DE19963060A1 - Telecommunication system for providing news items via data network e.g. internet, has computer program used for individual selection of news items from databank - Google Patents

Abstract

The telecommunication system has a databank in which a number of news items are stored, coupled to a data network, e.g. the internet (3) via a connection interface, with a programme containing at least one news item supplied to the data network under control of a computer program. The access to the data network can be provided via a mobile telephone (12), coupled to a mobile radio network (11) via a mobile radio network modem (9) and an interface (10) between the mobile radio network and the data network. Also included are Independent claims for the following: (a) a telecommunications system operating method; (b) a device for operating a telecommunications system; (c) a data carrier for use in a device for operating a telecommunications system

Description

The invention relates to a telecommunications system for providing voiced Magazine article, a method for operating such a telecommunication system, a device for using the same and a data carrier for use with the Telecommunication system according to the invention.

Today's media landscape offers the user almost unlimited Information opportunities. Daily newspapers provide information about current events; countless Trade journals give the reader the opportunity to target one subject Obtain information and opinions. By choosing when buying the newspaper or Magazine and then by selecting the individual articles, the user can choose from, that is to say actively, determine on which topic he would like to receive information.

When buying a newspaper or magazine, however, the user cannot avoid that the medium acquired also contains a number of articles that do not interest him. Another major disadvantage of using printed media is that reading the Articles that require undivided attention from the reader. For example, the Drivers of a motor vehicle do not read any articles while driving. Travel times that one can make up a significant part of the day, are "dead times". Radio receivers in motor vehicles are not a satisfactory replacement. You can listening to news programs or music while driving, but the listener does not have them Option to actively design the program. However, the passive consumption of a program is unsatisfactory and may result in the driver constantly using the transmitter changes.

The object of the present invention is therefore to create a system which a Users whose employment or activity does not permit targeted reading enables themselves targeted to inform according to his wishes.

This task is carried out by a telecommunications system with the features of Claim 1 solved.  

A method for operating the telecommunication system according to the invention is through given the features of claim 7.

A device for using the telecommunication system according to the invention results resulting from a device according to claim 15.

A data carrier for use with the device according to the invention is provided by a Given data carrier with the features of claim 27.

Advantageous refinements result from the subclaims.

The operator of the telecommunications system selects certain news articles current newspapers and magazines, sets them to music and puts them on a data network ready. The customer of the system or service can use the network to run a program which comprises at least one article set to music and fed into the data network by the operator was about to retrieve this. He can select the articles that interest him and even during an activity that does not allow reading, they listen to. To this In this way, the user can "dead times" - for example when driving a car - make sense use. Only articles that really interest him are sent by him over the data network accessed.

The program can also include music tracks and advertisements, with the customer also covering the for can set interesting categories of advertising so that he can be individual Can put together information and entertainment program. The customer listens to this Wise only music that he likes and advertising that is of interest to him and will be this therefore more likely to accept.

The program is preferably compiled according to the user's specifications. This has for him the advantage that he does not always have to inform himself about which articles and Music tracks are currently available to him. The program will follow the customer whose wishes and interests are put together.

The customer can listen to the called program immediately or on a data carrier save to listen to it as often as you want, regardless of access to the data network.

An electronic communication network, in particular that, is preferably used as the data network Internet. Many people are already familiar with the use of this data network. This  People already have internet access. It is easily possible for them to use the service offered.

The system according to the invention serves to implement the invention. The system has one Database, which contains selected articles set to music, and a connection interface between the database and the data network. Via the connection interface, a Program containing at least one of the articles from the database set to music a suitable means are fed into the data network.

The database is preferably stored on a data carrier which is connected to an electronic one Computer is connected. The means for feeding the program is then on computer program installed in the computer system.

The program can also include music tracks and advertising.

The program fed into the data network is preferred according to the specifications of the user, namely the recipient of the fed-in program.

It is particularly advantageous if the system has a graphical user interface. This is preferably also installed on the electronic computing system and enables it it gives the user an overview of the desired program put together. With the help of the graphical user interface, a future Customer can register with the service according to the invention and the specifications with Help of which its programs are compiled, the operator of the service to transfer.

