Voice/video information recording/reproducing device and method therefor

(Added) An audio/video information recording/reproducing device comprising:

• a recording portion that records first audio/video information as a first file;
• a reproducing portion that reproduces a second file in which second audio/video information is recorded;
• and
• a concurrent recording/reproducing portion that performs recording of the first audio/video information and reproduction of the second audio/video information continuously,
• wherein the first file to be recorded by the recording portion is constituted by a group of first continuous data areas for audio/video having a predetermined data size or more and composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the first audio/video information can be recorded, and
• the second file to be reproduced by the reproducing portion is constituted by a group of second continuous data areas for audio/video, the second continuous data areas for audio/video being composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the second audio/video information can be read out continuously until surplus second audio/video information is obtained in an amount corresponding to a total period of at least a period four times the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head and a period for writing in one of the first continuous data areas for audio/video.

(Added) An audio/video information recording/reproducing device comprising:

• a first reproducing portion that reproduces a first file in which first audio/video information is recorded;
• a second reproducing portion that reproduces a second file in which second audio/video information is recorded;
• and
• a concurrent reproducing portion that performs reproduction of the first audio/video information and reproduction of the second audio/video information continuously,
• wherein the first file to be reproduced by the first reproducing portion is constituted by a group of first continuous data areas for audio/video having a fixed length and composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the first audio/video information can be recorded, and
• the second file to be reproduced by the second reproducing portion is constituted by a group of second continuous data areas for audio/video, the second continuous data areas for audio/video being composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the second audio/video information can be read out continuously until surplus second audio/video information is obtained in an amount corresponding to a total period of at least a period three times the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head and a period for reading out one of the first continuous data areas for audio/video.

(Added) An audio/video information recording/reproducing device comprising:

• a first reproducing portion that reproduces a first file in which first audio/video information is recorded;
• a second reproducing portion that reproduces a second file in which second audio/video information is recorded;
• and
• a concurrent reproducing portion that performs reproduction of the first audio/video information and reproduction of the second audio/video information continuously,
• wherein the first file to be reproduced by the first reproducing portion is constituted by a group of first continuous data areas for audio/video having a predetermined data size or more and composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the first audio/video information can be recorded, and
• the second file to be reproduced by the second reproducing portion is constituted by a group of second continuous data areas for audio/video, the second continuous data areas for audio/video being composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the second audio/video information can be read out continuously until surplus second audio/video information is obtained in an amount corresponding to a total period of at least a period four times the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head and a period for reading out one of the first continuous data areas for audio/video.

(Added) An audio/video information recording/reproducing device comprising:

• an audio recording portion that records audio information as an audio file;
• a video reproducing portion that reproduces a video file in which video information is recorded;
• and
• a recording portion for post-recording that performs the recording of the audio information and the reproduction of the video information continuously,
• wherein the audio file to be recorded by the audio recording portion is constituted by a group of continuous data areas for audio having a fixed length and composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the audio information can be recorded, and
• the video file to be reproduced by the video reproducing portion is constituted by a group of continuous data areas for video composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the video information can be reproduced at least for a period required for obtaining surplus video information in an amount corresponding to a total period of at least a period three times the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head and a period for writing in one of the continuous data areas for audio.

(Added) An audio/video information recording/reproducing device comprising:

• an audio recording portion that records audio information as an audio file;
• a video reproducing portion that reproduces a video file in which video information is recorded;
• and
• a recording portion for post-recording that performs the recording of the audio information and the reproduction of the video information continuously,
• wherein the audio file to be recorded by the audio recording portion is constituted by a group of continuous data areas for audio having a predetermined data size or more and composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the audio information can be recorded, and
• the video file to be reproduced by the video reproducing portion is constituted by a group of continuous data areas for video composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the video information can be reproduced at least for a period required for obtaining surplus video information in an amount corresponding to a total period of at least a period four times the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head and a period for writing in one of the continuous data areas for audio.

