WO2011008188A1 - Services de contenu basés sur des guides - Google Patents

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WO2011008188A1
WO2011008188A1 PCT/US2009/004086 US2009004086W WO2011008188A1 WO 2011008188 A1 WO2011008188 A1 WO 2011008188A1 US 2009004086 W US2009004086 W US 2009004086W WO 2011008188 A1 WO2011008188 A1 WO 2011008188A1
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William Moore
Thomas Hutchings
David Mcintosh
Edwin J. Lau
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  • the invention relates in general to services provided through a guide of audio, video, multimedia transmission, receiving and playback system with advertising and bi-directional fulfillment of goods and services over the Internet. More specifically, to a system in which users select specific audio, video, and multimedia content from a plurality of Internet sources, receiving such content at the user's location using an Internet connect device where advertising targeted at the user is placed before, during, and/or after the content is played/run and with the user having the option of purchasing goods and services as a result of the advertising through the spe Internet connect devices at the convenience of the user.
  • the advertisement is generally unidirectional - that is, a broadcast advertisement message requires that an interested customer use an alternate method (e.g., travel to a store, make a telephone call to a product/services fulfillment house, send mail to a fulfillment house, etc.) to obtain the advertised goods and/or services.
  • an alternate method e.g., travel to a store, make a telephone call to a product/services fulfillment house, send mail to a fulfillment house, etc.
  • the present invention realizes the potential of the Internet for users, content providers, and advertisers.
  • the invention answers many of the aforementioned problems for user and Internet content providers by providing a system and method to effectively find and stream Internet accessible content with advertisements targeted to the user without knowing a priori, from where the user may be accessing such content. Furthermore, it defines a method for fulfilling advertised goods and services during playback/use of content.
  • a system with a content guide, a single control / access point for content streams and a single control / access point for advertisement, and a module for fulfillment is contemplated.
  • a method for user access and playback of content and targeted advertisement as well as a way to fulfill goods and services associated user initiated actions as a result of targeted advertisements are described.
  • a system with a content guide, multiple control / access points for content streams and a single control, access point for advertisement, and a module for fulfillment is contemplated.
  • a method for user access and playback of content and targeted advertisement as well as a way to fulfill goods and services associated user initiated actions as a result of targeted advertisements are described.
  • a system with a content guide, a single control and access point for content streams and multiple control/access points for advertisement, and a module for fulfillment is contemplated.
  • a method for user access and playback of content and targeted advertisement as well as a way to fulfill goods and services associated user initiated actions as a result of targeted advertisements are described.
  • a system with a content guide, a single control / access point for content streams and multiple control / access points for advertisement, and a module for fulfillment is contemplated.
  • a method for user access and playback of content and targeted advertisement as well as a way to fulfill goods and services associated user initiated actions as a result of targeted advertisements are described.
  • targeted advertisements are selected using a marketplace where the content streams owners may accept bids from advertisers for how much they are willing to pay to place advertisements on before, during, and content stream playback.
  • a system with a content guide, multiple control and access points for content streams and multiple control, access points for advertisement, and a module for fulfillment is contemplated.
  • a method for user access and playback of content and targeted advertisement as well as a way to fulfill goods and services associated user initiated actions as a result of targeted advertisements are described.
  • a system with a content guide, multiple control and access points for content streams and multiple control, access points for advertisement, and a module for fulfillment is contemplated.
  • a method for user access and playback of content and targeted advertisement as well as a way to fulfill goods and services associated with user initiated actions as a result of targeted advertisements are described.
  • targeted advertisements are selected using a marketplace where the content streams owners may accept bids from advertisers for how much they are willing to pay to place advertisements on before, during, and content stream playback.
  • Figure 1 is a diagram the system having users 100, 1 10, the Internet 200, the Guide 300, Managed Content 500 with a single Content Guardian 501 and a single Content Streams 502 (made up of a plurality of content streams), Managed Ads 600 with a single Ad Guardian 601 and a single Ad Streams 602 (made up of a plurality of Ad streams), and Fulfillment 700.
