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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 20, 1999
Filed:
Sep. 19, 1996
Masaki Oguro, Tokyo, JP;
Ken Iizuka, Kanagawa, JP;
Sony Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A plurality of additional information are made correspond to one predetermined video image; a storing order of events is properly set and data processes in a memory in case of adding or deleting character information are easily executed. The number information indicative of the number of text events corresponding to the program event is recorded in the program event. As for memory areas of the cassette with a memory, there are provided: a main area in which tape information and the like are stored; and an optional area in which TOC information, timer recording information, character information, and the like are stored. In the case where character information regarding the events of the optional area exists, the character information is stored at the last position of the optional area.