Secure content delivery device
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1. A small form-factor portable apparatus comprising:
- a storage device to store content;
an output interface to couple the portable apparatus to a playback device;
a user interface to control delivery of the content through the output interface;
a processing circuit coupled to the storage device, the user interface, and output interface and configured to securely store the content, and deliver the stored content through the output interface according to the controls from the user interface.
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Abstract
A small form-factor electronic device is provided which is configured to store audio, text, and/or video content and control delivery of such content from a user interface on the electronic device. Such device may be coupled to an audio/visual playback device to receive and output the delivered content to users. The electronic device may also provide a security mechanism that inhibits unauthorized copying of the content stored in the electronic device. The electronic device may provide a convenient way for storing and/or delivering publications (e.g., books, articles, printed news, etc.) in audio and/or text form.
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1. A small form-factor portable apparatus comprising:
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a storage device to store content;
an output interface to couple the portable apparatus to a playback device;
a user interface to control delivery of the content through the output interface;
a processing circuit coupled to the storage device, the user interface, and output interface and configured to securely store the content, and deliver the stored content through the output interface according to the controls from the user interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A content delivery apparatus comprising:
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means for securely storing content;
means for sending the stored content to an external playback device; and
means for controlling delivery of the stored content according to integrated user controls. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 19, 20)
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18. A method for securely storing and delivering content comprising:
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selecting content to be delivered from a portable electronic device;
delivering content in a secured manner to an external playback device; and
controlling delivery of the content according to integrated user controls on the portable electronic device.
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