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Method, system and computer program product for producing and distributing enhanced media downstreams
Assignee: ParkerVision Inc
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Filing: 2001-04-18
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Granted: 2004-07-06
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Expires: 2021-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A multimedia production and distribution system collects or assembles a media production (such as, a news program, television programming, or radio broadcast) from a variety of sources, including television stations and other media hosting facilities. The media production is categorized and indexed for retrieval and distribution across a wired or wireless network, such as the Internet, to any client, such as a personal computer, television, or personal digital assistant. A user can operate the client to display and interact with the media production, or select various options to customize the transmission or request a standard program. Alternatively, the user can establish a template to generate the media production automatically based on personal preferences. The media production is displayed on the client with various media enhancements to add value to the media production. Such enhancements include graphics, extended play segments, opinion research, and URLs. The enhancements also include advertisements, such as commercials, active banners, and sponsorship buttons. An advertisement reporting system monitors the sale and distribution of advertisements within the network. The advertisements are priced according to factors that measure the likelihood of an advertisement actually being presented or viewed by users most likely to purchase the advertised item or service. The advertisement reporting system also collects metrics to invoice and apportion income derived from the advertisements among the network participants, including a portal host and/or producer of the content.
Inventors
- 👤 Alex Holtz
- 👤 William H. Couch
- 👤 Gilberto Fres
- 👤 Timothy Hamlett
- 👤 Charles Hoeppner
- 👤 Jeffrey L. Parker
- 👤 William Robblee
- 👤 Richard L. Sisisky
- 👤 Robert Snyder
- 👤 Keith G. Tingle
- 👤 Richard Todd
- 👤 Roger Verboncoeur
Bibliographic Details
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google_patents
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2026-10-24 19:11
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N21/00; H04N21/80; H04N21/81; H04N21/812; G; G06; G06Q; G06Q30/00; G06Q30/06; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/02; G11B27/031; G11B27/034; G11B27/10; G11B27/102; G11B27/105; G11B27/34; H04N21/20; H04N21/25; H04N21/258; H04N21/25866; H04N21/25891; H04N21/40; H04N21/45; H04N21/462; H04N21/4622; H04N21/47; H04N21/478; H04N21/4782; H04N5/00; H04N5/222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 98
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A method of providing video content from a server to an end-user, comprising: recording a live presentation to create the video content; partitioning the video content simultaneously while recording the live presentation such that the video content comprises a plurality of video segments, wherein said partitioning classifies each of said plurality of video segments into at least one category, and wherein each of said plurality of video segments contain different subject matter of the video content; storing information representative of said partitioning in a database; selecting one or more of said plurality of video segments according to at least one user parameter, wherein said at least one user parameter relates to at least one category; and transmitting at least said selected video segments to the end-user.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
126 words
A method of providing video content from a server to an end-user, comprising: recording a live presentation to create the video content; partitioning the video content simultaneously while recording the live presentation such that the video content comprises a plurality of video segments, wherein said partitioning classifies each of said plurality of video segments into at least one category, and wherein each of said plurality of video segments contain different subject matter of the video content; storing information representative of said partitioning in a database; selecting one or more of said plurality of video segments according to at least one user parameter, wherein said at least one user parameter relates to at least one category; and transmitting at least said selected video segments to the end-user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising establishing a template for specifying said at least one user parameter, wherein said template is configured by the end-user, wherein the step of selecting is based on said template.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of selecting includes specifying said at least one user parameter according to inputs provided by the end-user.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing a history of the prior selections of the end-user, wherein the step of selecting includes specifying said at least one user parameter according to said history.
Claim 6
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The method of claim 1 , further comprises assembling all of said selected video segments prior to the step of transmitting.
Claim 7
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The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting step streams at least one of said selected video segments upon receipt at the server.
Claim 8
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The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said selected video segments includes an advertisement.
Claim 9
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The method of claim 7 , wherein said advertisement is selected according to a metric associated with the end-user.
Claim 10
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The method of claim 8 , wherein said metric includes a demographic of the end-user.
Claim 11
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The method of claim 8 , wherein said metric includes a buying pattern of the end-user.
Claim 12
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The method of claim 8 , wherein said metric includes a past viewing history of the end-user.
Claim 13
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The method of claim 7 , wherein said advertisement is selected according to a metric associated with the content of said selected video segments.
Claim 14
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The method of claim 7 , further comprising billing an advertiser when said advertisement is displayed.
Claim 15
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The method of claim 13 , further comprising apportioning revenue generated from said advertisement displayed to the end-user, said apportioning being among at least two parties associated with the network and/or production of said plurality of video segments.
