the wearable apparatus; and analyze the audio signal to identify an audio trigger;', 'after identifying the audio trigger, store a portion of the audio signal containing a target audio segment related to the audio trigger; and', 'determine an action by analyzing the portion of the audio signal., 'at least one processor programmed to2. The wearable apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the audio signal comprises a segment of the audio signal preceding the audio trigger.3. The wearable apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the audio signal comprises a segment of the audio signal subsequent to the audio trigger.4. The wearable apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further programmed to receive from the user an indication of a duration for the portion of the audio signal.5. The wearable apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the audio signal comprises a pattern of speech.6. The wearable apparatus of claim 5 , wherein at least a part of the pattern of speech is used as an action modifier.7. The wearable apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the pattern of speech comprises a plurality of keywords claim 5 , and wherein the audio trigger comprises at least one keyword.8. The wearable apparatus of claim 1 , ...

Playback Device

A system is described for maintaining synchrony of operations among a plurality of devices that have independent clocking arrangements. The system includes a task distribution device that distributes tasks to a synchrony group comprising a plurality of devices that are to perform the tasks distributed by the task distribution device in synchrony. The task distribution device distributes each task to the members of the synchrony group over a network. Each task is associated with a time stamp that indicates a time, relative to a clock maintained by the task distribution device, at which the members of the synchrony group are to execute the task. Each member of the synchrony group periodically obtains from the task distribution device an indication of the current time indicated by its clock, determines a time differential between the task distribution device's clock and its respective clock and determines therefrom a time at which, according to its respective clock, the time stamp indicates that it is to execute the task. 1. A first zone player comprising:a network interface that is configured to communicatively couple the first zone player to at least one data network;a local clock that is configured to provide a clock time of the first zone player;at least one processor;a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium; and receive, via the network interface, a request to engage in synchronous playback of audio content as part of a synchrony group comprising at least a second zone player that is communicatively coupled to the first zone player via the at least one data network;', exchange, via the network interface with a third zone player that is communicatively coupled to the first zone player via the at least one data network, timing information that facilitates time synchronization between at least the first zone player and the third zone player, wherein the third zone player is not a member of the synchrony group;', 'receive, via the network interface from the ...

Playback Device

A system is described for maintaining synchrony of operations among a plurality of devices that have independent clocking arrangements. The system includes a task distribution device that distributes tasks to a synchrony group comprising a plurality of devices that are to perform the tasks distributed by the task distribution device in synchrony. The task distribution device distributes each task to the members of the synchrony group over a network. Each task is associated with a time stamp that indicates a time, relative to a clock maintained by the task distribution device, at which the members of the synchrony group are to execute the task. Each member of the synchrony group periodically obtains from the task distribution device an indication of the current time indicated by its clock, determines a time differential between the task distribution device's clock and its respective clock and determines therefrom a time at which, according to its respective clock, the time stamp indicates that it is to execute the task. 1. A first zone player comprising:a network interface that is configured to communicatively couple the first zone player to at least one data network;at least one processor;a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium; and receiving, via the network interface, a request to engage in synchronous playback of audio content as part of a synchrony group that includes at least a second zone player that is communicatively coupled to the first zone player via the at least one data network;', detecting an indication that the first zone player is to operate in (a) one of a control-master mode or a control-slave mode for the synchrony group and (b) one of an audio-master mode or an audio-slave mode for the synchrony group; and', 'beginning to operate in the synchrony group in accordance with the indication;, 'after receiving the request to enter into the synchrony group, receive, via the network interface, first control information for the synchrony group ...

APPLICATION FOR ENHANCING A MULTIMEDIA USAGE ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

The present invention relates to implementing an application that enhances the multimedia usage by allowing the consumer to record a video seamlessly without interrupting the streaming of an audio file that is played either in the foreground or in the background on an electronic device. Further, the application allows the user to synchronize the recorded video file with an audio file and merge a plurality video files that are recorded. Furthermore, the application can be used to monitor the speed of the video file that is streamed on the electronic device. 1. An application used to enhance a multimedia usage on an electronic device , wherein said application comprises of:a means to seamlessly record a video while an audio file is being played without interrupting the streaming of said audio file;a means to synchronize said audio file being played either in the foreground or in the background with said video file that is being recorded;a means to merge a plurality of video files that are recorded;a means to monitor the speed of streaming said video that is recorded; anda means to multitask while recording said video.2. The application as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said audio file being played can be streamed by using any of the existing audio player application that is available on said electronic device.3. The application as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said means to record said video can be initiated by: performing a gesture claim 1 , performing at least one activity on said application user interface.4. The application as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said at least one activity that can be performed on said application user interface to initiate said video recording includes but not limited to a button press claim 3 , a slide movement claim 3 , a mouse click.5. The application as claimed in claim 3 , wherein initiating said video recording by performing a gesture comprises of a single tap claim 3 , a double tap claim 3 , a swipe claim 3 , a hover gesture ...

ROBUST PACKET LOSS HANDLING IN RECORDING REAL-TIME VIDEO

Improved systems and methods of video decoding and recording in real-time video communications for use in lossy network environments. The disclosed systems and methods can employ a plurality of wait time thresholds for retransmission of missing video packets, based at least on the processing performed on the respective video packets, such processing including video decoding in a real-time video communication between client devices, and video recording and storing in a video file. The disclosed system and methods can also adaptively perform error concealment on video frames in the bitstream domain prior to recording and storing encoded video frame data in a video file, based at least on estimates of the complexities of the respective video frames. 1. A method of video decoding and recording in real-time video communications in a lossy network environment , comprising:obtaining, at a video receiver, one or more video packets of a real-time video communication, the video receiver including a video decoder for decoding data of at least one video frame, and a video recorder for recording data of the at least one video frame;determining whether the one or more obtained video packets of the real-time video communication have one or more missing video packets;having determined that the one or more obtained video packets of the real-time video communication have one or more missing video packets, transmitting, by the video receiver, at least one retransmission request for at least some of the missing video packets;monitoring a time elapsed since transmission of the at least one retransmission request;in the event the monitored time elapsed exceeds a first wait time threshold, determining an occurrence of eventual packet loss for decoding the data of the at least one video frame; andin the event the monitored time elapsed exceeds a second wait time threshold, determining a further occurrence of eventual packet loss for recording the data of the at least one video frame.2. The ...

METHOD AND SYSTEMFOR CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE PERSONAL VIDEO CLIP

A method of analyzing and presenting at least one video of a user in a comprehensive personal clip of the user's participation in an event, the method comprises providing users of the event with an identification sign, the identification sign comprises at least one unique two-dimensional (2D) barcode pattern and at least one predesigned common pattern; creating a lookup table of users' IDs, each user's ID being associated with the user's unique 2D barcode pattern; receiving at least one video of the event; extracting sample frames from the at least one video of the event in an initial predetermined rate; detecting and identifying at least one unique 2D barcode pattern in the sample frames and creating a time appearance index representing at least one user's at least one video segment, according to the at least one identified unique 2D barcode pattern; editing at least one of the at least one video segment that features at least one of the users based on the time appearance index; and integrating the at least one video segment into a comprehensive personal clip. 1. A method of analyzing and presenting at least one video of a user in a comprehensive personal clip of said user's participation in an event , said method comprises:providing users of said event with an identification sign, said identification sign comprises at least one unique two-dimensional (2D) barcode pattern and at least one predesigned common pattern;creating a lookup table of users' IDs, each user's ID being associated with said user's unique 2D barcode pattern;receiving at least one video of said event;extracting sample frames from said at least one video of said event in an initial predetermined rate;detecting and identifying at least one unique 2D barcode pattern in said sample frames and creating a time appearance index representing at least one user's at least one video segment, according to said at least one identified unique 2D barcode pattern;editing at least one of said at least one video ...

RECORDED DATA PROCESSING METHOD AND RECORDED DATA PROCESSING DEVICE

A recorded data processing method includes calculating, for each of N (N is a natural number of three or more) recorded data pairs each formed by two pieces of recorded data that are adjacent to each other when N pieces of recorded data each representing a recording target including at least one of audio or an image are arranged cyclically, a time difference between time signals representing temporal changes of the recording target in the two respective pieces of recorded data of the recorded data pair. It is also evaluated whether or not the N pieces of recorded data include recorded data having no relation according to a total value of N time differences calculated for the N recorded data pairs. 1. A recorded data processing method comprising:calculating, for each of N (N is a natural number of three or more) recorded data pairs each formed by two pieces of recorded data that are adjacent to each other when N pieces of recorded data each representing a recording target including at least one of audio or video are arranged cyclically, a time difference between time signals representing temporal changes of the recording target in the two respective pieces of recorded data of the recorded data pair; andevaluating whether or not the recorded data having no relevance among N pieces of recorded data according to a total value of N time differences calculated for the N recorded data pairs.2. The recorded data processing method according to claim 1 , whereinin the calculating of the time difference, the time difference is calculated for each recorded data pair of the N pieces of recorded data including N−1 pieces of recorded data having relation to each other and one piece of recorded data having unknown relation to the N−1 pieces of recorded data, andin the evaluating, when the recorded data are evaluated as including recorded data having no relevance among N pieces of recorded data, the one piece of recorded data is decided to be recorded data having no relation to the ...

