Playlist synchronization
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1. A method of storing new content items (5) in a memory unit (12) of a user device (1) capable of rendering said content items, the memory unit containing old content items, the method comprising the steps of:
- marking any old content items which may be deleted, determining a storage space required for each new content item to be stored, and deleting a marked content item only when necessary to release storage space for storing a new content item, so as to fill the memory unit substantially to capacity.
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Abstract
A user device (1), such as an MP3 player, is capable of down-loading and storing content items, such as songs or video clips. To ensure that the memory of the user device is always filled to capacity, even when the downloading is interrupted, the user device marks any old content items that may be deleted and only deletes these deletable content items when necessary for releasing memory space.
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1. A method of storing new content items (5) in a memory unit (12) of a user device (1) capable of rendering said content items, the memory unit containing old content items, the method comprising the steps of:
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marking any old content items which may be deleted, determining a storage space required for each new content item to be stored, and deleting a marked content item only when necessary to release storage space for storing a new content item, so as to fill the memory unit substantially to capacity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A user device (1) for rendering content items (5), the device comprising a memory unit (12) for storing content items, rendering means (13, 14) for rendering said stored content items, and processor means (11) for selectively storing new content items in the memory unit containing old content items, the processor being arranged for:
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marking any old content items which may be deleted, determining a storage space required for each new content item to be stored, and deleting a marked content item only when necessary to release storage space for storing a new content item, so as to fill the memory unit (12) substantially to capacity. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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