  • Figure 2 is a diagram the system having users 100, 1 10, the Internet 200, the Guide 300, Managed Content 500 with a single Content Guardian 501 and a single Content Streams 502 (made up of a plurality of content streams), Managed Ads 600 with a single Ad Guardian 601 and a single Ad Streams 602 (made up of a plurality of Ad streams), and Fulfillment 700.
  • Figure 2 is a diagram the system having users 100, 1 10, the Internet 200, the
  • Managed Content 510, 520, 530 each with a single Content Guardian 511, 521, 531 respectively and Content Streams 512, 522, 532 respectively (each made up of a plurality of content streams), Managed Ads 600 with a single Ad Guardian 601 and a single Ad Streams 602 (made up of a plurality of Ad streams), and Fulfillment 700.
  • Figure 3 is a diagram the system having users 100, 110, the Internet 200, the Guide 300, Managed Content 500 each with a single Content Guardian 501 and Content Streams 502 (made up of a plurality of content streams), a plurality of Managed Ads 610, 620, 630 each with a single Ad Guardian 611, 621, 631 respectively and Ad Streams 612, 622, 632 respectively (each made up of a plurality of Ad streams), and Fulfillment 700.
  • Figure 4 is a diagram the system having users 100, 110, the Internet 200, the Guide 300, Ad Marketplace 440, Managed Content 500 each with a single Content Guardian 501 and Content Streams 502 (made up of a plurality of content streams), a plurality of Managed Ads 610, 620, 630 each with a single Ad Guardian 61 1, 621, 631 respectively and Ad Streams 612, 622, 632 respectively (each made up of a plurality of Ad streams), and Fulfillment 700.
  • Figure 5 is a diagram the system having users 100, 110, the Internet 200, the Guide 300, a plurality of Managed Content 510, 520, 530 each with a single Content Guardian 51 1, 521, 531 respectively and Content Streams 512, 522, 532 respectively (each made up of a plurality of content streams), a plurality of Managed Ads 610, 620, 630 each with a single Ad Guardians 611, 621, 631 respectively and Ad Streams 612, 622, 632 respectively (each made up of a plurality of Ad streams), and
  • Figure 6 is a diagram the system having users 100, 110, the Internet 200, the Guide 300, Ad Marketplace 460, a plurality of Managed Content 510, 520, 530 each with a single Content Guardian 51 1, 521, 531 respectively and Content Streams 512, 522, 532 respectively (each made up of a plurality of content streams), a plurality of Managed Ads 610, 620, 630 each with a single Ad Guardians 611, 621, 631 respectively and Ad Streams 612, 622, 632 respectively (each made up of a plurality of Ad streams), and Fulfillment 700.
  • Figure 7A outlines the steps of the process associated with users 100, 110 selection of Content Streams 502 and Ad Streams 602 using data from Guide 300. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 1.
  • Figure 7B is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 7A. More specifically, it outlines the steps of the decision tree associated with users 100, 110 interactions with a content player. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 1 .
  • Figure 7C is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 7B. More specially, it outlines the steps associated with the user 100, 110 interactions for ending a streaming session. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 1.
  • Figure 7D is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 7B. More specially, it outlines the steps associated with the user 100, 1 10 interactions for obtaining fulfillment of goods and services as presented within a player. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 1.
  • Figure 8 A outlines the steps of the process associated with users 100, 110 selections from a plurality of Content Streams 512, 522, 532 and Ad Streams 602 using data from Guide 300. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure
  • Figure 8B is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 8 A. More specifically, it outlines the steps of the decision tree associated with users 100, 110 interactions with a content player. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 2.
  • Figure 8C is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 8B. More specially, it outlines the steps associated with the user 100, 110 interactions for ending a streaming session. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 2.
  • Figure 8D is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 8B. More specially, it outlines the steps associated with the user 100, 110 interactions for obtaining fulfillment of goods and services as presented within a player. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 2.
  • Figure 9A outlines the steps of the process associated with users 100, 1 10 selections from a plurality of Content Streams 502 and Ad Streams 612, 622, 632 using data from Guide 300. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure
  • Figure 9B is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 9A. More specifically, it outlines the steps of the decision tree associated with users 100, 110 interactions with a content player. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 3.