It is advantageous if the Internet serves as the data network. The graphical user interface is then on the homepage of the provider.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, there is a connection interface direct access to the internet. This ensures that the desired data can be transmitted quickly.

Before using the service, the customer must register. This is necessary both for legal reasons and for billing reasons. Registration can be done in the following steps:

• - The customer selects the corresponding page of the provider's homepage.
• - The customer provides information on the desired billing modalities and to his bank details.
• - The customer accepts the legally relevant issues.
• - The customer chooses the combination of advertising and cross-sectional Topics (this profile can be changed by the customer at any time).
• - The customer determines his music profile (this can also be changed at any time).
• - The customer is entitled to access the service at any time.
• - The registration is revocable and the participant relationship ends at the end of the next billing period.

The device according to the invention for using the telecommunication service has one Connection interface to a data network, a means for retrieving one in the data network fed program, which comprises at least one article set to music, and a means for acoustic playback of the called up program.

The device preferably further comprises a visual display device and data input means, which is a communication between users and providers of the telecommunications service facilitate.

A monitor and a keyboard serve as a visual display device and data input means electronic computing system. On the computer system is the means to get the fed programs installed in the form of a computer program.

The program called up can include at least one music title and advertisement.

It is advantageous if the device according to the invention has a data carrier. On the called up program can be saved to this. As a data carrier can Example serve the hard drive of the electronic computing system.

If the data carrier is a CD-ROM, an MP3 player or a comparable device, this can Called program played from any CD-ROM drive and acoustically are reproduced.

The program called up is preferably put together according to the requirements of the user.  

Due to the high data transfer rate, an ISDN modem allows a fast one Transmission of the data fed into the data network.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the connection interface is a Cellular network modem, for example a GSM modem. The data network is accessed then via the modem and an interface between the mobile network and the data network. On In this way, the user can call up the desired program at any location. For he can use the access to the cellular network, for example, a cellular phone. The received data are stored on a data carrier or directly acoustically reproduced. This particular design is particularly suitable for use in a motor vehicle. In this the existing antenna can be used as a connection interface to the cellular network and the speakers connected to a radio receiver as Means for acoustic reproduction of the called program are used.

The Internet is preferably used as the data network.

There are several ways to get the service. The service can, for example can be used via a PC. The call of the service is therefore with a given technology possible. The customer uses his PC to use the service. That individually The selected and compiled program is downloaded to the PC via "Download" and can then be used by the customer either directly with the multi-media facilities of the PC be heard or put on CD (or comparable medium) and thus a mobile Be used.

The customer can also use special Internet devices. These devices have direct Access to Internet services and have a memory to which the program can be accessed "Download" is loaded. The devices are those in construction and How it works is similar to a Walkman or Diskman, or equivalent Functionality is located directly in the car radio.

In any case, there is mobile use for the customer.

It can be accessed with a subscription. The idea here is to give large customers the opportunity to subscribe and thus enable them to further increase the range of services offered to their customers. Potential major customers include:

• - telephone companies
• - airlines and rail
• - department stores
• - bars.

These target groups differ in the type of service they offer.

The services rendered are billed between three partners:

• - Customer (major customer, individual customer)
• - Publisher (or GEMA)
• - advertising industry.

The forms of accounting must be between a dynamic and static form can be distinguished. The dynamic shape is based on the Invoice amount directly based on the number of items called up and the advertising recorded. The static form provides that a monthly or item-related fixed amount is charged becomes.

On the data carrier for use with the device according to the invention are in separate areas of information data, music data and advertising data saved. The areas can be called up sequentially. A special design of the data carrier provides that any access to the areas is possible.

A possible course of the service is listed below:

• - Selected articles from magazines will be published as soon as they appear in the press. set to music and made available on the Internet.
• - Music is explicitly and / or made available for selection by genre.
• - Entertainment articles and reports from radio stations and news stations provided.
• - Customers can register free of charge to access the offer.
• - Customers access articles, music, reports and entertainment that have been set to music via the Internet and therefore use the service for which they pay a small fee.
• - The delivery to the customer is put together individually, supplemented by advertising and transitions between articles, articles and music are moderated "instantly".
• - Invoicing with customers takes place monthly or by separate agreement.

