Method and apparatus for previewing recorded information
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1. Apparatus for previewing portions of audio and associated full motion video selections comprising:
- a) means for storing portions of a plurality of audio selections and associated full motion video presentations, said means for storing comprising;
i) a first optical disc media and player;
ii) a second optical disc media and player, a portion of said entertainment selections stored on said second optical disc media and another portion of said entertainment selections stored on said first media; and
iii) means for selecting between said first and said second optical disc players for playback of said optical discs;
b) display means for simultaneously indicating to a user said plurality of selections;
c) means, coupled to said display means, for inputting a first selection from said user; and
d) means, coupled to said means for inputting, for playing said first selection in audio form while concurrently displaying said first selection'"'"'s associated full motion video presentation.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for previewing recorded information. The apparatus includes a selection of back-lit switches, each of which displays audio or video selection information. A user indicates a desired selection for preview by pressing one of the back-lit switches. An audio and video preview of the desired selection is presented to the user by playback of a optical disc or portion thereof.
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1. Apparatus for previewing portions of audio and associated full motion video selections comprising:
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a) means for storing portions of a plurality of audio selections and associated full motion video presentations, said means for storing comprising; i) a first optical disc media and player; ii) a second optical disc media and player, a portion of said entertainment selections stored on said second optical disc media and another portion of said entertainment selections stored on said first media; and iii) means for selecting between said first and said second optical disc players for playback of said optical discs; b) display means for simultaneously indicating to a user said plurality of selections; c) means, coupled to said display means, for inputting a first selection from said user; and d) means, coupled to said means for inputting, for playing said first selection in audio form while concurrently displaying said first selection'"'"'s associated full motion video presentation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. Apparatus for previewing audio selections and associated full motion video presentations in a retail sales location, said audio selections comprising a portion of musical recordings comprising:
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a) a backlit translucent keypad array, said keypad array comprising an array of images relating to each of said musical recordings; b) means for scanning said keypad array to determine when a key is pressed; c) first and second optical disc players with first and second optical discs, said first optical disc including a first portion of said audio selections and video presentations, said second optical disc including a second portion of said audio and video presentations; d) display means for presenting said audio selections and video presentations; and e) logic means for selecting between said optical disc players and connecting said display means to a selected optical disc player.
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10. A method of previewing an audio presentation and associated full motion video presentation comprising the steps of:
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a) simultaneously presenting a user with a plurality of choices of presentations; b) inputting a desired presentation selection from said user; and c) presenting a portion of said selection while simultaneously presenting a full motion video associated with said selection, the step of presenting further comprising the step of selecting between a first and a second optical disc player. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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