  • Figure 9C is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 9B. More specially, it outlines the steps associated with the user 100, 110 interactions for ending a streaming session. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 3.
  • Figure 9D is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 9B. More specially, it outlines the steps associated with the user 100, 110 interactions for obtaining fulfillment of goods and services as presented within a player. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 3.
  • Figure 1 OA outlines the steps of the process associated with users 100, 1 10 selections from a plurality of Content Streams 502 and Ad Streams 612, 622, 632 using data from Guide 300 and Ad Marketplace 440. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 4.
  • Figure 1OB is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 1OA. More specifically, it outlines the steps of the decision tree associated with users 100, 1 10 interactions with a content player. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 4.
  • Figure 1 OC is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 1OB. More specially, it outlines the steps associated with the user 100, 110 interactions for ending a streaming session. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 4.
  • Figure 1OD is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 1OB. More specially, it outlines the steps associated with the user 100, 110 interactions for obtaining fulfillment of goods and services as presented within a player. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 4.
  • Figure 1OE is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 1OA. More specially, it outlines the steps associated with the playback of content streams with ads from multiple Ad Guardians 611 , 621 , 631 such that ad selection and placement determined through Ad Marketplace 440. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 4.
  • Figure 1 IA outlines the steps of the process associated with users 100, 110 selections from a plurality of Content Streams 51 1, 522, 532 and a plurality of Ad Streams 612, 622, 632 using data from Guide 300. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 5.
  • Figure 1 IB is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure HA. More specifically, it outlines the steps of the decision tree associated with users 100, 110 interactions with a content player. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 5.
  • Figure 1 1C is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 1 IB. More specially, it outlines the steps associated with the user 100, 110 interactions for ending a streaming session. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 5.
  • Figure 1 ID is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 1 IB. More specially, it outlines the steps associated with the user 100, 110 interactions for obtaining fulfillment of goods and services as presented within a player. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 5.
  • Figure 12A outlines the steps of the process associated with users 100, 110 selections from a plurality of Content Streams 511, 522, 532 and a plurality of Ad Streams 612, 622, 632 using data from Guide 300 and Ad Marketplace 460. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 6.
  • Figure 12B is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 12A. More specifically, it outlines the steps of the decision tree associated with users 100, 110 interactions with a content player. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 6.
  • Figure 12C is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 12B. More specially, it outlines the steps associated with the user 100, 110 interactions for ending a streaming session. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 6.
  • Figure 12D is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 12B. More specially, it outlines the steps associated with the user 100, 110 interactions for obtaining fulfillment of goods and services as presented within a player. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 6.
  • Figure 12E is a continuation of the steps outlined in Figure 12A. More specially, it outlines the steps associated with the playback of content streams from multiple Content Guardians 511, 521, 531 with ads from multiple Ad Guardians 611 621, 631 such that ad selection and placement determined through Ad Marketplace 460. This figure is associated with the system shown in Figure 6.
  • the elements of the content services in accordance with the invention can essentially be divided into four distinct components: user module 100 and 110, guide module 300, stream modules 500 and 600, and a fulfillment module 700, as illustrated in Figure 1.
  • the system enables users to playback content available on the Internet 200 in such a way that the owners of such content may be paid by advertisers and others wishing to make their goods and services available to users of the system.
  • Content as described herein is defined as audible, visual, and/or multimedia streams or programs found on the Internet with which a person can hear, see, and interact.
  • a user may select and navigate through text, audio, streams, video streams, and multi-media programs.
  • Multi-media programs are defined as interactive programs that may run on a device with a central processing unit, accepting user input and displaying output such as text, audio, video, graphics that may change over time.
  • the system is driven through a Guide 300 of content made available to users over the Internet.
  • Computer Users 100 and Device Users 1 access a Guide 300 of Managed Content Streams 500.
  • the Managed Content Stream 500 include a Content Guardian 501 authorizing, controlling access, and holding limited or complete copyright to Content Streams 502 which may be text, audio and video streams, and multimedia content published and available on the Internet.
  • Content access control includes the ability to selectively enable access to content streams by user attribute, playback device type, content player attributes, commercial relationship, etc.
