Patent ID: 8370754
Filing Date: 2013-02-05
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A method of providing a user with dynamic sync status information, the method comprising: identifying that a sync process will occur when an electronic device is connected to a host device; receiving information on data files selected to be transferred during the sync process; establishing a main channel to download data files between said electronic device and said host device; establishing a side channel to download dynamic sync status information between said electronic device and said host device, wherein the status information transmitted on the side channel at a given time pertains to a status of a current transmission of data for a data file from said data files on a main channel to said electronic device occurring at said given time; receiving a transmission of data for said data files; receiving the status information during the transmission of data for said data files; and displaying dynamic sync status information on said electronic device while the transmission of data from said data files is occurring.