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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 03, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 08, 2000
Dannie C. Lau, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Daniel Benyamin, Oakland, CA (US);
Brendan T. Dowling, Malibu, CA (US);
PhatNoise, Inc., Los Angeles, CA (US);
Abstract
An audio/visual server is described that can be used to store and play audio/visual data. A removable hard disk (or other media) is connected to a dock that is in communication with a computer. While the removable hard disk is connected to the dock, audio/visual data can be transferred from the computer to the hard disk. After the hard disk is removed from the dock and connected to the audio/visual server, the server can access and play the audio/visual data. In one embodiment, the audio/visual server stores and plays music, emulates a disc changer, and communicates with an automobile stereo head unit. The interface with the head unit is programmable so that multiple head units can be supported.