Powerfully simple digital media player and methods for use therewith
First Claim
1. A portable digital media player comprising:
- a connector configured to be removably connected with a memory device, wherein the memory device comprises a memory pre-loaded with digital media files grouped into a plurality of categories, wherein all digital media files stored in the memory that are playable by the portable digital media player are grouped in one of the plurality of categories, and wherein the digital media files are provided to the digital media player via the memory device without requiring a connection to a network;
a plurality of user-pressable user input elements;
an audio output element; and
circuitry in communication with the connector, the plurality of user-pressable user input elements, and the audio output element, wherein the circuitry is operative to;
receive a user selection of one of the plurality of user-pressable user input elements;
select a category from the plurality of categories in response to receiving the user selection; and
play a digital media file from the selected category.
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Abstract
A powerfully simple digital media player and methods for use therewith are disclosed. In one embodiment, a digital media player with a simplified user interface is disclosed that, like an FM radio, allows a user to easily select a category of digital media for playback. In another embodiment, to make the experience more FM-radio-like for a user, instead of charging the user for the digital audio files, digital media files can be distributed for free (or at a reduced charge) by playing advertisements before, during, or after the playback of a digital audio file. In yet another embodiment, an exemplary network infrastructure is provided. In another embodiment, a generic streaming content file interface is presented. Other embodiments are disclosed, and any of these embodiments can be used alone or in combination with one another.
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20 Claims
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1. A portable digital media player comprising:
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a connector configured to be removably connected with a memory device, wherein the memory device comprises a memory pre-loaded with digital media files grouped into a plurality of categories, wherein all digital media files stored in the memory that are playable by the portable digital media player are grouped in one of the plurality of categories, and wherein the digital media files are provided to the digital media player via the memory device without requiring a connection to a network; a plurality of user-pressable user input elements; an audio output element; and circuitry in communication with the connector, the plurality of user-pressable user input elements, and the audio output element, wherein the circuitry is operative to; receive a user selection of one of the plurality of user-pressable user input elements; select a category from the plurality of categories in response to receiving the user selection; and play a digital media file from the selected category. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A portable digital media player comprising:
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a connector configured to be removably connected with a memory device, wherein the memory device comprises a memory pre-loaded with digital media files grouped into a plurality of categories, wherein the plurality of digital media files are provided to the digital media player via the memory device without requiring a connection to a network; a plurality of user-pressable user input elements configured to correspond to the plurality of categories; an audio output element; and circuitry in communication with the connector, the plurality of user-pressable user input elements, and the audio output element, wherein the circuitry is operative to; receive a user selection of one of the plurality of user-pressable user input elements; and play a digital media file from a category corresponding to the selected one of the plurality of user-pressable user input elements. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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