STEREOSCOPIC VIDEO RECORDING METHOD, STEREOSCOPIC VIDEO RECORDING MEDIUM, STEREOSCOPIC VIDEO REPRODUCING METHOD, STEREOSCOPIC VIDEO RECORDING APPARATUS, AND STEREOSCOPIC VIDEO REPRODUCING APPARATUS

The present invention is for more optimally performing recording and reproduction of stereoscopic video. In the present invention, parallax information is utilized to store, in a recording medium, stereoscopic video including left-eye images and right-eye images. Particularly, for video content that contains stereoscopic images, information is obtained regarding the amount of variation in parallactic angle having a given or larger value, a variation time that the variation in parallactic angle takes, and the number of times that the variation in parallactic angle occurs. An evaluation value is calculated that corresponds to the degree of eye fatigue on the basis of the amount of variation, the variation time, and the number of times of the variation. According to the present invention, the video content is encoded in such a manner that the evaluation value is within a given range, and then recorded in the recording medium. 1. A stereoscopic video reproducing method using left-eye images and right-eye images comprising:decoding a primary digital image block for a primary image;decoding a secondary digital image block for a secondary image; andreproducing a stereoscopic image with said decoded primary and secondary images,wherein said primary image, which is used for reproducing two dimensional image, is used as one of a left-eye image and a right-eye image according to a data flag indicating whether said primary image is used as one of a left-eye image and a right-eye image,wherein said secondary image is used as the one of the left-eye image and the right-eye image for which said primary image is not used, andwherein said secondary image is dependent on image information in said primary image in such manner that said secondary digital image block is derived from said primary digital image block.2. A stereoscopic video reproducing apparatus using left-eye images and right-eye images comprising:a decoder which decodes a primary digital image block for a primary image, ...

SYNCHRONIZING WIRELESS SENSOR DATA AND VIDEO

Techniques are provided to implement the display of synchronized sensor data and captured video signal. A mobile computing device receives a set of data points from a multi-sensor device. The set of data points may be assigned a timestamp value, obtained from an internal clock within the mobile computing device. Sets of data points and their assigned timestamp values are aggregated into an aggregated sensor dataset that represents the sets of data points over a particular period of time. Concurrently to receiving the sensor data, video frames are received. The video frames with an assigned timestamp value are stored in a video frame dataset that represents video frames over a particular period of time. The aggregated sensor dataset and the video frame dataset are synchronized and combined into a single combined video dataset based upon the assigned timestamp values of the sets of data points and the video frames. 1. A computer-implemented method for synchronizing and simultaneously playing sensor data and video frame data , the method comprising:receiving input indicating a selection of a particular timestamp value from a plurality of timestamp values, and a selection of a particular timestamp range that starts at the particular timestamp value;receiving, from a multi-sensor device, a data point set that includes a plurality of data points that have been captured during the particular timestamp range;generating a first graphical representation of the data point set;receiving a video frame set that includes a plurality of video frames that have been captured during the particular timestamp range;generating a second graphical representation of the video frame set;receiving placement configuration data for the first graphical representation and the second graphical representation;based on the placement configuration data, adjusting relative sizes and placements of displays of the first graphical representation and the second graphical representation;synchronizing ...

AUDIO DATA PROCESSING METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

An audio data processing method, an electronic device, and a storage medium are provided, which are related to the field of data processing. The method includes: receiving sound production requests respectively sent by a plurality of sound production applications, wherein respective sound production requests include information of ports corresponding to respective sound production applications; acquiring audio data and sound mixing parameters corresponding to the respective sound production applications through the ports corresponding to the respective sound production applications; and mixing respective audio data according to the sound mixing parameters for the respective sound production applications, to generate audio data to be played. 1. An audio data processing method , comprising:receiving sound production requests respectively sent by a plurality of sound production applications, wherein respective sound production requests comprise information of ports corresponding to respective sound production applications;acquiring audio data and sound mixing parameters corresponding to the respective sound production applications through the ports corresponding to the respective sound production applications; andmixing respective audio data according to the sound mixing parameters for the respective sound production applications, to generate audio data to be played.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sound production applications comprise a first sound production application claim 1 , and before receiving the sound production requests respectively sent by the plurality of sound production applications claim 1 , the method further comprises:receiving a first registration request sent by the first sound production application, wherein the first registration request comprises an identification, audio data and a sound mixing parameter for the first sound production application;in case that there exists a preset port for the first sound production ...

USER INTERFACE LEVEL TUTORIALS

User interface level tutorials can be provided based upon recording as a tutorial a script and/or a video at a user interface level of progression through application-specific actions. Access to the tutorial can be provided based upon detection of an access to an application and/or a difficulty with the application. 1. A system to provide user interface level tutorials , comprising a processing resource in communication with a non-transitory machine readable medium having instructions executed by the processing resource to implement:a record engine to record as a tutorial at least one of a script and a video at a user interface level of progression through application-specific actions; andan access engine to provide access to the tutorial based upon detection of at least one of an access to an application and a difficulty with the application.2. The system of claim 1 , comprising a video generation engine to automatically generate a video when a script is completed.3. The system of claim 1 , comprising a video generation engine to automatically generate a video at the user interface level upon detection of the difficulty with the application to enable analysis of the difficulty.4. The system of claim 1 , comprising a video generation engine to automatically generate a number of videos at the user interface level of execution of a script on a number of different combinations selected from operating systems claim 1 , browsers claim 1 , and user interfaces.5. The system of claim 1 , comprising a conversion engine in a dedicated cloud service that automatically edits a script to create a video with additional visually displayable steps.6. The system of claim 1 , comprising an upload engine linkable to a video hosting service to upload a video tutorial claim 1 , wherein the uploaded video tutorial is at least one of downloadable and accessible by video streaming.7. A non-transitory machine-readable medium storing instructions executable by a processing resource to:record ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND PROGRAM STORAGE MEDIUM

A portable apparatus includes a first connector, a memory, and first circuitry. The first connector automatically receives a plurality of content data from a computer. The memory stores the plurality of content data. The first circuitry performs a mutual authentication process with the computer via the first connector, and plays back the plurality of content data. The computer includes second circuitry and a second connector. The first circuitry stores the plurality of content data to a storage medium, and provides a graphical user interface to receive an input identifying a list of the plurality of content data stored in said storage medium that are to be automatically transferred to the portable apparatus. The second connector is configured to transfer the plurality of content data stored in the storage medium to the portable apparatus. 1. (canceled)2. A portable apparatus comprising:a first connector configured to automatically receive a plurality of content data from a computer;a memory configured to store the plurality of content data; perform a mutual authentication process with the computer via the first connector, and', 'play back the plurality of content data,, 'first circuitry configured to'} [ store the plurality of content data to a storage medium, and', 'provide a graphical user interface to receive an input identifying a list of the plurality of content data stored in said storage medium that are to be automatically transferred to the portable apparatus, and, 'second circuitry that is configured to'}, 'a second connector configured to transfer the plurality of content data stored in the storage medium to the portable apparatus based on a result of the mutual authentication process performed with the portable apparatus and without regard to a user input to initiate the transfer., 'wherein the computer includes'}3. The portable apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the second circuitry is further configured to implement a reading unit configured to ...

Playback Device

A system is described for maintaining synchrony of operations among a plurality of devices that have independent clocking arrangements. The system includes a task distribution device that distributes tasks to a synchrony group comprising a plurality of devices that are to perform the tasks distributed by the task distribution device in synchrony. The task distribution device distributes each task to the members of the synchrony group over a network. Each task is associated with a time stamp that indicates a time, relative to a clock maintained by the task distribution device, at which the members of the synchrony group are to execute the task. Each member of the synchrony group periodically obtains from the task distribution device an indication of the current time indicated by its clock, determines a time differential between the task distribution device's clock and its respective clock and determines therefrom a time at which, according to its respective clock, the time stamp indicates that it is to execute the task. 1. A computing device comprising:a network interface that is configured to provide an interconnection with at least one data network;a clock that is configured to provide a clock time of the computing device;at least one processor;a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium; and operating in a first mode in which the computing device is not serving as an audio information channel device for any synchrony group;', 'receiving an indication that the computing device is to begin serving as an audio information channel device for a synchrony group that comprises at least first and second zone players that are communicatively coupled with the computing device over an asynchronous local area network (LAN), wherein the computing device, the first zone player, and the second zone player each have a different respective clock time;', 'after receiving the indication, transitioning from the first mode to a second mode in which the computing device is ...