Claim 16
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The method of claim 14 , wherein said at least two parties include a television station.
Claim 17
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The method of claim 14 , wherein said at least two parties include an operator of a portal.
Claim 18
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The method of claim 14 , wherein said at least two parties include an Internet service provider.
Claim 19
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The method of claim 14 , wherein said at least two parties include an information service provider.
Claim 20
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The method of claim 13 , wherein the step of billing occurs when an end-user event is detected.
Claim 21
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The method of claim 19 , wherein said end-user event is a click-through of said advertisement or a page-view.
Claim 22
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The method of claim 7 , further comprising billing an advertiser according to an advertisement metric.
Claim 23
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The method of claim 21 , wherein said advertisement metric includes a time duration of said advertisement.
Claim 24
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The method of claim 21 , wherein said advertisement metric includes a file size of said advertisement.
Claim 25
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The method of claim 21 , wherein said advertisement metric includes a time of day when said advertisement is displayed.
Claim 26
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The method of claim 21 , wherein said advertisement metric relates to the content of said video segment.
Claim 27
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The method of claim 21 , wherein said advertisement metric includes a demographic of the end-user.
Claim 28
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The method of claim 21 , wherein said advertisement metric includes a rating of said video segment.
Claim 29
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The method of claim 1 , wherein said selected video segments are transmitted over the Internet.
Claim 30
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The method of claim 1 , wherein said selected video segments are transmitted via a network that includes a communication infrastructure.
Claim 31
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The method of claim 1 , wherein said selected video segments are a news program.
Claim 32
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The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said selected video segments includes auxiliary information.
Claim 33
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The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said selected video segments includes extended media.
Claim 34
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The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said selected video segments includes a hyperlink to a related site.
Claim 35
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The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of enabling display of said selected video segments using a viewer interface.
Claim 36
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The method of claim 34 , wherein said viewer interface includes a media viewer, a media index, a viewer control, an auxiliary media, an opinion media, a media access area, a banner, a media access control, and/or an index button.
Claim 37
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The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of archiving said plurality of video segments in a second database from a plurality of sources.
Claim 38
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The method of claim 36 , wherein said second database is distributed throughout the network.
Claim 39
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The method of claim 36 , wherein said second database is centralized in the network.
Claim 40
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The method of claim 1 , wherein the steps of partitioning and storing are performed by a production automation system.
Claim 41
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The method of claim 1 , wherein the steps of partitioning and storing are performed automatically.
Claim 42
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The method of claim 1 , wherein the steps of partitioning and storing are performed using automated media production.
Claim 43
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The method of claim 1 , wherein the steps of partitioning and storing are performed using manual media production.
Claim 44
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The method of claim 1 , further comprising capturing information concerning the end-user.
Claim 45
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The method of claim 43 , wherein said information is used to develop a profile of the end-user.
Claim 46
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The method of claim 44 , wherein said user parameter is defined according to said profile.
Claim 47
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The method of claim 44 , wherein said selected video segments are scheduled according to said profile.
Claim 48
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The method of claim 44 , further comprising transmitting an advertisement according to said profile.
Claim 49
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The method of claim 7 , wherein said advertisement is priced based on over-the-air broadcast criteria.
Claim 50
Independent Claim
136 words
A system for providing video content from a server to an end-user, comprising: means for recording a live presentation to create the video content; means for partitioning the video content simultaneously while recording the live presentation to create the video content into a plurality of video segments, wherein said partitioning classifies each of said plurality of video segments into at least one category, and wherein each of said plurality of video segments contain different subject matter of the video content; means for storing said at least one category in a database; means for selecting one or more of said plurality of video segments according to at least one user parameter, wherein said at least one user parameter relates to at least one category; and means for transmitting at least said selected video segments to the end-user.
Claim 51
Independent Claim
136 words
A system for providing video content from a server to an end-user, comprising: means for recording a live presentation to create the video content; means for partitioning the video content simultaneously while recording the live presentation to create the video content into a plurality of video segments, wherein said partitioning classifies each of said plurality of video segments into at least one category, and wherein each of said plurality of video segments contain different subject matter of the video content; means for storing said at least one category in a database; means for selecting one or more of said plurality of video segments according to at least one user parameter, wherein said at least one user parameter relates to at least one category; and means for transmitting at least said selected video segments to the end-user.
Claim 52
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The system of claim 49 , further comprising means for establishing a template for specifying said at least one user parameter, wherein said template is configured by the end-user, wherein the means for selecting is based on said template.