The invention is explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:

Fig. 1 shows an inventive system for operating a telecommunications service;

2 shows an embodiment of a device for use of the telecommunications service.

Fig. 3 shows a further embodiment of the device according to the invention.

The system shown in FIG. 1 comprises an electronic computing system 1 . A database containing selected articles set to music is stored on a hard disk 2 of the electronic computing system 1 . The data stored in the database are made available on the Internet 3 . As a connection interface 4 between the database and the Internet, there is direct access to the Internet 3 . A computer program installed on the hard disk 2 serves as a means for feeding in a program.

In FIG. 2, a device is shown for use of the telecommunications service. This includes an electronic computing system with a monitor 5 as a visual display device, a keyboard 6 as data input means and a loudspeaker 7 for acoustic reproduction of the program called up. A modem 8 serves as the connection interface to the Internet 3 (preferably an ISDN modem for reasons of transmission speed), which ensures a high data transmission rate. A computer program serves as a means of retrieving the program fed into the Internet 3 . The electronic computing system enables the user to communicate with the provider of the service. For example, they can register, submit a new profile, or even select specific articles. The provider's graphical user interface helps him here.

Another embodiment of the device is shown in FIG. 3. This access to the Internet 3 is via a cellular network modem 9 and an interface 10 between the GSM network 11 and the Internet 3 . Access to the GSM network 11 takes place using a mobile radio telephone 12 . A loudspeaker 13 of the mobile radio telephone 12 is used for acoustic reproduction of the program called up. The program can also be transferred to a CD-ROM 14 by means of a CD drive connected to the mobile telephone 12 . With the device described, the individually compiled program can be called up at any location.

The telecommunication service described represents an innovative Internet service, at which each customer can individually customize his information and entertainment program can put together. The information section is the consistent implementation of an audio Newsagents on the Internet. Selected articles from daily, weekly or monthly magazines are offered online with music. The entertainment part is mixed depending on the preferences of the customer. The entire program can be professional "instant" spoken, ie pre-set, moderation can be added.

With this telecommunication service both the current customer needs, as well also take into account future developments on the hardware market. The service helps to use previously "dead times" individually. The customer can disconnect from the Internet Use a PC and use the advantages of this network in a targeted manner. Furthermore, the customer the ability to buy information at the article level and not at the magazine level. He is able to choose from a wide range and only needs one Pay bill. Especially for blind or visually impaired people This telecommunications service opens up completely new perspectives.

The telecommunications service described takes into account new developments in the area of the Internet. Even today, the PC is the vehicle for the Internet. The customer goes on the Internet, which is comparable to a gigantic department store with a maze ambience. Future developments, such as the telecommunications service according to the invention, create new conditions for handling and thus using the Internet:

• - The customer uses the Internet, i. H. The goal is not curiosity, but service.
• - The customer wants to use the aspects of the Internet that are of interest to him, he is targeted at Want to access services on the Internet.
• - The customer will want to use the Internet everywhere: in the car, while jogging and in the cafe independent of the PC.
• - The customer demand for special devices for the Internet will increase drastically.

But there are not only significant advantages for customers. For publishers who Providing articles set to music will be a completely new secondary marketing opportunity provided. This enables the publisher to open up innovative marketing opportunities, without own major investments, as well as winning new customer groups. Without one new form of accounts receivable would have to be built, the additional Sales are achieved.  

Radio stations get one for their spots, jokes, news and reports Second marketing opportunity. If the station is named, its popularity also increases.

The advertising industry opens up with the help of the telecommunications service new large customer potential without having to invest yourself. The financial risk is low; the target group accuracy is very high. Through precise knowledge of the target group completely new advertising concepts are also conceivable.

Advertising is classified into areas or topics. These are, for example:

• - Fashion
• - Travel
• - Automobile
• - Eat
• - Health and beauty care
• - Household / handyman
• - IT
• - money.

The customer can define his advertising profile himself. So the customer only gets advertising, which corresponds to his interests. The service can be inexpensive by means of advertising or even be offered free of charge to customers, which is attractive and diverse Supply continues to grow.