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM

The present invention provides an audio enhancement system which is achieved by processing a duplicate of a recording or audio file and creating therefrom at least two identical secondary signals or two layers. One of the layers is the duplicated original and the other being an exact duplicate of that duplicated original. The enhanced audio files or recordings are used to enable the owner of the original audio file to purchase the enhanced audio. The user is enabled by the present system to compare the enhanced duplicate to the original to determine whether or not to purchase the enhanced audio. 1. A system for enhancing the sound of an initial audio file for a user , comprising:(a) uploading to an audio enhancement server an initial audio file provided by the user;(b) preparing a duplicate of the initial audio file;(c) enhancing the sound of the duplicate, and(d) transmitting at least a portion of the enhanced duplicate to the user to enable the user to determine whether or not to purchase the enhanced duplicate.2. The system of wherein the initial audio recording is enhanced by a process comprising:(a) reducing the level of the initial audio file;(b) processing the reduced level duplicate audio file in an equalizer;(c) thereafter, splitting the duplicated initial audio file into a first layer and second layer; (i) first reducing the layer in volume at a fader;', '(ii) processing the layer at an equalizer;', '(iii) reducing the volume at a fader;', '(iv) compressing the layer at a compressor;', '(v) reducing the volume, again;', '(vi) processing the layer at a compressor/expander;', '(vii) adjusting the volume, again;', '(viii) processing the volume adjusted layer at an equalizer;', (1) reducing the volume of the layered layers;', '(2) processing the layered layers at a limiter;', '(3) processing the layered layers through a master fader; and', '(4) thereafter outputting the enhanced audio file., '(ix) layering the layers together and thereafter;'}], '(d) ...

CLIP CREATION AND COLLABORATION

A user performance that can include audio and video performance may be added to a multi-track clip. The combined user performance and clip can be stored at a local device as a composite performance, and effects processing may be applied to the user performance. The composite performance may be previewed and can be sent to a computer device over a computer network for sharing with other users. 1. A method of processing data sent over a computer network , the method comprising:receiving a clip from a first computer device at a second computer device, the clip comprising one or more tracks of clip data configured for playback by a playback application and including at least one synchronization indicator in each of the one or more tracks, to which the tracks may be aligned for synchronized playback;producing playback of the one or more tracks at an output terminal of the second computer device in response to a playback command;recording a user performance received through an input terminal of the second computer device in response to a record command and storing the recorded user performance at the second computer device in response to a store command;generating a combined performance comprising the recorded user performance and at least one of the one or more tracks of clip data, in response to a preview command at the second computer device;storing the combined performance in response to a store command at the second computer device.2. The method as in claim 1 , the method further including:sending the combined performance over the computer network in response to a submit command at the second computer device.3. The method as in claim 1 , wherein the sent combined performance is sent over the computer network to a sharing service.4. The method as in claim 1 , further including:selecting at least one effect process to apply to the user performance prior to generating the combined performance.5. The method as in claim 4 , wherein the effect process comprises a ...

METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR EDITING MEDIA CONTENT

In an example embodiment, a method, apparatus and computer program product are provided. The method includes facilitating receipt of a first media content comprising a first audio track and a first video track, and a second media content comprising a second audio track. Section mapping between a first and a second plurality of audio sections associated with the first and second audio tracks, respectively is performed to determine a plurality of mapping audio sections. Relative position of at least one video transition with respect to the audio section is determined. A corresponding at least one video transition associated with at least one video transition is created in a mapping audio section, based on the relative position of the at least one video transition in the audio section. The first video track is modified based on the relative position of the corresponding at least one video transition in mapping audio section. 1. A method comprising:facilitating receipt of a first media content comprising a first audio track and a first video track, and a second media content comprising a second audio track;determining a first plurality of audio sections associated with the first audio track and a second plurality of audio sections associated with the second audio track;performing section mapping between the first plurality of audio sections and the second plurality of audio sections to determine a plurality of mapping audio sections in the second audio track corresponding to the first plurality of audio sections;determining, in an audio section of the first plurality of audio sections, relative position of at least one video transition with respect to the audio section;creating a corresponding at least one video transition associated with the at least one video transition in a mapping audio section of the plurality of mapping audio sections, the mapping audio section being corresponding to the audio section of the first plurality of audio sections, the corresponding at ...

RECORDING MEDIUM, PLAYBACK METHOD, AND PLAYBACK DEVICE

A recording medium includes a video stream of a standard-luminance range and a video stream of high-luminance range, which are used selectively in accordance with a playback environment. The recording medium also includes a subtitle stream of the standard-luminance range and a subtitle stream of the high-luminance range, which are used selectively in accordance with the playback environment. A playlist file includes a management region where playback control information relating to a main stream is stored, and includes an extended region. The management region stores first playback control information specifying playing of the video stream of the high-luminance range and the subtitle stream of the high-luminance range in combination. The extended region stores second playback control information specifying playing of the video stream of the standard-luminance range and the subtitle stream of the standard-luminance range in combination. 1. A playback device that reads out and plays a content from a recording medium in which are recordeda video stream of standard-luminance range, and a video stream of high-luminance range that is a broader luminance range than the standard-luminance range,a subtitle stream of the standard-luminance range, and a subtitle stream of the high-luminance range, anda playlist file storing playback control information of the content, and including a management region and an extended region,the management region storing first playback control information specifying that the video stream of the high-luminance range and the subtitle stream of the high-luminance range are to be played in combination,the extended region storing second playback control information specifying that the video stream of the standard-luminance range and the subtitle stream of the standard-luminance range are to be played in combination,the playlist file further including a sub-playlist region storing the playback control information relating to a sub-stream played at ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A configuration is realized in which block encryption MMT format data is reproduced by applying a time stamp. An MMT format stream file and a reproduction control information file are generated and recorded in a medium. The stream file includes encryption block data to which an encryption key generated by using an additional header in which copy control information of a block unit is stored, as a seed, is applied, and the additional header. Position identification information capable of determining a position of reproduction data, a position of the seed to be applied to decoding of the reproduction data, a position of the time stamp, and a position of the seed to be applied to decoding of the time stamp is recorded in the reproduction control information file. Data decoding, and reproduction to which the time stamp is applied are performed by using recording information. 1. An information processing apparatus , comprising:a data processor configured to input MPEG media transport (MMT) format data, and to generate recording data according to a BDAV format or an SPAV format that is a data recording format with respect to an information recording medium, whereinthe data processor,generates a stream file in which the MMT format data is stored as reproduction data, and a reproduction control information file in which reproduction control information of the stream file is stored,stores copy control information of a block unit configuring the stream file in an additional header, andperforms block encryption of the block unit by an encryption key that is generated by using configuration data of the additional header as a seed, and generates a stream file including the additional header and encryption block data as a constituent.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe data processor generates configuration data of the stream file as an MMT protocol (MMTP) packet string or a type length value (TLV) packet string.3. The information processing ...

Audio Response Based on User Worn Microphones to Direct or Adapt Program Responses System and Method

A system, method, and wireless earpieces for communicating with a virtual reality headset. A position and an orientation of a head of a user are detected utilizing at least wireless earpieces. Audio content is received. The audio content is enhanced utilizing the position and the orientation of the head of the user. The audio content is immediately delivered to the user. The method may further include communicating the position and the orientation of the head of the user to the virtual reality headset. The audio content may be based on the orientation and position of the head of the user.

MULTI-CHANNEL BINAURAL RECORDING AND DYNAMIC PLAYBACK

Methods and systems are provided for enhanced audio experiences in VR/AR applications. The apparatuses of this disclosure are adapted to record multiple binaural stereo pairs and play back select binaural pairs corresponding to users' head positions. A substantially spherical microarray is utilized in various embodiments for recording multiple binaural stereo pairs. A VR/AR headset is further adapted to track a user's head positions and dynamically play back binaural sound pairs corresponding to the head positions. 1. A system for surround sound recording and binaural playback corresponding to at least two head positions of a user , comprising:a substantially spherical microphone array adapted to record multiple binaural sound pairs;a multi-channel recording processor adapted to process the multiple binaural sound pairs thereby producing multiple pairs of binaural audio;a multi-channel playback processor adapted to retrieve a head position of the user, and relate coordinates of the multiple pairs of binaural audio to coordinates of the head position thereby reproducing a binaural sound pair corresponding to the head position; anda playback unit adapted to playback the binaural sound pair, wherein the substantially spherical microphone array comprises a substantially spherical frame and a plurality of microphones affixed to the frame, wherein each of the plurality of microphones is paired with a microphone on an orthodrome at its opposite side for recording binaural sound pairs.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the playback unit is one of a headphone and an earphone.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the one of a headphone and an earphone is wireless.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the multi-channel playback processor further comprises a tracking unit adapted to track head positions of a user in a 3-D coordinate system.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the tracking unit is a virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) headset.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein ...

