Music organizer and entertainment center
DCFirst Claim
1. A music organizer and entertainment center comprising:
- a storage device for storing encrypted, compressed data and an associated unique encryption key, the data defining a plurality of individual music selections and associated category flags, the encryption key being associated with an authorized user of the data;
a processor that retrieves selections and the associated category flags from the storage device based upon user selection of predetermined of the categories;
a decompression device that translates the encrypted, compressed data stored in the storage device into playable digital music data if a decrytion key associated with the authorized user and corresponding to the encryption key has been provided to the decompression device; and
a sound card that converts the playable digital music data into audible music signals.
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Abstract
A music organizer and entertainment center provides a center having a microprocessor, sound card functions and high-volume data storage and retrieval units for playing back music according to a variety of predetermined categories. Music can be played back in random form or can be played back according to a particular pre-selected order. The categories are provided by service provider who delivers selected titles and/or songs to the end user. The songs are typically loaded using a custom CD-ROM provided from the service provider. The music is provided in- data-compressed form and is decompressed and processed through a sound card during playback. The categories can include a variety of parameters such as title, artists, date, speed, dance characteristics, subjective energy level and music style, such as easy-listening, upbeat, etc.
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1. A music organizer and entertainment center comprising:
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a storage device for storing encrypted, compressed data and an associated unique encryption key, the data defining a plurality of individual music selections and associated category flags, the encryption key being associated with an authorized user of the data; a processor that retrieves selections and the associated category flags from the storage device based upon user selection of predetermined of the categories; a decompression device that translates the encrypted, compressed data stored in the storage device into playable digital music data if a decrytion key associated with the authorized user and corresponding to the encryption key has been provided to the decompression device; and a sound card that converts the playable digital music data into audible music signals. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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