The music industry also benefits as music is sold online through a new way can be and is billed accurately.

An overall process is described below:

• - The publishers set articles to music and deliver them as a file to the provider of the Telecommunications service, or the provider sets to music. Music labels deliver music. The provider makes these files available on the Internet.
• - The advertising industry provides the provider with audio commercials as a file. The provider classifies the advertisement and saves it accordingly.  
• - The individual customer registers with the provider stating his Main areas of interest, the desired advertising profile and his Music preferences and his bank details.
• - Corresponding framework contracts are concluded with major customers.
• - The customer calls articles or other audio information and music via the Internet from.
• - The program is compiled according to the customer's profile.
• - The program is ready to be called up and is delivered. The invoice is issued according to the agreements made with the customers.

The customer can influence the amount of the invoice amount by changing the ratio between entertainment, information and advertising. The higher the percentage of advertising the lower the amount to be paid by him. So it is also possible to use the service Offer free of charge to the customer.

Claims (29)

1. Telecommunication system, having

• a database containing selected news articles set to music;
• - A connection interface ( 4 ) between the database and a data network, and
• a means which feeds a program, which comprises at least one of the titles set to music, into the data network.

2. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the database is stored on a data carrier connected to an electronic computing system ( 1 ) and the means for feeding in the program is a computer program installed on the computing system ( 1 ). 3. System according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the fed program includes at least one music title. 4. System according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the fed program includes advertising. 5. System according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that in the Data network fed program is compiled according to the specifications of a user. 6. System according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by a graphic User interface. 7. System according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the Internet ( 3 ) serves as the data network. 8. System according to claim 7, characterized in that a direct access to the Internet ( 3 ) is provided as the connection interface ( 4 ). 9. A method of operating a telecommunications system according to claim 1, for Provision of audio articles in a data network, with the selected news articles be set to music and a program that includes at least one of the articles set to music, is fed into an electronic data network, so that the program over the data network can be accessed.   10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that the fed program comprises at least one music title. 11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that the fed program Advertising includes. 12. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the fed program is compiled according to the specifications of a user. 13. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that the called program is saved on a data carrier. 14. The method according to any one of claims 9 to 13, characterized in that the Internet ( 3 ) serves as the data network. 15. Device for using a telecommunications system according to one of claims 1 to 8, with

• a connection interface to a data network,
• a means for retrieving a program which is fed into the data network and which comprises at least one article set to music, and
• - A means of acoustic reproduction of the program called up.

16. The apparatus according to claim 15, characterized by a data display device and Data entry means. 17. The apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that a monitor ( 5 ) and a keyboard ( 6 ) of an electronic computing system are used as the data display device and data input means, on which the means for retrieving the fed program is installed in the form of a computer program. 18. Device according to one of claims 15 to 17, characterized in that the called program includes at least one music title. 19. The device according to one of claims 15 to 18, characterized in that the called program includes advertising.   20. Device according to one of claims 15 to 20, characterized by a Disk. 21. The apparatus according to claim 20, characterized in that the data carrier is a CD-ROM ( 14 ). 22. The device according to one of claims 15 to 21, characterized in that the called program is compiled according to the specifications of a user. 23. Device according to one of claims 15 to 22, characterized in that an ISDN modem ( 8 ) serves as the connection interface. 24. The device according to one of claims 15 to 22, characterized in that the connection interface is a cellular network modem ( 9 ) and access to the data network via the cellular network modem ( 9 ) and an interface ( 10 ) between the cellular network and data network. 25. The device according to claim 24, characterized in that one in one Motor vehicle antenna for receiving radio waves as Connection interface to the mobile network and with a radio receiver connected speakers as a means of acoustic reproduction of the retrieved Programs. 26. Device according to one of claims 15 to 25, characterized in that the Internet ( 3 ) serves as the data network. 27. Data carrier for use with a device according to one of claims 15 to 26, on which information data, music data and Advertising data is stored. 28. A data carrier according to claim 27, characterized in that the areas on the data carrier can be called up sequentially. 29. Data carrier according to claim 27, characterized in that any access to the areas is possible.