Multiple radio signal processing and storing method and apparatus
Patent 7171174 Issued on January 30, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date: August 20, 2023. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
455/132, Plural receivers455/3.06, Combined with diverse art device (e.g., audio/sound or entertainment system)455/412.1, Message storage or retrieval455/179.1, Channel or station selection455/161.1, Frequency scanning348/725, RECEIVER CIRCUITRY348/553, BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION369/6, Radio369/7, Including recording from radio381/1, BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC455/154.1, With indication of frequency, channel, or selector condition (e.g., tuning aid)370/345, Combining or distributing information via time channels725/28, Of specific program (e.g., based on program rating)370/326, Combining or distributing information via time channels725/22, COMMERCIAL OR PROGRAM AIRING VERIFICATION SYSTEM386/68, Fast, slow, or stop reproducing455/569.1, Hands-free or loudspeaking arrangement725/40, For displaying additional information380/200, VIDEO CRYPTOGRAPHY455/161.3, Using signal strength or quality386/46, PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING348/564, Simultaneously and on same screen (e.g., multiscreen)700/83, Having operator control interface (e.g., control/display console)386/69, Track searching348/485, Plural (e.g., stereo or SAP)348/515, Audio to video704/500, AUDIO SIGNAL BANDWIDTH COMPRESSION OR EXPANSION715/716, On screen video or audio system interface725/9, USE SURVEYING OR MONITORING (E.G., PROGRAM OR CHANNEL WATCHED)348/731, Tuning725/46, Based on personal preference, profile, or viewing history (e.g., to produce redacted listing)386/83, Including programmable apparatus725/100, Receiver (e.g., set-top box)725/81, Using wireless link725/58, Program reserve or reminder system725/37OPERATOR INTERFACE
We have disclosed an enhanced radio system that provides for the capture and playback of one or more radio stations. The user may tune to a station, or scan through stations, rewind to hear what was missed, and fast-forward through undesired content. The system allows a user to rate content, and to be notified when that content is being played on any station. The system may make radio station recommendations. The system allows the user to respond easily to radio content, download audio content, and send radio content to another user. The system may provide other radio related and radio content related information. The system may provide a karaoke mode. The system may also allow the user to integrate a telephone with the radio. The system may report usage information to a collection facility.
Other References
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August 20, 2023. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
