Mobile Content Magnet

• US 20110103585A1
• Filed: 11/02/2009
• Published: 05/05/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 11/02/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Pascal's Pocket Corp.
• Original Assignee: Pascal's Pocket Corp.
• Inventors: Giaccherini, Thomas N., Sallen, Douglas, Lockie, Douglas Gene, Tuck, Edward F.
• Application Number:
  US12/590,166
• Publication Number:
  US 20110103585A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 380/270
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/32 using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/35 communicating wirelessly
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 2209/60 Digital content management, e.g. content distribution
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 2209/80 Wireless network architectures or network communication protocols for wireless network security H04W12/00
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/0861 using biometrical features, e.g. fingerprint, retina-scan cryptographic mechanisms or cryptographic arrangements for entity authentication using biological data H04L9/3231
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 9/3231 Biological data, e.g. fingerprint, voice or retina network architectures or network communication protocols for supporting authentication of entities using biometrical features in a packet data network H04L63/0861
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 28/06 Optimizing the usage of the radio link, e.g. header compression, information sizing , discarding information system modifying transmission characteristic according to link quality by modifying frame length H04L1/0007; dynamic adaptation of the packet size for flow control or congestion control H04L47/365
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/00 Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/18 Self-organising networks, e.g. ad-hoc networks or sensor networks
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 88/06 adapted for operation in multiple networks or having at least two operational modes, e.g. multi-mode terminals

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for a Mobile Content Magnet are disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention is a miniature electronic device, which functions as a fully-powered personal computer, which stores digital files and content, and which communicates wirelessly with external input and output devices and a network such as the Internet. In one embodiment, the present invention may be carried in a pocket or purse, clipped on a belt or incorporated into a pair of glasses. In another embodiment, the Mobile Content Magnet is configured to receive an automatic stream of digital content over a wireless connection from a remote server which functions as a content aggregator. The content which is automatically pushed to the user is either directly chosen by the user, or may be suggested by software running on the remote server that seeks and identifies additional content using keyword or relevance searches.

Claims

1. An apparatus comprising:

a housing;

a central processing unit means for processing a plurality of digital signals;

said central processing unit being located generally within said housing;

a memory means for storing digital information;

said memory means being coupled to said central processing unit, and being located generally within said housing;

a biometric means for authenticating the identity of a user;

said biometric means being coupled to said central processing unit means;

said biometric means being affixed to said housing;

a first wireless means for providing a wireless connection to a peripheral device;

said wireless means being connected to said central processing unit means;

said peripheral device being located outside of, separate and apart from said housing;

a second wireless means for providing a wireless connection to a network;

said second wireless means being connected to said central processing unit means; and

said central processing unit means being configured to receive an automatic stream of pushed digital content over a wireless connection from a remote server which functions as a content aggregator.

2. An apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said memory means is a solid state memory.

3. An apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said memory means is a flash memory.

4. An apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said digital information includes an operating system.

5. An apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said digital information includes a software application.

6. An apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said digital information includes a computer file.

7. An apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said digital information includes an audio file.

8. An apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said digital information includes a digital photo.

9. An apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said digital information includes a video file.

10. An apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said biometric means is a fingerprint reader.

11. An apparatus as recited in claim 1, further comprising a communication safeguard means.

12. An apparatus as recited in claim 11, in which said communication safeguard means includes encryption.

13. An apparatus as recited in claim 11, in which said communication safeguard means includes key protection.

14. An apparatus as recited in claim 11, in which said communication safeguard means includes UltraSecure protection.

15. An apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said wireless means is a USB connector.

17. An apparatus as recited in claim 1, in which said radio operates using frequency bands which are generally above 60 GHz.

18. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said digital content is chosen by a user.

19. A method as recited in claim 1, in which said digital content is suggested by search engine software running on a remote server.

20. A method as recited in claim 1, further comprising:

an omni-spectral radio connected to said central processing unit means for establishing a wireless connection.

16. An apparatus as recited in claim 16, in which said radio operates is a WiFi radio.