US5566353A
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Point of purchase video distribution system
Assignee: Iz On Media LLC
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Filing: 1994-09-06
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Granted: 1996-10-15
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Expires: 2014-09-06
Abstract
Abstract A video distribution system for full motion video media, usually in the form of advertisements, that allows video programs to be transmitted from a distribution center to a multitude of receiving sites, typically retail stores, dispersed over a wide geographic area. Video program segments are transmitted from the distribution site (100) and received at the receiving sites (254). Television monitors located at selected points in the receiving sites display the video program segments to an audience, which usually will include shoppers in the course of shopping. The invention allows users located in the distribution center to customize the video programs for particular target audiences or markets, such that the series of programs played in one receiving site could be quite different from that played in another.
Inventors
- 👤 Nack Y. Cho
- 👤 Jerry E. Magilton, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:22
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N7/00; H04N7/16; H04N7/173; H04N21/00; H04N21/20; H04N21/25; H04N21/258; H04N21/25866; H04N21/25883; H04N21/80; H04N21/81; H04N21/812; H04N7/162; H04N7/165; H04N7/17309; H04N7/17336
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A video media distribution network comprising: a distribution center for transmitting video program segments to a plurality of receiving sites; receivers located at the receiving sites; a tracking system tracking product movement at the receiving sites; a network management system forming playlists for each of the receiving sites in response to inputs from a user, the user having access to the product movement information from the tracking system; and display units for displaying the playlists at the receiving sites; wherein the tracking system tracks previously played program segments and wherein the network management system determines the playlists in response to both the product movement and the previously played program segments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A video media distribution network comprising: a distribution center for transmitting video program segments to a plurality of receiving sites; receivers located at the receiving sites; a tracking system tracking product movement at the receiving sites; a network management system forming playlists for each of the receiving sites in response to inputs from a user, the user having access to the product movement information from the tracking system; and display units for displaying the playlists at the receiving sites; wherein the tracking system tracks previously played program segments and wherein the network management system determines the playlists in response to both the product movement and the previously played program segments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The video media distribution network of claim 1 further comprising, a data communications link between the distribution center and the receiving sites for transmitting information including reception verification, alarm messages and statistical information.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The video media distribution network of claim 1 further comprising, a plurality of controllers storing and playing back the program segments, the controllers playing back the program segments after time delays in response to the network management system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The video media distribution network of claim 1 further comprising, at least one personal computer controlling transmission of the program segments and placement of the program segments in the playlists.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The video media distribution network of claim 1, wherein the receiving sites comprise stores.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The video media distribution network of claim 1, wherein the distribution center further comprises a satellite for transmitting the video program segments.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The video media distribution network of claim 1, wherein the distribution center further comprises a optical fiber link for transmitting the video program segments.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The video media distribution network of claim 1, wherein the distribution center further comprises a dedicated communication channel for transmitting the video program segments.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The video media distribution network of claim 1, wherein control data is placed in the video program segments.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The video media distribution network of claim 1, wherein the display units comprise television sets.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The video media distribution network of claim 1, wherein the receiving sites comprise schools.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The video media distribution network of claim 1, wherein the receiving sites comprise hospitals.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The video media distribution network of claim 1, wherein the video program segments result in a multimedia display.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The video media distribution network of claim 1, wherein the video program segments are stored at the receiving sites and forwarded to the display unit for display in response to the playlists formed by the network management system.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
113 words
A video media distribution network comprising: a distribution center for transmitting video program segments to a plurality of stores, the stores having associated receiver addresses, and the video program segments having associated clip numbers; receivers located at the stores; a tracking system tracking product movement at the stores and tracking previously played program segments at the stores, the tracking system organizing information based on the receiver addresses and the clip numbers; a network management system forming playlists for the stores in response to inputs from a user, the user having access to information about the product movement and the previously played program segments; and display units for displaying the playlists at the stores.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
113 words
A video media distribution network comprising: a distribution center for transmitting video program segments to a plurality of stores, the stores having associated receiver addresses, and the video program segments having associated clip numbers; receivers located at the stores; a tracking system tracking product movement at the stores and tracking previously played program segments at the stores, the tracking system organizing information based on the receiver addresses and the clip numbers; a network management system forming playlists for the stores in response to inputs from a user, the user having access to information about the product movement and the previously played program segments; and display units for displaying the playlists at the stores.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of broadcasting video program segments in claim 15 further comprising, transmitting information to the stores, the information including reception verification, alarm messages and statistical information.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of broadcasting video program segments in claim 15, wherein the receivers receive and store the video program segments and playing back of the stored program segments occurs after time delays, the time delays being in response to a network management system.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of broadcasting video program segments in claim 15, wherein the transmitting of the video program segments is done with a satellite.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of broadcasting video program segments in claim 15, wherein the transmitting of the video program segments is done with an optical fiber link.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of broadcasting video program segments in claim 15, wherein the transmitting of the video program segments is done with a dedicated communication channel.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of broadcasting video program segments in claim 15, wherein control data is placed in the video program segments.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of broadcasting video program segments in claim 15, wherein the video display units comprise television sets.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of broadcasting video program segments in claim 15, wherein the video program segments result in a multi-media display.
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