(Added) An audio/video information recording/reproducing device comprising:

• an audio reproducing portion that reproduces an audio file in which audio information is recorded;
• a video reproducing portion that reproduces a video file in which video information is recorded;
• and
• a reproducing portion for post-recording that performs the reproduction of the audio information and the reproduction of the video information continuously,
• wherein the audio file to be reproduced by the audio reproducing portion is constituted by a group of continuous data areas for audio having a fixed length and composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the audio information can be recorded, and
• the video file to be reproduced by the video reproducing portion is constituted by a group of continuous data areas for video composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the video information can be reproduced at least for a period required for obtaining surplus video information in an amount corresponding to a total period of at least a period three times the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head and a period for reading out one of the continuous data areas for audio.

(Added) An audio/video information recording/reproducing device comprising:

• an audio reproducing portion that reproduces an audio file in which audio information is recorded;
• a video reproducing portion that reproduces a video file in which video information is recorded;
• and
• a reproducing portion for post-recording that performs the reproduction of the audio information and the reproduction of the video information continuously,
• wherein the audio file to be reproduced by the audio reproducing portion is constituted by a group of continuous data areas for audio having a predetermined data size or more and composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the audio information can be recorded, and
• the video file to be reproduced by the video reproducing portion is constituted by a group of continuous data areas for video composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the video information can be reproduced at least for a period required for obtaining surplus video information in an amount corresponding to a total period of at least a period four times the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head and a period for reading out one of the continuous data areas for audio.

(Added) An audio/video information recording/reproducing device comprising:

• a video reproducing portion that reproduces a plurality of pieces of recorded still-image information in a designated order;
• an audio reproducing portion that reproduces recorded audio information;
• and
• a reproducing portion for post-recording that reproduces the still-image information and the audio information continuously;
• wherein the still-image information is recorded in a continuous data area for still images,
• the audio information is recorded in a group of continuous data areas for audio having a fixed data size, and
• the video reproducing portion continues to display one piece of the still-image information at least for a total period of at least a period twice the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head, a period for reading out one of the continuous data areas for audio, and a period for reading out one of the continuous data areas for still images.

(Added) An audio/video information recording/reproducing device comprising:

• a video reproducing portion that reproduces a plurality of pieces of recorded still-image information for respective designated display periods in a designated order;
• an audio reproducing portion that reproduces recorded audio information;
• and
• a reproducing portion for post-recording that reproduces the still-image information and the audio information continuously;
• wherein the still-image information is recorded in a continuous data area for still images,
• the audio information is recorded in a group of continuous data areas for audio having a fixed data size, and
• the display period is equal to or more than a total period of at least a period twice the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head, a period for reading out one of the continuous data areas for audio, and a period for reading out one of the continuous data areas for still images.

(Added) An audio/video information recording/reproducing device comprising:

• a video reproducing portion that reproduces a plurality of pieces of recorded still-image information in a designated order;
• an audio recording portion that records audio information;
• and
• a recording portion for post-recording that performs the reproduction of the still-image information and the recording of the audio information continuously;
• wherein the still-image information is recorded in a continuous data area for still images,
• the audio information is recorded in a group of continuous data areas for audio having a fixed data size, and
• the video reproducing portion continues to display one piece of the still-image information at least for a total period of at least a period twice the maximum moving time of a reading/writing head, a period for writing in one of the continuous data areas for audio, and a period for reading out one of the continuous data areas for still images.

(Added) An audio/video information recording/reproducing device comprising:

• a video reproducing portion that reproduces a plurality of pieces of recorded still-image information for respective designated display periods in a designated order;
• an audio recording portion that records audio information;
• and
• a recording portion for post-recording that performs the reproduction of the still-image information and the recording of the audio information continuously;
• wherein the still-image information is recorded in a continuous data area for still images,
• the audio information is recorded in a group of continuous data areas for audio having a fixed data size, and
• the display period is equal to or more than a total period of at least a period twice the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head, a period for writing in one of the continuous data areas for audio, and a period for reading out one of the continuous data areas for still images.

