Patent ID: 8451485
Filing Date: 2013-05-28
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A data writing device, comprising: a plurality of connection slots to which a plurality of external storage devices are detachably attachable; an acceptance unit configured to accept a writing command inputted to the data writing device through a user operation and to accept a user specification of a number of copies associated with the writing command; a processor; and memory storing computer readable instructions that, when executed, cause the data writing device to: wherein the specified number of copies is interpreted to control writing of the data in a first manner upon determining that one or more of the plurality of connection slots has been set with the slot-specific setting condition, and wherein the specified number of copies is interpreted to control writing of the data in a second manner, different from the first manner, upon determining none of the plurality of connection slots has been set with the slot-specific setting condition.