Claim 53
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The system of claim 49 , wherein the means for selecting involves specifying said at least one user parameter according to inputs provided by the end-user.
Claim 54
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The system of claim 49 , further comprising means for storing a history of the prior selections of the end-user, wherein the means for selecting includes specifying said at least one user parameter according to said history.
Claim 55
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The system of claim 49 , further comprises means for assembling all of said selected video segments.
Claim 56
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The system of claim 49 , wherein the means for transmitting streams at least one of said selected video segments upon receipt at the server.
Claim 57
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The system of claim 49 , wherein at least one of said selected video segments includes an advertisement.
Claim 58
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The system of claim 55 , wherein said advertisement is selected according to a metric associated with the end-user.
Claim 59
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The system of claim 56 , wherein said metric includes a demographic of the end-user.
Claim 60
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The system of claim 56 , wherein said metric includes a buying pattern of the end-user.
Claim 61
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The system of claim 56 , wherein said metric includes a past viewing history of the end-user.
Claim 62
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The system of claim 56 , wherein said advertisement is selected according to a metric associated with the content of said selected video segments.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 56 , wherein comprising means for billing an advertiser when said advertisement is displayed.
Claim 64
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The system of claim 61 , further comprising means for apportioning revenue generated from said advertisement displayed to the end-user, said apportioning means being among at least two parties associated with the network and/or production of said plurality of video segments.
Claim 65
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The system of claim 62 , wherein said at least two parties include a television station.
Claim 66
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The system of claim 62 , wherein said at least two parties include an operator of a portal.
Claim 67
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The system of claim 62 , wherein said at least two parties include an Internet service provider.
Claim 68
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The system of claim 62 , wherein said at least two parties include an information service provider.
Claim 69
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The system of claim 61 , wherein the means for billing activates when an end-user event is detected.
Claim 70
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The system of claim 67 , wherein said end-user event is a click-through of said advertisement or a page-view.
Claim 71
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The system of claim 55 , further comprising means for billing an advertiser according to an advertisement metric.
Claim 72
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The system of claim 69 , wherein said advertisement metric includes a time duration of said advertisement.
Claim 73
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The system of claim 69 , wherein said advertisement metric includes a file size of said advertisement.
Claim 74
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The system of claim 69 , wherein said advertisement metric includes a time of day when said advertisement is displayed.
Claim 75
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The system of claim 69 , wherein said advertisement metric relates to the content of said video segment.
Claim 76
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The system of claim 69 , wherein said advertisement metric includes a demographic of the end-user.
Claim 77
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The system of claim 69 , wherein said advertisement metric includes a rating of said video segment.
Claim 78
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The system of claim 49 , wherein said selected video segments are transmitted over the Internet.
Claim 79
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The system of claim 49 , wherein said selected video segments are transmitted via a network that includes a communication infrastructure.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 49 , wherein said selected video segments are a news program.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 49 , wherein at least one of said selected video segments includes auxiliary information.
Claim 82
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The system of claim 49 , wherein at least one of said selected video segments includes extended media.
Claim 83
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The system of claim 49 , wherein at least one of said selected video segments includes a hyperlink to a related site.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 49 , further comprising means for enabling display of said selected video segments using a viewer interface.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 82 , wherein said viewer interface includes a media viewer, a media index, a viewer control, an auxiliary media, an opinion media, a media access area, a banner, a media access control, and/or an index button.
Claim 86
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The system of claim 49 , further comprising means for archiving said plurality of video segments in a second database from a plurality of sources.
Claim 87
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The system of claim 84 , wherein said second database is distributed throughout the network.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
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The system of claim 84 , wherein said second database is centralized in the network.
Claim 89
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The system of claim 49 , wherein the means for partitioning and storing are comprised of a production automation system.
Claim 90
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The system of claim 49 , wherein the means for partitioning and storing operate automatically.
Claim 91
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The system of claim 49 , wherein the means for partitioning and storing operate using automated media production.
Claim 92
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The system of claim 49 , wherein the means for partitioning and storing operate using manual media production.
Claim 93
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The system of claim 49 , further comprising means for capturing information concerning the end-user.
Claim 94
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The system of claim 91 , wherein said information is used to develop a profile of the end-user.
Claim 95
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The system of claim 92 , wherein said user parameter is defined according to said profile.
Claim 96
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The system of claim 92 , said selected video segments are scheduled according to said profile.
Claim 97
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The system of claim 92 , further comprising means for transmitting an advertisement according to said profile.
Claim 98
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The system of claim 55 , wherein said advertisement is priced based on broadcast criteria.
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