(Added) A method for recording/reproducing audio/video information comprising:

• recording first audio/video information as a first file;
• reproducing a second file in which second audio/video information is recorded;
• and
• performing the step of recording the first audio/video information and the step of reproducing the second audio/video information continuously,
• wherein the first file is constituted by a group of first continuous data areas for audio/video having a fixed length and composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the first audio/video information can be recorded, and
• the second file is constituted by a group of second continuous data areas for audio/video, the second continuous data areas for audio/video being composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the second audio/video information can be read out continuously until surplus second audio/video information is obtained in an amount corresponding to a total period of at least a period three times the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head and a period for writing in one of the first continuous data areas for audio/video.

(Added) A method for recording/reproducing audio/video information comprising:

• recording first audio/video information as a first file;
• reproducing a second file in which second audio/video information is recorded;
• and
• performing the step of recording the first audio/video information and the step of reproducing the second audio/video information continuously,
• wherein the first file is constituted by a group of first continuous data areas for audio/video having a predetermined data size or more and composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the first audio/video information can be recorded, and
• the second file is constituted by a group of second continuous data areas for audio/video, the second continuous data areas for audio/video being composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the second audio/video information can be read out continuously until surplus second audio/video information is obtained in an amount corresponding to a total period of at least a period four times the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head and a period for writing in one of the first continuous data areas for audio/video.

(Added) A method for recording/reproducing audio/video information comprising:

• reproducing a first file in which first audio/video information is recorded;
• reproducing a second file in which second audio/video information is recorded;
• and
• performing the step of reproducing the first audio/video information and the step of reproducing the second audio/video information continuously,
• wherein the first file is constituted by a group of first continuous data areas for audio/video having a fixed length and composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the first audio/video information can be recorded, and
• the second file is constituted by a group of second continuous data areas for audio/video, the second continuous data areas for audio/video being composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the second audio/video information can be read out continuously until surplus second audio/video information is obtained in an amount corresponding to a total period of at least a period three times the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head and a period for reading out one of the first continuous data areas for audio/video.

(Added) A method for recording/reproducing audio/video information comprising:

• reproducing a first file in which first audio/video information is recorded;
• reproducing a second file in which second audio/video information is recorded;
• and
• performing the step of reproducing the first audio/video information and the step of reproducing the second audio/video information continuously,
• wherein the first file is constituted by a group of first continuous data areas for audio/video having a predetermined data size or more and composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the first audio/video information can be recorded, and
• the second file is constituted by a group of second continuous data areas for audio/video, the second continuous data areas for audio/video being composed of a plurality of physically continuous recording units in which the second audio/video information can be read out continuously until surplus second audio/video information is obtained in an amount corresponding to a total period of at least a period four times the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head and a period for reading out one of the first continuous data areas for audio/video.

(Added) A method for recording/reproducing audio/video information comprising:

• reproducing a plurality of pieces of still-image information recorded in a continuous data area for still images in a designated order;
• reproducing audio information recorded in a continuous data area for audio having a fixed data size;
• and
• performing the step of reproducing the still-image information and the step of reproducing the audio information continuously;
• wherein in the step of reproducing the still-image information, one piece of the still-image information is displayed continuously at least for a total period of at least a period twice the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head, a period for reading out one of the continuous data areas for audio, and a period for reading out one of the continuous data areas for still images.

(Added) A method for recording/reproducing audio/video information comprising:

• reproducing a plurality of pieces of still-image information recorded in a continuous data area for still images in a designated order;
• recording audio information in a group of continuous data areas for audio having a fixed data size;
• and
• performing the step of reproducing the still-image information and the step of recording the audio information continuously;
• wherein in the step of reproducing the still-image information, one piece of the still-image information is displayed continuously at least for a total period of at least a period twice the maximum movement time of a reading/writing head, a period for writing in one of the continuous data areas for audio, and a period for reading out one of the continuous data areas for still images.
• Please add new claims 53-55 as follows: