Systems and methods for prioritizing the storage location of media data
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving an indication that a media program is to be recorded;
selecting one of a plurality of media data storage locations associated with a digital media recorder based on logical rules that prioritize the storage of media data to one of the plurality of storage locations over the other potential storage locations; and
storing media data representing the media program to the selected media data storage location.
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Abstract
A digital media recorder includes a first storage device associated with the digital media recorder and an interface for removably attaching a second storage device to the digital media recorder. Each of the first and second storage devices are configured to store media data representing programming from a media source. The digital media recorder is configured with logic for prioritizing the storage of the media data to one of the first and second storage devices before storing the media data to the other of the first and second storage devices.
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving an indication that a media program is to be recorded;
selecting one of a plurality of media data storage locations associated with a digital media recorder based on logical rules that prioritize the storage of media data to one of the plurality of storage locations over the other potential storage locations; and
storing media data representing the media program to the selected media data storage location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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14. A digital media recorder comprising:
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a first storage device associated with the digital media recorder; and
an interface for removably attaching a second storage device to the digital media recorder, each of the first and second storage devices configured to store media data representing programming from a media source, the digital media recorder configured with logic for prioritizing the storage of the media data to one of the first and second storage devices before storing the media data to the other of the first and second storage devices. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A digital media recorder comprising:
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means for receiving an indication that a media program is to be recorded;
means for selecting one of a plurality of media data storage locations associated with a digital media recorder based on logical rules that prioritize the storage of media data to one of the plurality of storage locations over the other potential storage locations; and
means for storing media data representing the media program to the selected media data storage location. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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