Apparatus and method of mapping a virtual environment

A method of mapping a virtual environment includes: obtaining a first sequence of video images output by a videogame title; obtaining a corresponding sequence of in-game virtual camera positions at which the video images were created; obtaining a corresponding sequence of depth buffer values for a depth buffer used by the videogame whilst creating the video images; and, for each of a plurality of video images and corresponding depth buffer values of the obtained sequences, obtain mapping points corresponding to a selected predetermined set of depth values corresponding to a predetermined set of positions within a respective video image; where for each pair of depth values and video image positions, a mapping point has a distance from the virtual camera position based upon the depth value, and a position based upon the relative positions of the virtual camera and the respective video image position, thereby obtaining a map dataset of mapping points corresponding to the first sequence of video images.

FRAME BUFFER COMPRESSING CIRCUITRY AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

An image processing apparatus includes a memory configured to store compressed data; and frame buffer compressing circuitry which includes encoder circuitry configured to compress at least some of source data to generate the compressed data and transmit the compressed data to the memory, and decoder circuitry configured to read and decompress the compressed data from the memory, in which the compressed data includes a payload and a header including actual compressed data and flag, the frame buffer compressing circuitry is configured to reflect a result obtained by comparing an accumulated compressibility corresponding to the compressed data with a reference compressibility in the flag, and is configured to perform compression or decompression in a lossy mode or a lossless mode depending on the flag. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a multi-media IP configured to process raw data to generate source data, and receives and uses output data;frame buffer compressing circuitry configured to operate in a lossy mode or a lossless mode to compress the source data into compressed data or decompress the compressed data into the output data; anda memory configured to store the compressed data and is accessed by the multi-media IP,wherein the frame buffer compressing circuitry is configured to select the lossy mode or the lossless mode on the basis of an accumulated compressibility of the compressed data and performs compression or decompression based on the selected mode.2. The image processing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the source data includes at least one frame including a plurality of blocks claim 1 , andwherein the frame buffer compressing circuitry is configured to operate in the lossy mode when the accumulated compressibility of at least two blocks among the plurality of blocks exceeds a reference compressibility, and otherwise, the frame buffer compressing circuitry is configured to operate in the lossless mode.3. The image processing apparatus of claim 2 ...

VIDEO PROCESSING SYSTEM USING RING BUFFER AND RACING-MODE RING BUFFER ACCESS CONTROL SCHEME

A video processing system has a storage device, an audio/video demultiplexing circuit, and a video decoder. The storage device has a bitstream buffer that is a ring buffer. The audio/video demultiplexing circuit receives an input data, and performs an audio/video demultiplexing operation upon the input data to write data of a video bitstream into the ring buffer. The video decoder fetches data of the video bitstream from the ring buffer, and performs a video decoding operation upon the fetched data of the video bitstream. 1. A video processing system comprising: 'a bitstream buffer, wherein the bitstream buffer is a ring buffer;', 'a storage device, comprisingan audio/video demultiplexing circuit, arranged to receive an input data, and perform an audio/video demultiplexing operation upon the input data to write data of a video bitstream into the ring buffer; anda video decoder, arranged to fetch data of the video bitstream from the ring buffer, and perform a video decoding operation upon the fetched data of the video bitstream.2. The video processing system of claim 1 , wherein the audio/video demultiplexing circuit is further arranged to update a write pointer to the video decoder claim 1 , where the write pointer is indicative of a current write address of writing data of the video bitstream into the ring buffer by the audio/video demultiplexing circuit; and the video decoder comprises:a read controller, arranged to compare the write pointer with a read pointer, and stop fetching data of the video bitstream from the ring buffer when the read pointer catches up the write pointer, where the read pointer is indicative of a current read address of fetching data of the video bitstream from the ring buffer by the video decoder.3. The video processing system of claim 2 , wherein the read controller does not resume fetching data of the video bitstream from the ring buffer until the audio/video demultiplexing circuit updates the write pointer to a new value.4. The video ...

METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONIZING AUDIOVISUAL CONTENT WITH INERTIAL MEASUREMENTS

A method, apparatus and system for synchronizing audiovisual content with inertial outputs for content reproduced on a mobile content device include, in response to a vibration of the mobile content device, receiving a recorded audio signal and a corresponding recorded inertial signal generated by the vibration. The recorded signals are each processed to determine a timestamp for a corresponding peak in each of the recorded signals. A time distance between the timestamp of the recorded audio signal and the timestamp of the recorded inertial signal is determine and inertial signals for content reproduced on the mobile content device are shifted by an amount of time equal to the determined time distance between the timestamp of the recorded audio signal and the timestamp of the recorded inertial signal. 1. A method for synchronizing audiovisual content with inertial measurements associated with timestamps on a mobile device recording the audiovisual content , said audiovisual content comprising a synchronized audio track , comprising:in response to a vibration of the mobile device, recording an audio signal within the audio track and an inertial signal within the inertial measurements, both being generated by said vibration;processing the recorded audio signal to determine a first timestamp for a peak in the audio signal;processing the recorded inertial signal to determine a second timestamp for a peak in the inertial signal;determining a time distance between the first timestamp and the second timestamp; andshifting inertial measurement timestamps by said time distance causing the synchronization of audiovisual content with inertial measurements.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said vibration of the mobile device is caused by a built-in vibrator of the mobile device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said inertial signal comprises an acceleration signal.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said inertial signal comprises a signal from a gyroscope.5. The method of ...

Spatially Synchronized Video

A method and apparatus to spatially synchronize individual frames of a digital video recording with the spatial location of a recording camera at the time that the relevant digital video frame was recorded. The digital video is played back at a speed in relation to the rate that a playback device is traveling. The frame rate is based on movement of the recording device—frames per distance (fpd) moved. The spatially recorded digital video includes periodic position frames, with absolute or virtual position. Alternatively, position frames may be captured after a given change of distance.

Camera Peripheral Device for Supplemental Audio Capture and Remote Control of Camera

A peripheral device (e.g., a small wearable device) may operate in conjunction with a camera to enable in-the-moment capture and control. The peripheral device may receive voice commands and uses voice recognition to generate a control signal to control the camera, thereby enabling users to freely participate in their activities while seamlessly controlling the camera in a hands-free manner. Additionally, the peripheral device may operate as a wireless microphone source to capture high quality audio for instead of or in addition to audio captured by the camera. This may provide improved audio quality in certain operating conditions such as during narrating and interviewing. 1. A method for operating a camera in communication with a peripheral device , the method comprising:establishing a wireless connection between the camera and the peripheral device;receiving from the peripheral device, a first control signal indicative of a request to enter a narration mode;in response to receiving the first control signal, receiving ambient audio captured by the peripheral device while the camera is recording the video and encoding the received ambient audio captured by the peripheral device as a primary audio source for the video;receiving from the peripheral device, a second control signal indicative of a request to exit the narration mode; andin response to receiving the second control signal, capturing ambient audio by the camera while the camera is recording the video and encoding the ambient audio captured by the camera as the primary audio source for the video.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:in response to receiving the first control signal, recording ambient audio by the camera as a secondary audio source; andstoring the recorded ambient audio captured by the camera as a secondary audio track in association with the video.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:in response to receiving the first control signal, recording ambient audio by the camera as ...

System and method for play while recording processing

A system and method of the present invention allow the playback of recorded data as the data is being recorded. Data is read from a source location, converted into an encoded format and stored in a database. At the same time, the stored data is read from the database, and played as the data is being recorded.

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

The present invention comprises an input part for inputting image data, a receiving part for receiving production information relating to production transmitted from another apparatus, a recording part for recording the production information received by the receiving part and image data input by the input part, a detection part for detecting a recording position on a recording medium at an editing point of image data recorded by the recording part, and a transmission part for transmitting information of the recording position detected by the detection part, whereby identification information for identifying image data and voice data is recorded in a recording medium or a recording device, this relieving a burden on a photographer and an editor and facilitating extraction of image data and voice data. 120-. (canceled)21. An image processing apparatus for recording image data in a recording medium , comprising:input means for inputting image data;receiving means for receiving production information relating to production transmitted from another apparatus;recording means for recording production information received by the receiving means and image data input by the input means in the recording medium;detection means for detecting a recording position on the recording medium of an editing point of image data recorded by the recording means; andtransmission means for transmitting information of the recording position detected by the detection means to another apparatus. This is a continuation application of application Ser. No. 11/788,204, filed Apr. 19, 2007 which is a divisional application of Ser. No. 09/971,537, filed Oct. 3, 2001, which is a continuation of International Application PCT/JP01/00865, filed Feb. 7, 2001, and is entitled to the priority filing dates of Japanese applications 2000-029089 and 2000-113278, filed in Japan on Feb. 7, 2000 and Apr. 10, 2000, respectively, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.The present invention ...

