System and method for multichannel short range media transfer and storage
OwnerGabbi Zennouinventor
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Abstract
Systems and methods perform simultaneous media transfers, such as video streaming between centralized storage, e.g., a hard drive, that stores data for multiple users, and nodes, in both the record and playback modes. These systems and methods also allow for instant access to live programming and pausing thereof. There is also a central media database, typically implemented in the hard disc(s) of the hard drive, that allows for video storage. High speed broadband Internet access can also be obtained from this system.
Claims56
A media transfer apparatus comprising:
- at least one storage device;
- and
- a controller configured for bidrectionlly transferring video data between a plurality of nodes and said at least one storage device.
A data transfer system comprising:
- a system residing on at least one chip, said system configured for bidrectionlly transferring digital media data between a plurality of nodes and at least one storage media.
A method for transferring video data between plurality of nodes corresponding to channels, and at least one storage device, comprising:
- monitoring at least one cue for entry of at least one predetermined command;
- activating at least one of said plurality of channels in accordance with said at least one predetermined command being entered, and
- if said at least one predetermined command has not been entered,
- determining if at least one channel is active;
- and
- if at least one channel is active, transferring video data on said at least one active channel.
A method for transferring video data to and from at least one hard disc comprising:
- dividing said at least one hard disc into slices, said slices either occupied with data or free of data;
- and
- performing a playback operation for a predetermined recorded segment, comprising:
- locating a slice of said stored data corresponding to said predetermined recorded segment;
- transferring said at least one slice of said stored data from said hard disc;
- or
- performing a record operation comprising:
- locating a slice free of data;
- transferring a portion of said recorded data to said slice free of data.
A hard disc comprising:
- a first area and a second area;
- said first area comprising a plurality of divisions configured for being occupied with portions of video data;
- said second area including at least one division defining a table for said divisions of said first area not occupied with portions of video data.
A data transfer system comprising:
- a controller configured for supporting multiple nodes and configured for providing an interface to centralized storage, said controller including switched architecture for supporting bidirectional data streaming between said multiple nodes and said centralized storage.
A data transfer system comprising:
- a plurality of channels;
- a server comprising:
- a port for receiving data from at least one data source;
- a controller interfaced to said port and configured for interfacing with centralized storage, said controller configured for supporting at least one of;
- a) recording of said received data to said centralized storage;
- and b) playback of recorded data from said centralized storage, over each of said channels.
A data transfer system comprising:
- a controller configured for interfacing with centralized storage and access from any of a plurality of nodes upon receiving at least one signal from one node of said plurality of nodes, said controller configured for facilitating data transfer between said nodes and said centralized storage upon said receiving at least one signal from at least one node of said plurality of nodes.
A data transfer device comprising:
- a system residing on at least one chip, said system configured for bidrectionlly transferring digital media data between a plurality of nodes and at least one storage media.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.