Method and apparatus for previewing audio selections

Details Method and apparatus for previewing audio selections Method and apparatus for previewing audio selections

1996-08-08

1998-09-29

Dinh, Tan

Dynamic information storage or retrieval

Information location or remote operator actuated control

Selective addressing of storage medium

G11B 1722

Patent

active

058154710

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for previewing a plurality of audio selections is described. A digital storage medium in a memory drive stores the plurality of audio selections in a spiral track with open indexing. A configurable touchpad is provided for selecting one of the audio selections. Sound circuitry converts the audio selections to audio signals, and at least one audio speaker converts the audio signals to acoustic energy. A controller controls the operation of the memory drive, the touchpad, and the sound circuitry.

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