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE

An image processing device includes a multimedia intellectual property (IP) block which processes image data including a first component and a second component; a memory; and a frame buffer compressor (FBC) which compresses the image data to generate compressed data and stores the compressed data in the memory. The frame buffer compressor includes a logic circuit which controls a compression sequence of the first component and the second component of the image data. 1. An image processing device comprising:a multimedia intellectual property (IP) block configured to process image data including a first component comprising a luma component and a second component comprising a chroma component;a memory; anda frame buffer compressor (FBC) configured to compress the image data to generate compressed data and store the compressed data in the memory,wherein the frame buffer compressor includes an encoder and a decoder,wherein the encoder includes a first mode selector configured to determine whether to perform a first mode or a second mode,wherein the encoder includes a compress manager configured to control a compression sequence of the first component and the second component of the image data.2. The image processing device of claim 1 , wherein the encoder further includes a plurality of compress modules configured to compress the image data to generate the compressed data claim 1 ,wherein a number of compress modules used for generating the compressed data in the first mode is different from a number of compress modules used for generating the compressed data in the second mode.3. The image processing device of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of compress modules include:a first compress module configured to compress the image data to generate a first compressed data;a second compress module configured to compress the first compressed data to generate a second compressed data; anda third compress module configured to compress the second compressed data to generate a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLAYBACK OF MEDIA CONTENT WITH SUPPORT FOR AUDIO TOUCH CACHING

A system and method for playback of media content, for example music, video, or other media content. A media device having a media playback application and including a touch-sensitive user interface can be adapted to display a visual array of media options, for example as a grid or list of card elements. Each media option can be associated with one or more media content items that can be streamed to and/or played on the device. The system can determine a selected card element, or media options that are proximate to a selected point or region of the visual array, and play or crossfade media content as appropriate. In accordance with various embodiments, additional features can be provided that improve user interaction, for example the use of audible notifications, media caching, or touch menus. 1. A system for playback of media content , including the use of media caching , comprising:a media device, including a processor, and a media playback application executing thereon, wherein the media playback application is adapted to play media content provided by a computer system operating as a media server; wherein the user interface is adapted to display a visual array of media options, and', 'wherein each media option within the visual array of media options is associated with at least one media content item that can be provided by the media server and streamed to the media device, to be played at the media device;, 'a user interface, provided at the media device,'}wherein the media playback application enables portions of media content items to be pre-buffered at the media device, including that, while the visual array of media options is being prepared for display, a portion of one or more media content items associated with the visual array of media options is pre-buffered at the media device as determined by a caching policy; and determine at least one of a cache setting, user setting, user behavior, or visible media option information for those media options ...

Dynamic buffer size switching for burst errors encountered while reading a magnetic tape

In one embodiment, a system for dynamically allocating a ring buffer includes a processor and logic integrated with and/or executable by the processor, the logic being configured to divide a ring buffer into a first portion and a second portion after detecting an error condition in data read from a data storage medium, wherein the first portion is allocated for processing normal read and/or write requests, and wherein the second portion is allocated for processing error recovery procedure (ERP) requests. In another embodiment, a method for dynamically allocating a ring buffer includes dividing a ring buffer into a first portion and a second portion after detecting an error condition in data read from a data storage medium, wherein the first portion is allocated for processing normal read and/or write requests, and wherein the second portion is allocated for processing ERP requests.

ROOM MONITORING DEVICE WITH CONTROLLED RECORDING

A system monitors a person in a dwelling. A detection device is in communication with the user monitoring device. The detection device includes at least one motion/movement gesture sensing device configured to detect at least one of a person's motion, movement and gesture. A user monitoring device includes at least two elements selected from: a proximity sensor; a temperature sensor/humidity sensor; a particulate sensor; a light sensor; a microphone; a speaker; two RF transmitters (BLE/ANT+WIFI); a memory card; and LED's. Recording of a sound of a person's motion, movement and gesture is not always preserved. 1. A system for monitoring a person in a dwelling , comprising:a detection device in communication with the user monitoring device, the detection device including at least one motion/movement gesture sensing device configured to detect at least one of a person's motion, movement and gesture;a user monitoring device including at least two elements selected from: a proximity sensor; a temperature sensor/humidity sensor; a particulate sensor; a light sensor; a speaker; two RF transmitters (BLE/ANT+WIFI); a memory card; LED's;one or more microphones;a connection to a storage medium to store audio recordings; andwherein recording of a sounds from the monitoring device before, after, or during motion, movement and gesture is not always preserved.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the recording is halted in response to motion received from the person monitored.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the recording is via the microphone and is initiated but ceases in responses to signals received from the motion detection device in order to provide privacy.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the motion signal from the detection device is conveyed to the monitoring device using low energy Bluetooth.5. The system of claim 1 , where the storage medium is a remote computer which is connected to the monitoring device via WIFI or Bluetooth claim 1 , and the recording is altered on ...

AUTOMATIC SELECTION OF VIDEO FROM ACTIVE CAMERAS

A method according to one embodiment includes: receiving, by a processing system, sensor data from a sensor device carried by a user or attached to the user's sports equipment during a sporting activity; identifying, by the processing system and based on the sensor data, an event engaged in by the user during a time period; determining, based on the sensor data, a position of the user during the event; identifying a camera that is operational and has the user in view during at least a portion of the time period; and selecting video footage of the event from the identified camera. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:receiving, by a processing system, sensor data from a sensor device coupled to a user during a sporting activity;identifying, by the processing system and based on the sensor data, an event engaged in by the user during a time period;identifying a camera that is operational and has the user in view during at least a portion of the time period; andselecting video footage of the event from the identified camera.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising synchronizing video from the identified camera with the received sensor data using a common source.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the common source comprises a wireless network time stamp.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein selecting video footage of the event further includes selecting at least one frame of the video footage and performing a digital zoom on the at least one frame to select a portion of the frame based on a predetermined criteria.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the camera includes:identifying a plurality of cameras that are operational during the time period; andidentifying a subset of the operational cameras that have the user in view during the time period; andselecting a camera from the subset of operational cameras based on at least one criteria.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the at least one criteria includes a focus level of each camera in the subset. ...

MUSIC CONTEXT SYSTEM AUDIO TRACK STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF REAL-TIME SYNCHRONIZATION OF MUSICAL CONTENT

A system is described that permits identified musical phrases or themes to be synchronized and linked into changing real-world events. The achieved synchronization includes a seamless musical transition—achieved using a timing offset, such as relative advancement of an significant musical “onset,” that is inserted to align with a pre-existing but identified music signature, beat or timebase—between potentially disparate pre-identified musical phrases having different emotive themes defined by their respective time signatures, intensities, keys, musical rhythms and/or musical phrasing. The system operates to augment an overall sensory experience of a user in the real world by dynamically changing, re-ordering or repeating and then playing audio themes within the context of what is occurring in the surrounding physical environment, e.g. during different phases of a cardio workout in a step class the music rate and intensity increase during sprint periods and decrease during recovery periods. 1. A method of determining onsets and their position in a digital signal , the method comprising:separating transient parts of the digital signal from a relatively stationary part of the digital signal to produce a time domain representation;generating an amplitude envelope of the transient part;setting a power threshold in the amplitude envelope and detecting localised peaks in the amplitude envelope that exceed the power threshold; andwith respect to each localised peak, working backwards in time from that localized peak to find a sampling point at which a characteristic of the digital signal before that point in time is maximally different from that same characteristic of the digital signal after that point in time; andselecting, as the position of the onset for the localized peak, the sampling point that is maximally different.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of identifying the onset corresponds to a largest measured power ratio between adjacent predetermined ...

DATA RECORDING CONTROL DEVICE AND DATA RECORDING CONTROL METHOD

A data recording control device includes a recording preparator that generates the file which includes a file type box including information related to a type indicating a type of a player capable of reproducing the file and header information of a media data box storing media data according to the stream data, on the recording media; a box determiner that writes a movie box which includes information used for reproducing the media data, updates a box size included in the header information of the media data box to a size of immediately before the movie box, and appends header information of a free space box which stores predetermined information to a tail of the movie box, during a predetermined period; and a data writer that appends the media data according to the stream data to a tail of the header information of the free space box. 1. A data recording control device which records stream data on a recording media as a file , the device comprising:a recording preparator that generates the file which includes a file type box including information related to a type indicating a type of a player capable of reproducing the file and header information of a media data box storing media data according to the stream data, on the recording media;a box determiner that writes a movie box which includes information used for reproducing the media data, updates a box size included in the header information of the media data box to a size of immediately before the movie box, and appends header information of a free space box which stores predetermined information to a tail of the movie box, during a predetermined period; anda data writer that appends the media data according to the stream data to a tail of the header information of the free space box.2. The data recording control device of claim 1 , further comprising:a reuse area manager that manages an area of the original movie box which is included in the media data box and which becomes a garbage by updating the box size of ...

