Sandisk Corporation

Sandisk Technologies Inc.

Western Digital Technologies, Inc.

Derek T Niizawa

Yaron Sheba

Jeffrey A Salazar

Michael Alan Morganstern

Junggi Sung

Arturo Meuniot

Michael Simmons

Michael S Roberts

Alfonso Calderon

Minsung Kwon

Philip L Ly

Eric R Freedman

Jennifer J Lee

Matthew J Schoenholz

Stephen Jesse Hall, Jr

John Anthony Becker

Erez Zvi Testiler

Michael A Yurochko

Michael L Simmons

Data storage device

Portable data storage device

Data storage device with surface ornamentation

Methods, systems, and computer readable media for automatic generation of graphic artwork to be presented by a device during playing or browsing of a media file by the device are provided. One method includes providing, via a computer or mobile device, a user interface through which a user can select a media file for which graphic artwork is to be generated and initiate automatic graphic artwork generation for the media file. The method further includes providing access to a media file graphic artwork generator via the computer or mobile device, where the media file graphic artwork generator, in response to user selection of the media file and the initiation of the media file artwork generation, automatically selects a plurality of images from at least one group of images, varies parameters of at least some of the images, and combines the images to form a graphic artwork file. At least one of the image selecting, the image parameter varying, and the image combining is performed using an algorithm structured to produce varying output in successive iterations of the algorithm invoked with the same input. The media file graphic artwork generator associates the graphic artwork file with the media file for display when the media file is browsed, displayed or played.

Methods, systems, and computer readable media for automatic generation of graphic artwork to be presented during displaying, playing or browsing of media files

Media player

A hand held electronic device, such as a flash memory drive, includes a mechanism for extending and withdrawing a connector, such as a USB plug, that is adapted for engaging a mating connector of a host device. A positive latch holds the connector with respect to an outer shell when in the extended and withdrawn positions. Movement of a separate housing portion unlatches the connector and outer shell, and also provides movement of the connector. A protective door closes over a connector opening when the connector is withdrawn into the device, and the door is withdrawn into the device when the connector is extended, thereby not interfering with the extended connector.

Electronic device with dual slide actuator that extends and retracts a connector

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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Derek T Niizawa