TIME-SHIFTING AUDIO AND VIDEO PROGRAMS

摘要

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for recording and replaying audio and video programs. A device includes a video input controller, a video output controller, a command interface, a network adapter and control circuitry. The video input controller receives a program. The video output controller outputs a video signal representing the audiovisual program. The command interface receives input requesting that the program be recorded. The network adapter connects the device to a data communication network where the device is addressable over the data communications network through the network adapter. The control circuitry can cause the requested program be transmitted to a remote storage device over the data communication network through the network adapter.