MEDIA-MEDIA AUGMENTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COMPOSING A MEDIA PRODUCT

A media-content augmentation system includes a processing system that receives input data in the form of temporally-varying events data. The processing system resolves the input into one or more categorized contextual themes, correlates the themes with metadata associated with at least one reference media file, and then splices or fades together selected parts of the media file, thus generating as an output, a media product in which transitions between its contextual themes are aligned with selected temporal events in the input data. The temporarily-varying events take the form of a beginning and an end in the case of a sustained feature, or a specific point in time for a hit point. A method aligns sections in digital media files with temporally-varying events data to compose a media product. The system augments a sensory experience of a user by dynamically changing and then playing selected media files within the context of the categorized themes input to the processing system. 1. A media-content augmentation system having an input and an output , the media-content augmentation system comprising:a processing system receptive to input data containing temporally-varying event data for one or more temporal events; to resolve the temporally-varying event data into one or more of a plurality of categorized contextual themes;', 'to correlate said categorized contextual themes with file-specific metadata of at least one reference media file, said file-specific metadata providing beginning and end timings for at least one contextual theme identified as present within the at least one reference media file; and thereafter', 'to splice or fade together selected parts of the at least one reference media file to generate, at the output, a media product having content transitions between its contextual themes that are aligned with identified and selected temporal events in the input data,, 'wherein the processing system is arranged a beginning and an end in the case of a ...

METHOD FOR CAPTURING AND RECORDING HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO AND AUDIO OUTPUT AS BROADCAST BY COMMERCIAL STREAMING SERVICE PROVIDERS

Methods and systems for recording streaming audio and video by directing an incoming audio-visual stream to a discrete memory region serving as a virtual display. The virtual display is configured with a section visible to the viewer and a section invisible to the viewer, wherein a streaming video is hidden from the user's display under all conditions. The user's browser is pre-loaded with hooks to redirect the video portion of the stream to the invisible section of the virtual memory wherein a video capture tool specifically designed to interact with the hooks can now recognize each function call and intercept each frame as it is rendered in the GPU. Concurrently, the audio portion of the stream is remapped using an audio indexing application. The GPU framebuffers and audio sinks are multiplexed together and saved to disk. The file is immediately accessible for playback or copying. 1. A device for recording a video stream , comprising: a computer graphics processing unit supporting function calls,', 'a web browser with memory space, and', 'a shared-object library, the shared-object library making the computer graphics', "processing unit's function calls and memory space accessible;"], 'a device having'}an original video stream having video content and audio content;a video capture tool;storage;wherein video frames received through the web browser are decoded and rendered through the function calls and passed to the video capture tool;the audio content is remapped and passed as input to the video capture tool;the audio content and the video content are synchronized using the video capture tool;the video frames are multiplexed with the audio stream using the video capture tool to create a copy of the original video stream; andthe copy of the original video stream is saved to storage.2. The device for recording a video stream of claim 1 , wherein the copy of the original video stream saved to storage is an approximate claim 1 , but not exact claim 1 , copy of the ...

MAXIMIZE SMR DRIVE CAPACITY

Systems and methods for maximizing shingled magnetic recording (SMR) drive capacity are described. In one embodiment, the SMR drive may include a main store to store user-accessible data, a media cache and media scratchpad to store internal data temporarily for internal operations, and a storage controller to process read and write requests. In some cases, the main store comprises a shingled media partition and an unshingled media partition. The storage controller may designate one or more data tracks from the shingled media partition as temporary data track guard bands. In some embodiments, a track range is selected based at least in part on at least one of an amount of data in the media cache, a size of the new data in the media cache, and an association between the new data in the media cache and data currently stored within the selected track range. 1. A storage device , the storage device comprising:a main store to store user-accessible data, wherein the main store comprises a shingled media partition;a media cache to store internal data temporarily for internal operations;a storage controller to identify new data on the media cache to transfer to the main store, identify one or more aspects of the new data, and upon identifying the one or more aspects of the new data select a track range from tracks n to n+m among z total tracks in the shingled media partition based on at least one of the one or more aspects of the new data.2. The storage device of claim 1 , comprising:the storage controller to copy the identified new data in the media cache to a data buffer of the storage device.3. The storage device of claim 2 , comprising:the storage controller to determine whether the media cache includes a copy of data written to at least one track from tracks n to n+m−1.4. The storage device of claim 3 , comprising:upon determining the media cache includes a copy of data written to at least one track from tracks n to n+m−1, the storage controller to copy from the media ...

Thermal-assisted magnetic recording device capable of writing magnetic patterns on lower multi-step driving signals

According to one embodiment, there is provided a magnetic disk device including a light irradiation element and a control unit. The light irradiation element is configured to irradiate a magnetic disk with light according to a driving signal. The control unit is configured to lower, in multistep manner, active level of the driving signal contributing intensity of the light when a low frequency pattern of write data is recorded into the magnetic disk.

Recording Level Adjustment Using A Distance To A Sound Source

An apparatus including a recording system including at least one microphone; a controller including a processor and a non-transitory memory, where the controller is configured to automatically adjust at least one recording parameter for a sound signal from the at least one microphone based, at least partially, upon a distance between the apparatus and a sound source; and a distance determinator configured to determine the distance between the apparatus and the sound source and provide the determined distance to the controller so as to adjust the at least one recording parameter, where the distance determinator includes at least one sensor and does not include the at least one microphone, where the apparatus is a portable electronic device. 1. An apparatus comprising:a recording system comprising at least one microphone;a controller comprising a processor and a non-transitory memory, where the controller is configured to automatically adjust at least one recording parameter for a sound signal from the at least one microphone based, at least partially, upon a distance between the apparatus and a sound source; anda distance determinator configured to determine the distance between the apparatus and the sound source and provide the determined distance to the controller so as to adjust the at least one recording parameter, where the distance determinator comprises at least one sensor and does not comprise the at least one microphone,where the apparatus is a portable electronic device.2. An apparatus as in where the at least one sensor comprises a camera autofocus sensor.3. An apparatus as in where the at least one sensor comprises a radar sensor.4. An apparatus as in where the at least one sensor comprises an ultrasonic frequency sensor.5. An apparatus as in where the distance determinator comprises a user interface configured to allow a user to input and/or select distance information on the user interface.6. An apparatus as in where the controller is configured to ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECORDING HAPTIC DATA FOR USE WITH MULTI-MEDIA DATA

A system includes a recorder configured to record audio and/or video of a subject of interest and output a recording of the subject of interest and a non-contact sensor associated with the recorder. The non-contact sensor is constructed and arranged to measure movement and/or vibration of the subject of interest from substantially the same perspective and at the same time as the recorder. The system includes a controller configured to transform the measured movement and/or vibration of the subject of interest measured by the non-contact sensor into a tactile data stream for sending to a haptic display device for playback with the recording of the subject of interest by the recorder and providing haptic effects corresponding to the measured movement and/or vibration to a user of the haptic display device in synchronization with the recording. 1. (canceled)2. A controller , comprising:an audio/video (NV) data encoder configured to encode audio or video data of a subject of interest into an audio or video signal, the audio or video data being generated from a recording of the subject of interest by a recorder;a sensor data encoder configured to encode sensor data to generate encoded sensor data, the sensor data being generated based on a movement or a vibration of the subject of interest during the recording and being obtained by a first sensor tracking the subject of interest;an output transformer configured to generate a tactile effect data signal from the encoded sensor data, the tactile effect data signal including haptic effects corresponding to the movement or the vibration of the subject of interest during the recording; anda transmitter configured to transmit the tactile effect data signal, along with the audio or video signal, to a plurality of devices for playback of the haptic effects in synchronization with the recording.3. The controller of claim 2 , wherein the transmitter is configured to broadcast the tactile effect data signal claim 2 , along with the ...

Obtaining Content from Direct Source and Remote Source

Examples include a playback device with a network interface and memory with program instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the playback device to (a) receive, via the network interface from a network device communicatively coupled to the playback device over a local area network (LAN), an address identifying a network location of first audio information available at an audio information source, where the audio information source is outside of the LAN, (b) obtain, via the network interface from the audio information source, the first audio information, (c) receive, from a second audio information source connected to the playback device via a direct communication link, second audio information, and (d) play back one of the first audio information and the second audio information. 120-. (canceled)21. A playback device comprising:a network interface; and receive, via the network interface from a network device communicatively coupled to the playback device over a local area network (LAN), an address identifying a network location of first audio information available at an audio information source, wherein the audio information source is outside of the LAN;', 'obtain, via the network interface from the audio information source, the first audio information;', 'receive, from a second audio information source connected to the playback device via a direct communication link, second audio information; and', 'play back one of the first audio information and the second audio information., 'memory comprising program instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the playback device to22. The playback device of claim 21 , wherein the playback device is a first playback device claim 21 , and wherein the program instructions claim 21 , when executed by the processor claim 21 , further cause the first playback device to:generate timing information based on the first audio information; andtransmit, to a second playback device via the LAN, the timing ...

