Method and apparatus for data collection in a media player
First Claim
1. A method of data collection for a media player comprising:
- receiving an input at the media player corresponding to a user interaction;
storing data corresponding to the input; and
providing the data corresponding to the input to a library manager.
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Abstract
One embodiment can be characterized as a method of data collection for a portable media player comprising receiving an input at the media player corresponding to a user interaction; storing data corresponding to the input; and providing the data corresponding to the input to a library manager present on an external device such as a personal computer. Another embodiment can be characterized as a media player device having data collection capabilities comprising an interface circuit for receiving an input corresponding to a user interaction; a processor circuit for monitoring the inputs; and a memory for storing data corresponding to the input, the data for use by a library manager.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of data collection for a media player comprising:
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receiving an input at the media player corresponding to a user interaction;
storing data corresponding to the input; and
providing the data corresponding to the input to a library manager. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A media player device having data collection capabilities comprising:
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an interface circuit for receiving an input corresponding to a user interaction;
a processor circuit for monitoring the inputs; and
a memory for storing data corresponding to the input, the data for use by a library manager. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of managing a media library comprising:
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receiving data corresponding to an input received at a media player; and
utilizing the data corresponding to the input received at the media player for aiding in editing of a media file. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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