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Recording method having temporary buffering

  • US 6,163,508 A
  • Filed: 05/13/1999
  • Issued: 12/19/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of recording an audio work received from an audio source at a recording device, comprising:

  • a) detecting, at the recording device, the beginning of the audio work;

    b) thereafter, automatically buffering an initial portion of the audio work in a short term memory buffer associated with said recording device;

    c) after the start of said buffering and in response to a user activation command, recording at least a portion of said audio work buffered in said short term memory buffer, including said initial portion, in long term memory associated with said recording device.

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