Data reception storage device
The invention relates to the provision of broadcast data processing and display apparatus comprising at least two parts. The first part acts as a base and onto which base, said second part can be selectively positioned for use. The second part can be selectively usable independently and/or by connection to a further item of apparatus. The second part includes a memory means in which data from which at least part of a radio or television programme can be generated can be selectively stored for subsequent retrieval and display via screen and or speakers on the second part and/or first part and/or said further item of apparatus. Typically the first, base part includes at least one tuner for selective tuning to a frequency in response to a user selection, to receive the broadcast data for television and/or radio programmes which can then be stored in the base or the memory means in the second part.
1 . A broadcast data processing and display apparatus, said apparatus comprising:
at least two parts, a first base part having at least one tuner for selective tuning to a frequency in response to a user selection to receive broadcast data for television and/or radio programs and, a second part which can be selectively positioned onto said first base for selectively using independently and/or by connection to a further item of apparatus and further including a memory means in which data from which at least part of a radio or television program can be generated, and selectively stored for subsequent retrieval.
2 . An Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said second part is provided to be portable and therefore removable and usable at locations which are remote from first base part.
3 . An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said second part is provided to be connectable via a suitable connection means selected from the group consisting of, a television, video and/or speakers and/or display screens to allow the display of audio and/or video from said memory means in said second part.
4 . An apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said second part is connectable to said further apparatus directly to allow data to be displayed.
5 . An apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said second part is connectable to said further apparatus via said first base part when physically located on or adjacent to said first base part.
6 . An apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said second part is connectable to said further apparatus via a wireless connection which allows transfer of data therebetween.
7 . An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said first base part includes a means for allowing charging of a power source provided in said second part when is physically located in or adjacent to said first base part.
8 . An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein when said first and said second parts are in connection, the tuner can be selectively operated in response to a user selection of a particular program whereupon the tuner is directed towards an appropriate frequency to receive the data for the selected program transmitted from a remote location via any conventional broadcast means.
9 . An apparatus according to claim 8 wherein when data is received, a user can select to store the data in said memory means provided in said second part and transfer of the data occurs from said first to said second part.
10 . An apparatus according to claim 8 wherein the data when received in said storage means is processed and stored in a conventional manner.
11 . An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein if said first and said second parts are in connection, the data which is held in said memory means can be retrieved and viewed via a display screen and/or speakers connected to said first part.
12 . An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said second part includes an integral screen and/or speakers to allow a selected radio and or television program to be generated from said second part.
13 . An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said first base part can be used as a means for receiving data representative of programs and can be selectively connected to a display screen and/or speakers to allow received data to be viewed or listened to.