  • Examples of Content Guardian 501 include radio and television networks, individual radio stations, etc.
  • Content Streams 502 is made up of a plurality of individual content streams, each selectable for playback by a user.
  • the Managed Ad Streams 600 are made up of an Ad Guardian 601 which authorizes, controls access, and holds limited or complete copyright to the Ad Streams 602 which may be made up of audio, video, and multimedia advertising streams.
  • Ad stream access control includes the ability to selectively enable access to ad streams by user attribute, playback device type, content player attributes, commercial relationship, etc.
  • Content Guardians include companies such as Ando Media, CBS Radio, and Akamai Networks.
  • the Ad Streams 602 for the advertisers goods and services are linked to content streams through commercial agreements between advertisers / advertisers agents and Content Guardians 501 for payment (e.g., money, in kind goods and services, etc.) when advertisements are played/run before, during, and after playback/running of Content Streams 502 for Computer Users 100 and Device Users 110.
  • Content Guardian 501 are linked to Ad Guardian 601 through a commercial or wholly owned relationship which enables advertisements to be included within Ad Streams 602 following the formalized commercial agreement between advertisers and Content Guardians 501.
  • Computer Users 100 and Device Users 110 interacting with the content may request Fulfillment 700, i.e., the purchase, rental, request for information, etc. of goods and services presented to the Computer Users 100 and Device Users 110 during interaction with the content.
  • Computer Users 100 and Device Users 110 requests to Fulfillment 700 represent a bidirectional interaction over the Internet and are encrypted when privacy and security are important. For example, when a user purchases goods and/or services through a credit card or other electronic payment systems such as PayPal or Google Payment through Fulfillment 700, the purchase transaction will be encrypted using SSL or PKl.
  • the Guide 300 contains data such as the name of the content, the time at which the content is available, a synopsis of the type of content (e.g., a song, a speech, a book, etc.), the title, the topic, the personality associated with the content (e.g., disk jockey, talk show host, etc.), Internet location of the content, the broadcaster of the content, schedule information, genres, ratings, suggestions, affiliations, and details of the streaming protocols needed to access the content, including codec, bit-rate, playlist and reliability.
  • the data is collected using automated software importing structured feeds and external sources, a web-based content management system for manual entry, and feedback and edits supplied by the moderated or un-moderated user community such as a Wiki.
  • Web Services and Representation State Transfer (REST) interfaces accessible on the Internet enable access to the Guide 300 data by Web applications also located on the Internet.
  • Web applications may add and/or change user account and preference information, query categorical metadata such as genres, locations or user favorites, search and browse content via that metadata, obtain details about the content, begin streaming the content from the broadcaster source, and communicate problems with the content.
  • Access to such Web Services requires authorization and authentication.
  • Computer Users 100 and Device Users 110 may select and navigate through Managed Content Streams 500 and Managed Ad Streams 600 through the use of physical interfaces such as mice, keyboards, buttons, joysticks, scroll wheels, remote controls, and touch screens, or computer generated interfaces such as buttons, pull down menus, tabs, ribbons, scroll bars, data grids, and other software user interface controls.
  • physical interfaces such as mice, keyboards, buttons, joysticks, scroll wheels, remote controls, and touch screens
  • computer generated interfaces such as buttons, pull down menus, tabs, ribbons, scroll bars, data grids, and other software user interface controls.
  • Computer Users 100 are computer users with authorized and authenticated access to the Internet and may access and playback audio, video, and multimedia streams (content and advertisements).
  • Computer Users 100 include individuals with personal computers (PCs) with access to the Internet.
  • Computer Users 100 may get access to information in the Guide 300 through a Web Browser or a standalone program. Access through a Web browser or a standalone program requires that that one or more Web applications exist on the Internet that is authorized, and
  • the Web Services are accessed by a Web application through an application programming interfaces (APIs).
  • APIs include ⁇
  • FolderGet retrieves all radio guide items associated with a container (folder) created and populated by a user
  • Program Get retrieves common metadata for a radio show, including title, host, language, and genres;
  • Search JByQuery Finds all stations and programs matching a given text search term
  • Search ByCategory Finds all stations and programs associated with a RadioTime-defined category, such as a genre or location;
  • Tuner Tune - Identifies the highest quality, most reliable, most compatible listening source for a given radio station or program; Recording Status Update - Provides a mechanism to report the success or failure in playing a stream delivered by the RadioTime guide; among others.
