Method and system for allowing a media player to transfer digital audio to an accessory

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7826318
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11768897

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Digital audio can be transferred between a portable media player and an accessory. In one embodiment, an interface protocol is used to determine the sample rate capabilities of an accessory, allowing digital audio data for a track to be transmitted to the accessory at a sample rate supported by the accessory. When the sample rate of an audio track is not supported by the accessory, the media player can convert the sample rate of the track to a rate supported by the accessory and transmit the track after conversion. The media player also can use the interface protocol to inform the accessory if the sampling rate should be changed, e.g., due to tracks having different sample rates. The accessory then can send a request to the media player to change the sample rate. The media player then can transmit the digital audio data using the new sample rate.

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APPLE INCONE APPLE PARK WAY CUPERTINO CA 95014

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Archibald, John San Francisco, US 22 902
Filson, John B San Jose, US 74 4359
Fletcher, Daniel R Sunnyvale, US 7 240
Holden, Paul Sunnyvale, US 39 1420
Novotney, Donald J San Jose, US 74 4800
Tupman, David San Francisco, US 56 2592
Twycross, Barry Mountain View, US 9 291

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