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US 2011/0225621 A1Published application
Adaptable Data Receiving Apparatus
AssigneePace Incorporated
InventorsGary Burns, Chris Hughes
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AssigneePace Incorporated
InventorsGary Burns, Chris Hughes
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The invention relates to apparatus which can be used in first and second modes and to the manner in which the change in modes of operation can be achieved. In a first mode, the apparatus operates to receive data which is received typically from a television programme broadcast system and process the same and in the second mode the apparatus has the additional feature of a data storage device in which received data can be stored and be made available for subsequent retrieval. The data storage device can be provided as part of an assembly which can be mechanically and electrically connected to the apparatus housing and which allows the transfer of data between the assembly and the remainder of the apparatus. In one embodiment the assembly also includes cooling means which allow a cooling functionality to be provided to the apparatus.
Apparatus for the reception and processing of digital data to represent audio, video and/or auxiliary information to a user of the apparatus wherein said apparatus is adaptable between a first mode in which to receive and process the said data and a second mode in which there is provided a data storage device to allow the apparatus to have a data storage facility for the storage of the received data in addition to the processing of the same.
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the said assembly includes a cooling means.
Apparatus according to claim 9 wherein the recess is located in the base and/or side of the apparatus housing and the assembly is located in the recess without the need to remove any other parts of the housing.
An assembly for use to adapt apparatus for the receipt and processing of digital data, said assembly including a data storage device and connection means to allow said assembly to be mechanically and electrically connected in order to adapt said apparatus to include a storage facility and allow the transfer of data between said assembly and the apparatus.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.