  • Web applications may be branded according to the developers of such applications enabling a plurality of independent Web sites to access and display data available in Guide 300.
  • widgets that provide embeddable HTML content and applications using frameworks such as AJAX are available for other portals like Google Desktop, local news sites, and for social networking platforms such as Facebook, My Space, etc.
  • Integrated functionality includes in real-time and/or on a deferred basis 1) the ability to share with others to what a user is listening, viewing, and/or interacting; 2) the ability to set a reminder when a selected stream is available for listening, viewing, and/or interacting sent to a computer or handheld device through a separate program, a notification within the social networking site, an email, and/or an instant message; 3) the ability to share with others when a selected stream is available for listening, viewing, and/or interacting; 4) the ability to make and share commentary and rank selected streams available for listening, viewing, and/or interacting; and 5) the ability to record and share a selected streams;
  • Device Users 1 10 individuals with handheld devices such as cell phones, Smartphones, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), MP3 players, etc. or home entertainment devices such as the Logitech Squeezebox, Cisco Media products, Altec Lansing REX tuner, or other receivers, amplifiers, etc. that can access and play content located on the Internet 200 without the use of a general purpose computer.
  • the Device Users 1 10 may get access to information in the Guide 300 through a Web Browser or a standalone program. Access through a handheld or consumer entertainment device requires that that one or more Web applications exist on the Internet that may be authorized, and authenticated to call to the Web Services published by the Guide 300.
  • the Web Services are accessed by a Web application through an application programming interface (API) as described above.
  • Web applications may be branded according to the device brand enabling a plurality of visually independent Web sites to access and display data available in Guide 300 based on the capabilities of the device.
  • API application programming interface
  • Content Guardian 501 in conjunction with Ad Guardian 601 creates a playlist of Content Streams 502 and Ad Stream Streams 602 to be delivered and played back on the Computer Users 100 or Device Users 110 machine.
  • the playlist may be interpreted by the machine(s) associated with 1) the Computer Users 100 or Device Users 110, or 2) at the Guide 300 and/or Content Guardian 501 and/or Ad Guardian 601, or 3) at Computer Users 100 or Device Users 110 in coordination with Guide 300 and/or Content Guardian 501 and/or Ad Guardian 601.
  • Guide 300 and/or Content Guardian 501 and/or Ad Guardian 601 may also be utilized as a payment gateway for ad revenue sharing to partners of Ad Guardian 601.
  • FIGS. 7A - 7D describe the steps and interactions involved with
  • Computer Users 100 or Device Users 1 10 locates content 1010 (in Figure 7A) using data from the Guide 300 (in Figure 1). Computer Users 100 or Device Users 1 10 selects content 1020. The selection of content may start a media player 1040 on the machine to receive a content stream selected by Computer Users 100 or Device Users 1 10. The selection is sent over the Internet 200 to the Guide 300 where user demographics are collected and stored 1050 in a database, directory service, or other large organized storage system. Demographics such as the age, sex, location, type of device, occupation, income range, date and time, type of content, past listening habits, consumer preferences, i.e., automobiles, restaurants, food, drink, etc. are collected automatically, by registration, and/or by directly querying the user.
  • Demographics such as the age, sex, location, type of device, occupation, income range, date and time, type of content, past listening habits, consumer preferences, i.e., automobiles, restaurants, food, drink, etc. are collected automatically, by registration, and/or by directly query
  • the user selected content stream may be available from a plurality of content streams within Content Streams 502.
  • the demographics about Computer Users 100 or Device Users 110 are used by Guide 300 to locate the most appropriate source for the selected content using knowledge of location of the user (from the demographics), information on the historical playback reliability of the selected content stream, the device, network connection, time and date, the user's favorites, speed and reliability of the options available, format of the available streams, and amount of time remaining in a shared broadcast.
  • the selection may be further influenced by commercial business relationships. For example, there may be multiple suppliers of a specific piece of content and user selection of content is directly related to the visibility of the content/supplier to the user.
