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Reconfigurable mobile device interfaces supporting authenticated high-quality video, audio, tv and multimedia services

USPTO Application #: 20070191070
Title: Reconfigurable mobile device interfaces supporting authenticated high-quality video, audio, tv and multimedia services
Abstract: A method and apparatus for reconfiguring the audio and video interfaces of mobile devices is described. A system for configuring various surfaces of a mobile device for performing additional functions such utilizing the front and reverse side of a mobile device with reconfigurable larger displays for enhancing the visual experience for various applications such as in video, TV and medical imaging is described. A system for command and control of a media center with a mobile device is disclosed. A method for multi-channel processing of audio and video information over mobile devices is described. A method for biometrically authorizing and delivering of copy right content to mobile devices is disclosed. (end of abstract)



Agent: Courtney Staniford & Gregory LLP - San Jose, CA, US
Inventor: Raman K. Rao
USPTO Applicaton #: 20070191070 - Class: 455566 (USPTO)

Reconfigurable mobile device interfaces supporting authenticated high-quality video, audio, tv and multimedia services description/claims


The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070191070, Reconfigurable mobile device interfaces supporting authenticated high-quality video, audio, tv and multimedia services.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001]The present application is a continuation-in-part of the co-pending application entitled, A Secure and Custom Configurable Key, Pen or Voice Based Input/Output Scheme for Mobile Devices Using a Local or Central Server, application Ser. No. 10/878,666 which is a continuation of an application with the same title, application Ser. No. 09/597,607 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,882,859.

[0002]The application Ser. No. 09/597,607 itself was a continuation in part of an original application entitled, Intelligent Keyboard System, Ser. No. 09/281,739, filed Jun. 4, 1999 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,169,789 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,480,587, which further being a continuation of an application entitled, A system level scheme to control intelligent appliances, Ser. No. 08/764,903 filed Dec. 16, 1996 now abandoned.

ABBREVIATIONS

Cellular Telephone is abbreviated as CT

Mobile Device is abbreviated as MD.

Personal Computer is abbreviated as PC

Peripheral Device is abbreviated as PD

Transaction Terminal is abbreviated as TT

Point Of Sale is abbreviated as POS

Television is abbreviated as TV

Personal Digital Assistant is abbreviated as PDA

Central Server is abbreviated as CS

Local Server is abbreviated as LS

Network Server is abbreviated as NS

BACKGROUND

[0003]Mobile communication devices are being adopted at a significant and increasing rate by the public due to their portability, ease of use, small form factor and low entry level system cost for the mobile device itself, and for the almost universal connectivity provided by a number of wireless carriers at a an affordable subscription price. Hitherto most of the mobile device applications revolved around voice communication and to some limited extent for email and data communication.

[0004]As the mobile devices evolve into multifunction communication, computation, command and control devices there is a need for better user interfaces. Mobile devices that can provide audio and video services are highly desired by the users. The quality of the audio depends to a large extent on the digital signal processing, DSP capability internal to the mobile device and one or more of the built-in speakers within the mobile device itself, and the external speakers/earphones attachments available for delivering the audio experience to the user.

[0005]In the prior art, when it comes to the video experience, there is a fundamental problem that arises from the very advantage of the mobile device, namely its portability and small form factor, which on the other hand significantly limits the viewing area for images, graphics and video. Consequently there is a need for providing novel visual interfaces for enhancing the viewing experience of the user for images, graphics and video. The present invention teaches devices and interfaces that can provide enhanced visual experience and a rich multimedia experience to the mobile device user. In the cross referenced applications cited, Rao et al teach dynamically configurable interfaces for mobile devices. The present continuation in part application teaches novel devices and methods for enhanced configurable visual interfaces for mobile devices. Additionally, the prior art displays did not utilize dedicated and special purpose video processors such as video signal processors, as the emphasis in the prior art was on displaying simple graphics, numbers and text messages. Additionally, there is a need for the mobile device to be configured for use for video, audio and television broadcast programming.

[0006]Similarly, in the prior art the quality of the audio is less than desirable as the cellular telephone and other mobile devices such as Personal Digital Assistants, PDAs and portable computers are primarily designed for voice and not high quality music. The stereophonic effect is achieved through the ear phone attachments which often cause discomfort and with prolong wear cause hearing loss. Consequently there is need for special purpose audio signal processors to deliver enhanced audio quality and superior noise suppression and noise cancellation.

[0007]In addition in the prior art the cellular telephone/mobile device is used mostly as an adjunct device and not as the primary device with universal utility and the ability to operate at any time and any where, be it at home, at the office or on the road. There is therefore a need for the cellular telephone/mobile device to achieve, much needed primacy in all environments with the ability to operate seamlessly across different communication protocols and different environments in one or more of wired and wireless networks.

[0008]Additionally, there is a need for authentication of the user and for the provision of content and services based on criteria such as pre-payment or the promise to pay in the future for services provided for a defined service. Content development is expensive and is often copy right protected. The prior art does not teach the authentication of the user including biometric authentication of the user for the provision of multimedia services and content over a wired or wireless network to mobile devices. The prior art methods of authentication based on encryption and digital keys lend themselves to subversion by the sophisticated user through software means, thus defrauding the rightful owners of the copyrighted material from enjoying the fruits of their investment and in the process raising the price that all other legitimate subscribers have to pay for the services and the content.

SUMMARY

[0009]The invention describes a system for configuring novel visual interfaces for use on various types of devices such as cellular telephones, mobile devices, PDAs, lap top computers and other types of mobile communication, computation, command and control devices. These novel visual interfaces when used in conjunction with rich multimedia communications comprising voice/speech, audio, video, graphics such as in games and television, TV, broadcast programs provide enhanced utility to the mobile device user.

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