Creative Technology Corporation

Paul Pontin

Yew Teng Too

Wong Hoo Sim

Teck Chee Lee

Nick Murphy

Philip Laws

Simon Lee

Yew Heng Too

There is provided a data processing apparatus for segmental processing of input data. The apparatus includes a plurality of data processors connected in a series configuration, the plurality of data processors being able to transmit discrete data packets over a video bus to one another, with the plurality of data processors being divided into a plurality of data processing sets; and a central controller coupled to the plurality of data processors for controlling allocation of the input data to the plurality of data processing sets, the central controller being also for controlling transmission of output data from the apparatus. The apparatus incorporates several varying methods for data transmittal amongst data processors and has several applications which will be described.

Data processing apparatus for segmental processing of input data, systems using the apparatus and methods for data transmittal

There is provided a first dock for a portable hard disk, where the first dock is connectable to a host device. There is also provided a corresponding method for accessing content on the host device during use of the dock. It is advantageous that the host device is able to access content from portable hard disks that are docked with the first dock and a second dock.

Dock for a portable hard disk and a method for accessing content on a host device using the dock

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Esher, United Kingdom

Paul Pontin