  • suppliers may be very interested in establishing a commercial relationship such that guide data is provided in a way that creates greater visibility for the content of the paying supplier to the user, resulting in more users for the paying supplier's content.
  • the commercial business relationship with the Content Guardian 501 (independent of the Ad Guardian 601) and/or with an external entity, such as a performing artist (independent of the Ad Guardian 601 or the Content Guardian 501) could define for a fee, automatic selection of a specific content stream if certain playback criteria are met. If the user selected content stream is only available as a single content stream within Content Streams 502, this unique content stream will represent the content from the most appropriate location 1060.
  • the selected stream is sent to Content Guardian 501 and Ad Guardian 601 where authorized access 1070 to Content Streams 502 and Ad Streams 602 is respectively requested.
  • Content Guardian 501 and Ad Guardian 601 may be different services of a single Guardian solution or may be completely independent Guardian services.
  • Ad Guardian 601 will select ads based on the access control rules and the stored demographics of Computer Users 100 or Device Users 1 10.
  • Content Guardian 501 then creates for Computer Users 100 or Device Users 1 10 a playlist of content from (Content Streams 502) and targeted ads (from Ad Streams 602) 1080 where the ads may be placed before, during, and after user selected content. Following or during the creation of the playlist, if a media player has not been started, a media player is started 1090 on the playback machine specified by
  • Computer Users 100 or Device Users 1 10 with the playlist optionally sent to the playback machine.
  • This is followed by the streaming 1 100 of Content Streams 502 and Ad Streams 602 initiated by 1 ) the machine specified by Computer Users 100 or Device Users 1 10, or 2) the Content Guardian 501 and/Ad Guardian 601 , or 3) is coordinated between Computer Users 100 or Device Users 110 and Content Guardian 501 and/ Ad Guardian 601 to a player located on the machine specified by Computer Users 100 or Device Users 110 for interactive playback.
  • player interaction 1 1 10 is monitored for user input.
  • Figure 7B characterizes the decision tree associated with a user interaction with the player 11 10. User interactions result from a number of conditions. First, Computer Users 100 or Device Users 110 may be requesting to end the session 1120. This request leads to Figure 7C, where the Content Streams 502 and Ad Streams 602 are stopped 1 160 stream and session information, use and user statistics are collected 1 170, and the player for Computer Users 100 or Device Users 110 is stopped and shutdown 1 180.
  • a second reason for Player Interaction 1110 is that Computer Users 100 or Device Users 110 has fulfillment requests 1130 leading to steps shown in Figure 7D.
  • the information associated with Users 100 or Device Users 110 is passed to the Fulfillment Provider 1190 over the Internet, by WiFi, cellular network, DSL, cable, dial-up, etc.
  • a third reason for Player Interaction 1 1 10 may be that Computer Users 100 or Device Users 1 10 has requested a switch to a different stream 1140.
  • Content Streams 502 and Ad Streams 602 are stopped 1 143 and stream and stream use information and use as well user statistics collected 1147. Following this, the process that began the creation of the playlists of content and targeted ads 1060 is restarted.
  • the fourth and final reason for Player Interaction 11 10 may be that Computer Users 100 or Device Users 1 10 has "clicked" a link within the player 1 150 requesting the launch of a specific Web destination within a browser. Following this player interaction, the process playback of content and targeted ads as well as the monitoring for player interaction 1 100 is continued.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the system.
  • FIG. 8A - 8D describe the steps and interactions involved with access and playback of Content Streams 512, 522, 532 as illustrated in Figure 2.
  • the characteristics of the individual steps are nearly identical to those described in Figures 7A - 7D with the exception of step 2060.
  • the user selected content may come from a plurality of Managed Streams 510, 520, 530.
  • Computer Users 100 or Device Users 1 10 demographics are used by Guide 300 to select the most appropriate source across different authentication and access points Control Guardian 511, 521, 531 for Content Streams 512, 522, 532.