Finding Differences in Nearly-Identical Audio Recordings

Systems and techniques are provided for finding differences in nearly-identical audio recordings. A first version of an audio recording may be received. A second version of the audio recording may be received. A difference between the first version of the audio recording and the second version of the audio recording may be determined using time domain analysis and frequency domain analysis. The difference may be stored in a difference set. The difference set may allow the first version of the audio recording to be distinguished from the second version of the audio recording. The audio recording may be a music track. The first version of the audio recording may be an explicit version of the music track. The second version of the audio recording may be an edited version of the music track. 1. A computer-implemented method performed by a data processing apparatus , the method comprising:receiving a first version of an audio recording;receiving a second version of the audio recording;determining at least one difference between the first version of the audio recording and the second version of the audio recording using one or more of time domain analysis and frequency domain analysis; andstoring the at least one difference in a difference set, wherein the difference set allows the first version of the audio recording to be distinguished from the second version of the audio recording.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein determining at least one difference between the first version of the audio recording and the second version of the audio recording using time domain analysis comprises:partitioning the first version of the audio recording and the second version of the audio recording into non-overlapping blocks of fixed lengths;aligning the blocks for the second version of the audio recording with corresponding blocks for the first version of the audio recording to form block pairs;subtracting the block for the second version of the audio recording from ...

AUDIO-VISUAL PROJECT GENERATOR

Embodiments disclosed herein enable a user to generate an audio-visual project. Certain embodiments enable a user to use one of a plurality of predefined templates to generate a project easily and quickly. Other embodiments enable a user to generate a custom project that gives more control to the user, compared to if the user selected one of the predefined templates. Each project includes one or more segments, which may be specified by a user directly, or may be specified by the template selected by the user. An effect is applied to each segment, wherein the effect specifies how many video and audio slots are included in the segment, if any, and can specify one or more other properties of the segment. Projects generated using embodiments disclosed herein can be saved and shared with other users. 1. One or more processor readable storage devices having instructions encoded thereon which when executed cause one or more processors to perform a method for enabling a user to generate an audio-visual project , the method comprising:accepting from the user a selection of how many temporal segments are to be included in the project;accepting from the user, for each segment in the project, a selection of an effect that is to be applied to the segment, wherein the selected effect specifies how many video slots are included in the segment and how many audio slots are included in the segment;accepting an indication from the user that selected ones of the video or audio slots that are included in adjacent ones of the segments are to be chained together, and in response thereto chaining together the selected ones of the video or audio slots to thereby enable a video or audio clip to span more than one of the segments;accepting from the user, for each video slot included in each segment, a selection or recording of a video clip to populate the video slot;accepting from the user, for each audio slot included in each segment, a selection or recording of an audio clip to populate the ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND TERMINAL COMMUNICATING WITH IT

An electronic device and a terminal communicating with the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a memory, a communication module connected to at least one external device having a camera to exchange data with the at least one external device, and a controller configured to, when a specific event occurs, enable the camera included in at least one of the at least one external device to capture an image through the communication module, and obtain the captured image and store the obtained image in the memory. When a specific event occurs, an image captured using a camera of an external device may be obtained and stored. 1. An electronic device comprising:a memory;a communication module connected to at least one external device having a camera to exchange data with the at least one external device; anda controller configured to, when a specific event occurs, enable the camera included in at least one of the at least one external device to capture an image through the communication module, obtain the captured image, and store the obtained image in the memory.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one of a camera configured to capture an image around the electronic device, a microphone configured to sense a sound generated around the electronic device, and a sensing module including at least one of a touch sensor and a proximity sensor to sense a change in an environment around the electronic device.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the specific event is at least one of a change in a sound claim 1 , a change in a type of an object included in the image claim 1 , a change in a position of an object included in the image claim 1 , and a change in brightness of the image.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one external device is a device authenticated in advance to perform communication with the electronic device claim 1 , and the authenticating starts when the at least one external ...

Encoding, distribution and reproduction of audio media using mechanical image digitization

The system and corresponding process includes a system for producing a mechanical image of original audio source media and a system for encoding the mechanical image information into a digital file. A processing system recovers the mechanical image information from the digital file at a receiving end. Audio processing is used to produce the original audio source material without the standard losses associated with digital encoding of audio material

Cache control method and storage device

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a cache control method of a storage device is provided, the storage device including: a storage unit that stores data, and a buffer memory having a first cache area and a second cache area serving as a cache of the storage unit. The cache control method according to the embodiment includes: storing data read from the storage unit in the first cache area in response to a read command from a host; moving retried data, on which a read retry has occurred upon the readout from the storage unit, to the second cache area from the first cache area in order that the retried data amount in the second cache area is not more than a predetermined data amount; and transferring data in the first cache area or the second cache area to the host.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPREHENSIVE VEHICLE SYSTEM STATE CAPTURE

A system includes a processor configured to receive a capture instruction from a vehicle user. The processor is also configured to capture a plurality of center-stack display-related states responsive to the capture instruction. The processor is further configured to capture a predetermined amount of audio from a currently playing media source responsive to the capture instruction. The processor is additionally configured to store the captured center-stack related states and predetermined amount of audio in a record file and, responsive to selection of the record file, recreate a center stack display and audio output by respective reference to the display-related states and predetermined amount of audio stored in the record file. 1. A system comprising:a processor configured to:receive a capture instruction from a vehicle user;capture a plurality of center-stack display-related states responsive to the capture instruction;capture a predetermined amount of audio from a currently playing media source responsive to the capture instruction;store the captured center-stack display-related states and predetermined amount of audio in a record file; andresponsive to selection of the record file, recreate a center stack display and audio output by respective reference to the center-stack display-related states and predetermined amount of audio stored in the record file.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the center-stack display-related states include graphics displayed on the center stack.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the center-stack display-related states include metadata supporting interactable portions of the center stack display.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined amount of audio includes at least audio that played immediately prior to the capture instruction.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to capture data from at least one non-center stack display in response to the capture instruction.6. The system of claim 5 , ...

SHINGLED MAGNETIC RECORDING STORAGE SYSTEM

The disclosed technology provides a method that improves CCT in SMR device systems. In one implementation, the method comprises writing data to a shingled magnetic recording (SMR) band in a storage device, determining whether an off-track write has occurred, identifying unsafe written data in response to determining that an off-track write has occurred, determining whether caching space is available upon identifying unsafe written data, continue writing data to the SMR band without a write retry upon determining that caching space is available, and writing unsafe written data to the available caching space. In another implementation, the method comprises receiving a request to repair an encroached track in an SMR band, recovering encroached data to a dynamic random-access memory, determining whether caching space is available, writing the recovered data to the available caching space upon determining that caching space is available, and merging other cached data in the SMR band. 1. A method comprising:receiving a request to repair an encroached track within a shingled magnetic recording (SMR) band of a storage drive;recovering encroached data from the encroached track to memory;determining that caching space is available;writing the recovered data to the available caching space; andmerging other data with the recovered data within the caching space.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:transferring the merged data from the caching space to the SMR band when the storage device is in an idle state.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:packing the encroached data as one packet prior to writing the recovered data to the available caching space.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving another request to repair an encroached track within another SMR band of the storage drive;recovering encroached data pertaining the another request from the encroached track to memory;determining that caching space is unavailable for the encroached data ...

METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS OF RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK AN EXPERIENCE IN A VIRTUAL WORLDS SYSTEM

A recorded experience in a virtual worlds system may be played back by one or more servers instantiating a new instance of a scene using one or more processors of the one or more servers and playing back the recorded experience in the new instance by modeling objects of a recorded initial scene state of the recorded experience in the new instance and updating the recorded initial scene state based on subsequent recorded changes over a time period, a recorded experience file includes the recorded initial scene state and the subsequent recorded changes and is stored in one or more memories of the one or more servers. One or more client devices are in communication with the one or more servers to participate in the new instance. 1. A method of playing back a recorded experience in a virtual worlds system , comprising:instantiating, using one or more processors of a server, a new instance of a scene, the new instance being defined by data stored in memory, at least one client device displaying and participating in the new instance;retrieving a recorded experience file from the memory, the recorded experience file having been generated by saving an initial scene state and saving subsequent changes and respective times during a time period of the recorded experience; andplaying back the recorded experience file by rendering, for display by the at least one client device, objects of the initial scene state in the new instance and rendering updates to the initial scene state based on the subsequent changes over the time period.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein movement by avatars associated with the at least one client device within the new instance is limited by objects of the recorded experience.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one client device is associated with one of: an observer navigating through the new instance and an avatar navigating through the new instance.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subsequent changes are stored one or more of: a ...

