Method and apparatus for providing games and content
First Claim
1. An apparatus configured for communication with an electronic device, the apparatus comprising:
- a connector for interfacing with the electronic device;
a controller for controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device;
a first memory comprising a file system, wherein the controller is configured to provide automatic recognition of the apparatus and mounting of the file system to the electronic device by using the connector when the apparatus interfaces with the electronic device;
a second memory having data for automatic navigation to a predetermined location, wherein the apparatus is configured for automatic execution of an element of the file system;
a first locus for the first memory, wherein the first memory is positioned by using the first locus; and
a second locus for the second memory, wherein the second memory is positioned by using the second locus, wherein the second memory is configured to provide a functionality for the apparatus, wherein the second locus is configured such that the second memory is removable from the second locus.
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Abstract
In an embodiment of the invention, a dongle is configured for communication with an electronic device. The dongle includes a connector, a controller, a first memory and a second memory. The connector is for interfacing with the electronic device. The controller is for controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device. The first memory includes a file system. The controller is configured to provide automatic recognition of the dongle and mounting of the file system to the electronic device by using the connector when the dongle interfaces with the electronic device. The second memory has data for automatic navigation to a predetermined location. The dongle is configured for automatic execution of an element of the file system.
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31 Claims
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1. An apparatus configured for communication with an electronic device, the apparatus comprising:
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a connector for interfacing with the electronic device;
a controller for controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device;
a first memory comprising a file system, wherein the controller is configured to provide automatic recognition of the apparatus and mounting of the file system to the electronic device by using the connector when the apparatus interfaces with the electronic device;
a second memory having data for automatic navigation to a predetermined location, wherein the apparatus is configured for automatic execution of an element of the file system;
a first locus for the first memory, wherein the first memory is positioned by using the first locus; and
a second locus for the second memory, wherein the second memory is positioned by using the second locus, wherein the second memory is configured to provide a functionality for the apparatus, wherein the second locus is configured such that the second memory is removable from the second locus. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. The apparatus of claim l, wherein the functionality comprises one or more credits.
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14. A method of interfacing with an electronic device, the method comprising:
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coupling to the electronic device by using a connector;
controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device;
retrieving from a first memory a stored file system, thereby forming a retrieved file system;
providing the retrieved file system to the electronic device by using the connector;
automatically recognizing the file system when the connector interfaces with the electronic device;
automatically executing an element of the file system; and
providing a functionality by using a second memory. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. An apparatus configured for communication with an electronic device, the apparatus comprising:
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a connector for interfacing with the electronic device;
a controller for controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device;
a first memory comprising a file system, wherein the controller is configured to provide automatic recognition of the apparatus and mounting of the file system to the electronic device by using the connector when the apparatus interfaces with the electronic device; and
a second memory having data for automatic navigation to a predetermined location and prevents navigation to another location, wherein the apparatus is configured for automatic execution of an element of the file system.
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26. An apparatus configured for communication with an electronic device, the apparatus comprising:
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a connector for interfacing with the electronic device;
a controller for controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device;
a first memory comprising a file system, wherein the controller is configured to provide automatic recognition of the apparatus and mounting of the file system to the electronic device by using the connector when the apparatus interfaces with the electronic device; and
a second memory having data for automatic navigation to a predetermined location wherein the apparatus is configured for automatic execution of an element of the file system and further wherein the apparatus configured for a first launch and a second launch, wherein the first launch occurs when the apparatus is initially coupled to the electronic device and the electronic device stores an application, wherein the second launch is subsequent the first launch, such that the second launch is faster than the first launch.
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27. An apparatus configured for communication with an electronic device, the apparatus comprising:
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a connector for interfacing with the electronic device;
a controller for controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device;
a first memory comprising a file system, wherein the controller is configured to provide automatic recognition of the apparatus and mounting of the file system to the electronic device by using the connector when the apparatus interfaces with the electronic device; and
a second memory having data for automatic navigation to a predetermined location and prevents navigation to another location, wherein the apparatus is configured for automatic execution of an element of the file system such that when the apparatus is decoupled from the electronic device, a functionality is disabled.
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28. A method of interfacing with an electronic device, the method comprising:
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coupling to the electronic device by using a connector;
controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device;
retrieving from a first memory a stored file system;
providing the retrieved file system to the electronic device by using the connector;
automatically recognizing the file system when the connector interfaces with the electronic device;
automatically executing an element of the file system;
using data from a second memory; and
storing an application on the electronic device such that a second launch is faster than a first launch.
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29. A method of interfacing with an electronic device, the method comprising:
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coupling to the electronic device by using a connector;
controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device;
retrieving from a first memory a stored file system;
providing the retrieved file system to the electronic device by using the connector;
automatically recognizing the file system when the connector interfaces with the electronic device;
automatically executing an element of the file system;
using data from a second memory;
retrieving a set of predetermined locations; and
preventing navigation to a location that is not within the set.
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30. A method of interfacing with an electronic device, the method comprising:
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coupling to the electronic device by using a connector;
controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device;
retrieving from a first memory a stored file system;
providing the retrieved file system to the electronic device by using the connector;
automatically recognizing the file system when the connector interfaces with the electronic device;
automatically executing an element of the file system;
using data from a second memory;
determining that the connector is disconnected; and
disabling a functionality in response thereto.
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31. An apparatus configured for communication with an electronic device, the apparatus comprising:
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a connector for interfacing with the electronic device;
a controller for controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device;
a first memory having a plurality of partitions, the partitions comprising;
a file system, wherein the controller is configured to provide automatic recognition of the apparatus and mounting of the file system to the electronic device by using the connector when the apparatus interfaces with the electronic device; and
data for automatic navigation to a predetermined location, wherein the first memory is configured to provide a functionality for the apparatus, wherein the apparatus is configured for automatic execution of an element of the file system.
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