US6473792B1
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Method of simulating broadband internet content downloads
Assignee: LORY SUBY AND EDWARD Q YAVITZ
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Filing: 2000-03-10
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Granted: 2002-10-29
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Expires: 2020-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A broadcast reception system or display system is combined with a computer. The reception system includes a receiver that is integrated with a computer, e.g. personal computer. The receiver may be configured to receive analog FM signals and linked data transmitted according to at least one of the RDS and MBS standards. The data serves as a data trigger to provide the user with a prompt on the computer system. The prompt may be utilized to access information related to the primary radio broadcast and previously stored at a memory location, such as a computer disk drive, CD or floppy disk. This permits a user to quickly and easily access large amounts of information relevant to the current programming of a given radio station or to purchase music, goods and services as they are featured in the FM broadcast.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Q. Yavitz
- 👤 Adam Q. Yavitz
- 👤 Noah B. Yavitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:32
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/16; H04B1/1646; H04H; H04H20/00; H04H20/28; H04H20/33; H04H20/34; H04H20/40; H04H20/86; H04H20/93; H04H2201/00; H04H2201/10; H04H2201/13; H04H2201/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A method for rapidly accessing information related to a media display, comprising: storing segments of enhanced information, related to corresponding segments of a media display, on a device configured to received the media display; providing the device with a user interface; prompting an individual to retrieve a segment of enhanced information as the corresponding segment of the media display is displayed; and retrieving the segment of enhanced information upon response to the prompting.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
73 words
A method for rapidly accessing information related to a media display, comprising: storing segments of enhanced information, related to corresponding segments of a media display, on a device configured to received the media display; providing the device with a user interface; prompting an individual to retrieve a segment of enhanced information as the corresponding segment of the media display is displayed; and retrieving the segment of enhanced information upon response to the prompting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein storing comprises storing information on a personal computer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein storing comprises storing information on a hand-held remote device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein providing comprises providing the device with a graphical user interface via a display screen.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein prompting comprises displaying a selectable icon on the display screen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein prompting comprises providing an audible prompt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method as recited in claim 4 , wherein prompting comprises pointing and clicking a selection by an individual at the display screen.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein retrieving comprises displaying an enhanced visual segment of information.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein retrieving comprises playing an audible segment of information.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising broadcasting the media display.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as recited in claim 10 , wherein broadcasting comprises broadcasting by radio waves.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as recited in claim 10 , wherein broadcasting comprises broadcasting via cellular communication.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as recited in claim 10 , wherein broadcasting comprises broadcasting over a cable network.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising making the corresponding segments of the media display available via the Internet.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as recited in claim 4 , further comprising transmitting a purchase request over the Internet.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
100 words
A method for rapidly providing an individual with information related to a currently broadcast media, comprising: broadcasting selected segments of data via a broadcast medium for reception by a plurality of remote receivers; broadcasting a unique data trigger simultaneously with each selected segment of data; receiving the selected segments of data and the unique data trigger at a receiver system; preloading the receiver system with information related to the selected segments of data; and prompting a user of the receiver system to utilize the data trigger for automatic retrieval of information related to the currently broadcast selected segment of data.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
100 words
A method for rapidly providing an individual with information related to a currently broadcast media, comprising: broadcasting selected segments of data via a broadcast medium for reception by a plurality of remote receivers; broadcasting a unique data trigger simultaneously with each selected segment of data; receiving the selected segments of data and the unique data trigger at a receiver system; preloading the receiver system with information related to the selected segments of data; and prompting a user of the receiver system to utilize the data trigger for automatic retrieval of information related to the currently broadcast selected segment of data.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method as recited in claim 16 , wherein broadcasting selected segments of data comprises broadcasting via radio waves.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method as recited in claim 16 , wherein broadcasting selected segments of data comprises broadcasting over a cable network.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as recited in claim 16 , wherein broadcasting comprises utilizing the Internet.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method as recited in claim 16 , wherein broadcasting selected segments of data comprises broadcasting over a cellular network.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method as recited in claim 17 , wherein broadcasting the unique data trigger comprises broadcasting the unique data trigger via RDS.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method as recited in claim 16 , wherein preloading comprises storing information on a hard drive of a computer.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method as recited in claim 16 , wherein preloading comprises storing information on a remote hand held device.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as recited in claim 16 , wherein receiving comprises playing an audible segment of data.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method as recited in claim 16 , wherein receiving comprises displaying a visual segment of data at a display screen.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method as recited in claim 16 , wherein prompting comprises pointing and clicking a selection by an individual at the display screen.
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