  • Content selection is based on knowledge of the location of the user (from the demographics) as well as information on the historical playback reliability of the selected content stream to in order to choose the content from the most appropriate location 2060. Additionally, the selection may be further refined by commercial business relationships as defined in step 1060. If the user selected content stream is only available as a single content stream within Content Streams 512, 522, 532, this unique content stream will represent the content from the most appropriate location 2060.
  • FIG. 3 further illustrates another embodiment of the system.
  • Figures 9A - 9D describe the steps and interactions involved with access and playback of a user selected content stream within Content Stream 502 with a plurality of Managed Ad Streams 610, 620, 630 as illustrated in Figure 3. Steps in Figure 9A are nearly identical to those described in Figure 7A with the exception of steps 3070 and 3080.
  • Guide 300 sends the selected stream to Content Guardian 501 for User Authorization 3070. Included in this step is 1) Authorization from a specific Ad Guardian 61 1, 621, 631 with whom an existing commercial relationship exists between a specific Content Guardian 501 for ad streams associated with the user selected content; or
  • Content Guardian 501 in conjunction with Ad Guardian 611, 621 or 631 creates a playlist of content from Content Streams 502 and targeted ads 3080 where the (or the lack of) ads is defined by the User Authorization 3070.
  • Figure 4 illustrates yet another embodiment of the system.
  • the system includes a marketplace in which Content Guardian 501 requests a specific monetary sum (i.e., ask price) for placing ads on a content stream within Content Streams 502 and can accept a monetary sum (i.e., bid price) to place an ad from Ad Guardians 611, 621, or 631 before, during, and after a user selected stream from Content Streams 502.
  • a specific monetary sum i.e., ask price
  • a monetary sum i.e., bid price
  • Figures 1OA - 1OE describe the steps and interactions involved with Ad Marketplace 440, access and playback of a user selected content stream within Content Stream 502 with a plurality of Managed Ad Streams 610, 620, 630 as illustrated in Figure 4.
  • Steps in Figure 1OA are close to those described in Figure 7A with the exception of a number steps following 1060 (in Figure 10A). In this embodiment the steps following 1060 (in Figure 10A) and continues in Figure 1OE.
  • Ad Marketplace 440 requests authorized access 4070 to Content Streams 502 from Content Guardian 501, authorized access to Ad Streams 602 from Ad Guardian 601, and gathers detailed "ad slot information", i.e., the asking prices for open ad slots before, during, and after the user selected content stream, the time in which a bid must be received, the metadata for the stream, and user demographics. Following this, Ad Marketplace 440 sends to the Ad Guardians 61 1, 621, 631 the detailed ad slot information 4500 (in Figure 10E) the start of defining market prices for ad slots in content streams.
  • the Ad Marketplace 440 monitors for bids and continues with the process of preparing for streaming the user selected content 4510 (referring back to Figure 10A).
  • a playlist of the user selected content and ad slots is created 4080.
  • a content player is launched on the user device if it has not already started 1090. This is followed by continuous monitoring and storing information (i.e., the location of the targeted ad, the ad slot, and the user) 4095 about accepted bids from Content Guardian 501.
  • Steps in Figure 1OB are nearly identical to those described in Figure 7B with the exception of the step following 1150 (launching of a new instance of a browser with a link clicked by a user) which continues with step 4095 (in Figure 10A).
  • steps in Figure 1OD are nearly identical to those described in Figure 7D with the exception of the step following (downloading and/or starting the necessary Fulfillment processes on the user machine) step 1200, which continues with step 4095 (in Figure 1 OA).
  • Step 4095 performs monitoring and stores information (i.e., the location of the targeted ad, the ad slot, and the user) associated with accepted bids.
  • Ad Marketplace 440 checks for bids 4520. For each bid 4520, Ad Marketplace 440 checks with Content Guardian 501 if the bid is for the last ad slot 4550. If the bid is not for the last ad spot, Ad Marketplace 440 checks with Content Guardian 501 whether the bid is acceptable 4560. For an acceptable bid, the accepted price and ad specific ad stream slot is noted 4530 and used in step 4095 (in Figure 10A) for ⁇ playback to the user and continued monitoring for bids 4510. If bid is not acceptable, the Ad Marketplace 440 continues monitoring for bids 4510. If the bid is for the last ad spot Ad Marketplace 440 checks with Content Guardian 501 whether the bid is acceptable 4570.
