Method and apparatus for stopping supply of power to a specific function for playing contents stored on media in response to a low battery level

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6799279
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09598251

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A multiple function portable device prevents an occurrence of a situation in which a remainder of a battery is used up after a consumer utilizes a contents playing function of a portable device having a contents playing function, wherein not only the contents playing function but also basic functions inherent to the portable device become unavailable. A power supply control means commands a power supply means to stop the power supply to a contents playing function activator when the battery remainder measured by a battery remainder measuring means becomes lower than a predetermined value.

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  • MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.;PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION OF AMERICA;SK HYNIX INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kozuka, Masayuki Arcadia, CA 394 10589
Matsushima, Hideki Studio City, CA 231 4552
Okamoto, Ryuichi Studio City, CA 65 1744

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