Patent ID: 6137767
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A recordable/rewritable optical disk memory content display apparatus comprising:an input interface under the control of a controller, for reading index data stored in a memory chip integrated with the recordable/rewritable optical disk by physical contact with input/output terminals of the memory chip, said index data representing an index of data stored in a recording region of the optical disk, wherein said index data stored in the memory chip is updated automatically through the input/output terminals when data stored in the recording region of the recordable/rewritable optical disk is changed;a memory unit for at least temporarily storing said index data read through said input interface;a display unit for displaying said index data stored in the memory unit or inputted thereto through the input interface; anda controller for causing said index data read through said input interface to be stored into said memory unit, and for causing said index data to be displayed on said display unit.