  • Ad Marketplace 440 checks to see if the bid closing time has been reached 4580. If the bid closing time has been reached for the last ad slot, terminate the process for setting market prices for the specific content stream and user 4600. Otherwise, Ad
  • the bid close times are also monitored 4540. If a bid close time is not reached, the monitoring continues 4510. If a bid close time is reached 4540, Ad Marketplace 440 checks with Content Guardian 501 if the bid close time is for the last ad slot 4550. If the bid close time is not for the last ad spot 4550, Ad Marketplace 440 checks with Content Guardian 501 to see if the last bid is acceptable at that time. For an acceptable last bid, the accepted price and ad specific ad stream slot is noted 4530 and used in step 4095 (in Figure 10A) for playback to the user and continued monitoring for bids 4510. If the last bid is not acceptable, the Ad Marketplace 440 continues monitoring for bids 4510.
  • Ad Marketplace 440 checks with Content Guardian 501 to see if the last bid is acceptable at that time. For an acceptable last bid for the last bid close time, the accepted price and ad specific ad stream slot is noted 4590 and used in step 4095 (in Figure 1 OA) for playback to the user and terminate the process for setting market prices for the specific content stream and user 4600. For an unacceptable last bid for the last bid time 4580, Ad Marketplace 440, terminates the process for setting market prices for the specific content stream and user 4600.
  • Figure 5 illustrates another embodiment of the system.
  • Figures 1 IA - 1 ID describe the steps and interactions involved with access and playback of a user selected content stream from a plurality of Managed Content Streams 510, 520, 530 and a plurality of Managed Ad Streams 610, 620, 630 as illustrated in Figure 5.
  • Steps in Figure 1 IA are nearly identical to those described in Figure 9A with the exception of steps 2060.
  • Step 2060 is described in relation to the system illustrated in Figure 5 and associated with the functional steps and interactions to create a playlist where there is a plurality of Content Streams 510, 520, 530. Therefore, the steps described in Figures 1 IA- 1 ID are a combination of those associated with those in Figure 2 / Figures 8A - 8D and those in Figure 3 / Figures 9A - 9D.
  • Figure 6 illustrates a further embodiment of the system.
  • Ad Marketplace 460 and a plurality of Managed Content Streams 510, 520, 530 each of which has associated an Content Guardian 51 1, 521, 531 respectively and Content Streams 512, 522, 532 respectively.
  • Figures 12A - 12E describe the steps and interactions involved with access and playback of a user selected content stream from a plurality of Managed Content Streams 510, 520, 530 and a plurality of Managed Ad Streams 610, 620, 630 as illustrated in Figure 6.
  • Steps in Figure 12A are nearly identical to those described in Figure 9A with the exception of steps 2060.
  • Step 2060 is described in relation to the system illustrated in Figure 2 and associated with the functional steps and interactions of creating a playlist with a single Ad Guardian 601. Therefore, Ad Marketplace functions and interactions are a combination of those associated in Figure 2 / Figures 8A - 8D and in Figure 4 / Figures 1OA - 1OE.

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La présente invention concerne des systèmes pour un guide de transmission, de réception et de lecture audio, vidéo, multimédia avec une publicité et une gestion bidirectionnelle de biens et de services sur Internet. Un procédé de répartition de contenu diffusé en continu comprend la diffusion en continu d'un contenu à partir d'une pluralité de sources de contenus diffusés en continu; la diffusion en continu de publicités à partir d'une pluralité de sources de publicités diffusées en continu avant, pendant et après la lecture d'un contenu diffusé en continu; la requête d'un contenu diffusé en continu par un utilisateur; la localisation d'un contenu diffusé en continu à l'aide d'un guide; et la communication bidirectionnelle avec des utilisateurs. Un système de répartition de contenu diffusé en continu comprend un guide de contenu diffusé en continu à travers lequel un utilisateur localise une source de contenus diffusés en continu et démarre la lecture du contenu diffusé en continu; des données sur le contenu diffusé en continu; des données sur les emplacements réseau du contenu diffusé en continu; et des données sur les caractéristiques d'accès.
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