Data processing: presentation processing of document – operator i – Operator interface – On-screen workspace or object
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-05
2010-11-30
Nguyen, Kevin (Department: 2173)
Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i
Operator interface
On-screen workspace or object
C345S173000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07844920
ABSTRACT:
A system for playing audio content, visual content, or audio-visual content includes a base panel that incorporates loudspeakers, amplifiers, a display/control surface, charging circuitry for any objects placed upon the display surface, and capacitive sensors to display and control the user interface. Also included are one or more portable units having housings in the shape of aesthetically-pleasing structures. These portable units include data storage components (such as hard disk drives, optical drives, flash memories, etc.) for storing the content to be played, and incorporate electronics within but have no visible controls. As the portable units are placed at any location on the display surface, a GUI automatically appears under and around the units, indicating content, controls, etc. Commands can be entered on the GUI for controlling the transfer of the content from or to the portable units and for controlling the playing of the content by the base panel.
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Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery
Nguyen Kevin
Sony Corporation
Sony Electronics Inc.
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