Video storage and playback system and method
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1. A method of storing video data, comprising:
- a) providing a video storage/playback device having a re-writeable memory component, a video processor assembly, and a self contained electrical power source to enhance portability of the device;
b) receiving an input video signal, the input video signal being in an analog format;
c) decoding the input video signal;
d) converting the input video signal to a digital format;
e) storing the digital, decoded video signal on the memory component as a video file;
f) establishing an interface for transferring data between the memory component and a general use computer; and
g) retrieving the video file with the general purpose computer.
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Abstract
A method of storing video data, a video capture module, and a video storage and playback assembly are disclosed. The method and assembly involve receiving an input video signal, decoding the input video signal and storing a video file corresponding to the input video signal. In addition, an interface for transferring data between a memory component where the video file is stored and a general use computer can be established.
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1. A method of storing video data, comprising:
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a) providing a video storage/playback device having a re-writeable memory component, a video processor assembly, and a self contained electrical power source to enhance portability of the device;
b) receiving an input video signal, the input video signal being in an analog format;
c) decoding the input video signal;
d) converting the input video signal to a digital format;
e) storing the digital, decoded video signal on the memory component as a video file;
f) establishing an interface for transferring data between the memory component and a general use computer; and
g) retrieving the video file with the general purpose computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A video capture module, comprising:
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at least one video input for receiving an input video signal;
a video decoder for decoding the input video signal and outputting a decoded video signal in digital format; and
a mating connector having plurality of electrical contacts for cooperatively engaging a video storage/playback device, and the decoder coupled to at least one of the electrical contacts to apply the decoded video signal to the at least one of the electrical contacts. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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