Patent ID: 6801708
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: G11B,H04N

Abstract:
A data recording and reproducing apparatus having recording and reproducing means for recording and reproducing data containing video data and/or audio data to and from a record medium that is non-linearly accessible and a plurality of input and output processing means for accessing the recording and reproducing means in respectively assigned time slot periods, outputting the data that is output from the outside to the recording and reproducing means, and inputting the data from the recording and reproducing means, the apparatus comprising:operating means for performing at least a record operation for causing the data to be recorded to the record medium and a reproduction operation for causing the data to be reproduced from the record medium; the operating means generating free space list information including a link address, a start position, and a blank area length for each blank area on the record medium that is available for data to be recorded onto; and a removable control panel for controlling the operating means and having displaying means for displaying the data that is input to and that is output from said plurality of input and output means, wherein said operating means and said displaying means are integrally structured.