TECHNIQUES AND APPARATUS FOR EDITING VIDEO

An apparatus may include a memory to store a recorded video. The apparatus may further include an interface to receive at least one set of sensor information based on sensor data that is recorded concurrently with the recorded video and a video clip creation module to identify a sensor event from the at least one set of sensor information and to generate a video clip based upon the sensor event, the video clip comprising video content from the recorded video that is synchronized to the sensor event. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a memory to store a recorded video;an interface to receive at least one set of sensor information based on sensor data that is recorded concurrently with the recorded video; anda video clip creation module to identify a sensor event from the at least one set of sensor information and to generate a video clip based upon the sensor event,the video clip comprising video content from the recorded video that is synchronized to the sensor event.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , the sensor information comprising analyzed sensor data calculated from the sensor data.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , the video clip creation module to identify a multiplicity of sensor events from the sensor information and to generate a respective multiplicity of video clips from the recorded video that are synchronized to the respective multiplicity of sensor events.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , the video clip creation module to identify a first time stamp of sensor data associated with the sensor event and generate the video clip according to a second time stamp of the recorded video wherein the first time stamp and second time stamp correspond to a same instance.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , the sensor information comprising a multiplicity of sensor data streams recorded from a multiplicity of sources concurrently with recording of the recorded video.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , the at least one set of sensor information comprising wearable sensor data.7. The apparatus of ...

Apparatuses, methods and systems for a digital conversation management platform

The APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A DIGITAL CONVERSATION MANAGEMENT PLATFORM (“DCM-Platform”) transforms digital dialogue from consumers, client demands and, Internet search inputs via DCM-Platform components into tradable digital assets, and client needs based artificial intelligence campaign plan outputs. In one implementation, The DCM-Platform may capture and examine conversations between individuals and artificial intelligence conversation agents. These agents may be viewed as assets. One can measure the value and performance of these agents by assessing their performance and ability to generate revenue from prolonging conversations and/or ability to effect sales through conversations with individuals.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OFFSET AND GAIN CORRECTION

Aspects of the disclosure provide a signal processing circuit that has fast response time to sudden profile changes in an electrical signal. The signal processing circuit includes a processing path configured to process an electrical signal that is generated in response to reading data on a storage medium, and a feed-forward correction module. The feed-forward correction module is configured to detect a profile variation based the electrical signal in a time window, and correct the electrical signal in the time window based on the detected profile variation. 1. A read channel , comprising:a front-end processing circuit that receives an electrical signal and that includes a feedback control loop that corrects errors in the electrical signal:a feed-forward correction circuit that is configured to detect a profile variation of the electrical signal and that includes a feed-forward loop that corrects error in a delayed electrical signal; anda timing compensation circuit that feedbacks the corrected delayed electrical signal to the front-end processing circuit.2. The read channel recited in claim 1 , whereinthe feedback control loop of the front-end processing circuit includes at least one of a feedback offset correction circuit and a feedback gain correction circuit.32. The read channel as recited in claim 1 , whereinthe feedback offset correction circuit and the feedback gain correction circuit are configured to compensate for offset errors and gain errors, respectively.41. The read channel as recited in claim 1 , whereinthe feed-forward correction circuit detects the profile variation based on samples of the electrical signal in a time window, and correct a sample in the time window based on the detected profile variation.54. The read channel as recited in claim 1 , whereinthe feed-forward correction circuit detects a center sample in the time window based on the detected profile variation.64. The read channel as recited in claim 1 , whereinthe feed-forward correction ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTENT DOWNLOAD

A method and apparatus for downloading a content file wherein content data is downloaded out of sequence, with data required to begin playback being downloaded first are described. The method and apparatus for downloading a content file include allocating a storage space for the content file, downloading a first portion of data located at the beginning of the content file to the storage space, processing the first portion of data for determining a file type of the content file, downloading a second portion of data from the content file to the storage space wherein, a location of the second portion within the content file is determined responsive to the file type, and the second portion may be out of sequence with the first portion. 1. A method for downloading a content file wherein content data is downloaded out of sequence , with data required to begin playback being downloaded first , said method comprising:allocating a storage space for said content file;downloading a first portion of data located at the beginning of the content file to the storage space;processing the first portion of data for determining a file type of the content file; anddownloading a second portion of data from the content file to the storage space wherein, a location of the second portion within the content file is determined responsive to the file type, and the second portion may be out of sequence with the first portion, wherein said second portion of data comprises one of metadata, indexing information, chapter offsets and any other useful decoding information.2. (canceled)3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second portion of data is located at one of an end of the content file and within the content file.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said second portion is a plurality of units of information located at various places throughout the content file.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said second portion of data comprises one of metadata claim 1 , ...

METHOD FOR VOICE RECORDING AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF

A method for voice recording and an electronic device thereof are provided. The method includes determining a voice recording mode from among a plurality of voice recording modes, determining a voice beamforming direction according to the determined voice recording mode, and recording voice signals based on the determined voice beamforming direction. 1. A method in an electronic device including a plurality of microphones , the method comprising:receiving a selection of a voice recording mode;determining a voice beamforming direction according to the selection; andrecording voice signals based on the determined voice beamforming direction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the voice recording modes respectively correspond to a plurality of voice beamforming directions determined by a microphone array that includes the plurality of microphones.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying a visual effect corresponding to the determined voice beamforming direction.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the visual effect corresponding to the determined voice beamforming direction is displayed during recording of the voice signals or before recording of the voice signals.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the visual effect corresponding to the determined voice beamforming direction is displayed to respectively correspond to each of the voice beamforming modes.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the voice recording mode is one of a general mode for recording voice signals incoming from all directions claim 1 , an interview mode for recording voice signals incoming from a front direction of a user claim 1 , a dialog mode for recording voice signals incoming from front and rear directions claim 1 , and a voice memo mode for converting voice signals into a text and displaying the text.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a speaking person direction in which a speaking person is disposed;selecting a speaker corresponding to the determined speaking ...

Providing Media for Playback

Embodiments are disclosed for providing play/pause content. An example method includes receiving a command to play audio from a zone, the zone including one or more playback devices, wherein the zone is configured to play items from a playback queue responsive to the command to play audio. The example method also includes determining that the playback queue includes no playable items. The example method also includes automatically placing information identifying at least one playable item in the playback queue. The example method also includes, responsive to the command to play audio, causing to play the at least one playable item by the zone. 1. A system comprising:a playback device configured to play items from a playback queue associated with the playback device;one or more processors; and receiving, via the playback device, a command to resume playback of a previously paused media item;', 'determining that a playback queue associated with the playback device contains no playable media items;', 'after determining that the playback queue associated with the playback device contains no playable media items, communicating, to a content server, a request to stream a second media item that is related to the previously paused media item;', 'in response to receiving the second media item from the content server, placing the second media item in the playback queue associated with the playback device; and', 'causing the second media item to be played via the playback device., 'a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions executable by the one or more processors to perform operations comprising2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein communicating the request to stream the second media item that is related to the previously paused media item comprises:communicating a request to stream a second media item having a same artist as the previously paused media item.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein communicating the request to ...

COLLABORATIVE AUDIO CONVERSATION ATTESTATION

Disclosed in some examples are systems, methods, devices, and machine readable mediums which may produce an audio recording with included verification from the individuals in the recording that the recording is accurate. In some examples, the system may also provide rights management control to those individuals. This may ensure that individuals participating in audio events that are to be recorded are assured that their words are not changed, taken out of context, or otherwise altered and that they retain control over the use of their words even after the physical file has left their control. 125-. (canceled)26. A method of recording audio comprising:using one or more processors to perform the operations of:receiving a voice exemplar from each of a plurality of individuals;recording an audio event;determining a plurality of audio event segments of the audio event, the audio event segments determined based upon changes in at least one identified active speaker, each segment having at least one corresponding identified active speaker, the identification based upon the received voice exemplars;receiving verification information for at least one segment from the corresponding identified active speaker for the at least one segment; andresponsive to receiving verification information for at least one segment, producing a master audio file including the plurality of audio event segments and verification information.27. The method of claim 26 , comprising sending a verification request for the at least one segment to the corresponding at least one identified active speaker for that segment.28. The method of claim 27 , wherein the verification request includes an audio clip of the segment.29. The method of claim 27 , comprising automatically generating a transcript of each segment and wherein the verification request includes the transcript of the segment.30. The method of claim 26 , comprising receiving digital rights management information for a respective segment from ...