Portable apparatus for providing wireless media access and storage and method thereof

Abstract

An apparatus for providing wireless media access and storage and method thereof are described. Data values and program code are stored in a data store in a general purpose memory. The general purpose memory includes a plurality of randomly accessible memory locations. Session-based communication connectivity is provided via a wireless interface with a wireless information service in accordance with a wireless protocol. A user interface is exported. The user interface includes inputs controls receiving user instructions and output channels capable of media playback. A processor is operatively coupled to the data store, the wireless interface, and the user interface. An operating system is executed responsive to user instructions received via the input controls. The data values and the program code maintained in the data store are cooperatively processed. Media content is received via the wireless information service through the wireless interface for transitory storage in the data store. The media content is played on the output channels.

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