Patent ID: 7426532

Claim:
A method performed by a host comprising: Storing a plurality of digital media files, the plurality of digital media files being organized in a three-level hierarchical file structure, wherein a first level includes a plurality of categories, wherein in a second level each category has a plurality of folders, wherein in a third level each folder has a plurality of sub-menu items, and wherein selected sub-menu items comprise thumbnail representations of digital media files; wirelessly transmitting a polling inquiry within the vicinity of the host; determining whether a response to the polling inquiry is received from a processor-based appliance within a predetermined time interval, wherein the response comprises a unique appliance identifier for the appliance; wherein the response further comprises user interface characteristics for the appliance, including a display resolution of the appliance, and a preferred language and font for a general user interface of the appliance; wherein the response further comprises a storage capacity of the appliance; wherein the response further comprises a list of data types and content file formats supported by the appliance; wherein the response further comprises audio and visual playback characteristics of the appliance; upon determining that a response to the polling inquiry is received, registering the processor-based appliance; retrieving text information from the host's file structure in the preferred language and font; and wirelessly transmitting the host's identical file structure to the appliance in the preferred language and font.