WO2011087800A1 - Système, procédé et service de fourniture d'un réseau radio personnalisé interactif - Google Patents

Système, procédé et service de fourniture d'un réseau radio personnalisé interactif Download PDF

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WO2011087800A1
WO2011087800A1 PCT/US2010/061643 US2010061643W WO2011087800A1 WO 2011087800 A1 WO2011087800 A1 WO 2011087800A1 US 2010061643 W US2010061643 W US 2010061643W WO 2011087800 A1 WO2011087800 A1 WO 2011087800A1
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  • the present invention relates in general to the field of
  • this invention relates to a system, method, and associated service for interactively providing a personalized network using telecommunications wavelength, such as radio wavelengths or other digital wavelengths that transmit digital signals.
  • telecommunications wavelength such as radio wavelengths or other digital wavelengths that transmit digital signals.
  • the interactive radio network enables users, advertisers, and manufacturers to input visual radio advertisements or commercials, to interact with such commercials, and to selectively save, store, review, fast forward, rewind, forward, and respond to the radio programs and/or commercials.
  • the present invention provides the listeners with the ability to selectively present further inquires about the products or services being advertised; the ability to purchase music items and programs directly from the individual broadcasting stations; and the ability to personalize the broadcasting programs.
  • the listeners to radio such as satellite radio, AM radio, or FM radio
  • radio are passive users who are subjected to radio commercials with no ability for interaction and further without the ability to select the commercials of their choice for further review. Further, once a radio program or
  • the radio listeners are treated as passive users with no commercially viable alternative to interact with the content of the broadcast.
  • the listeners are currently bound to accept the advertisements forced upon them, which
  • advertisements are restricted to audio messages.
  • the listeners are not provided with the ability to selectively present further inquires about the products or services being advertised; the ability to purchase songs and programs directly from the individual broadcasting stations; nor the ability to personalize the broadcasting programs.
  • billboards that are dispersed along highways and on buildings. Such billboards are generally unsightly and could present a distraction to the passing drivers. In addition, billboards constitute a relatively expensive advertisement avenue that is not readily accessible to most users, manufacturers, broadcasters, advertisers, and marketers.
  • the present invention satisfies this need, and presents a system, method, network, and associated service (collectively referred to herein as "the invention”, “the present invention”, “the present system”, “interactive radio network”, “digital broadcasting for advertisement (DBA)”, or a similar designation) for interactively providing a personalized network using the radio wavelengths.
  • the present interactive radio network enables users to interact with the content of a radio broadcast, including commercials (advertisements) or messages, and to selectively save, store, review, fast forward, rewind, forward, and respond to the radio programs and/or the commercials.
  • a radio broadcast including commercials (advertisements) or messages
  • the terms "user” or “users” encompass listeners, viewers, advertisers, manufacturers, or any person or system capable of manually or automatically inputting or receiving visual radio advertisements
  • the present interactive radio network also provides a widespread, international, and economical access to the radio stations, and reduces the need for advertisement billboards. It provides the users with an opportunity to selectively inquire about the products or services being advertised. As an example, the users are now able to make detailed inquiries about the features and benefits of the advertised products or services, prior to making sales or purchase transactions.
  • the present interactive radio network allows the users as well as various sectors of the advertisement industry to interact with the content of the radio broadcast.
  • the advertisements are no longer limited to audio messages, but can further include elaborate video, text, and data information.
  • the present interactive radio network enables the users to communicate and interact with each others, based on the broadcast content. It also provides a widely accessible and affordable avenue for mass marketing and broadcasting of commercials to mobile users, such as car drivers, airplane passengers, hikers, etc.
  • the present interactive radio network enables users to interact with the content of a radio broadcast, including commercials or messages, and to selectively save, store, review, fast forward, rewind, pause, forward, and respond to the radio programs and/or the commercials.
  • the interactive radio network provides a widespread, international, and
  • the interactive radio network allows the users as well as various sectors of the advertisement industry to interact with the content of the radio broadcast.
  • the advertisements are no longer limited to audio messages, but can further include elaborate video, text, and data information.
  • the interactive radio network enables the users to communicate and interact with each others, based on the broadcast content. It also provides a widely accessible and affordable avenue for mass marketing and broadcasting of commercials to mobile users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary operating
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic illustration of a digital broadcasting for advertisement (DBA) system forming part of the interactive radio network of FIG. 1 , along with its operating environment;
  • DBA digital broadcasting for advertisement
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic illustration of an exemplary user station forming part of the interactive radio network of FIG. 1 , along with its operating environment;
  • FIG. 4 is comprised of FIGS. 4A and 4B that represent a flowchart illustrating a method of operation of the interactive radio network of FIG 1 , for allowing advertisers to use the network;
  • FIG. 5 is comprised of FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D that represent exemplary screen shots prepared by a local DBA site of FIG. 2, for display on an advertiser's computer, further illustrating the method of operation of FIG. 4 for placing an advertisement or message by the advertiser on the interactive radio network of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operation of the local DBA site of FIG. 2, for allowing marketers to use the interactive radio network
  • FIG. 7 is an exemplary screen shot prepared by the local DBA site of FIG. 2, for display on a marketer' s computer, further illustrating the method of operation of FIG. 6 for allowing the marketer to collect access data on the interactive radio network of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 8 is comprised of FIGS. 8A and 8B that represent a flowchart illustrating a method of operation of the local DBA site of FIG. 2, for allowing broadcasters to use the network;
  • FIG. 9 is an exemplary screen shot prepared by the local DBA site of FIG. 2, for display on a broadcaster's computer, illustrating a program schedule for a broadcasting station with proper access to the interactive radio network of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 1 0 is an exemplary screen shot that is compiled by the
  • FIG. 1 illustrating a compilation of the program schedules for the advertisements, programmings, and messages that have been placed by the various users, broadcasting stations, and advertisers;
  • FIG. 1 1 is comprised of FIGS. 1 1 A, 1 1 B, 1 1 C, and 1 1 D that represent a flowchart illustrating a method of operation of the local DBA site of FIG. 2, for allowing users to use the interactive radio network;
  • FIGS. 12 through 28 are exemplary screen shots prepared by the local DBA site of FIG. 2, for display on a user' s computer or user station, further illustrating the method of operation of FIG. 1 1 for allowing the user to selectively access the advertisements that are broadcast on the interactive radio network of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 29 is an exemplary screen shot prepared by prepared by the local DBA site of FIG. 2, to display various user stations for use with the present invention;
  • FIG. 30 is a front view of a stand alone arm clock/radio for use as a user station with the present invention.
  • FIGS. 31 and 32 are two exemplary side views of the stand alone arm clock/radio of FIG. 29;
  • FIG. 33 is a rear view of the stand alone arm clock/radio of FIG. 29;
  • FIG. 34 is a cutaway view of vehicle incorporating various
  • FIG. 35 is an enlarged view of an exemplary user station mounted on a dashboard of the vehicle of FIG. 33.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary operating environment in which an interactive radio network 100 may be used according to the present invention.
  • the interactive radio network 100 illustrates a plurality of
  • the interactive radio network 1 00 selectively communicates with a plurality of broadcasting stations 1 1 5, 120, a plurality of advertisers 1 25, 1 30, a plurality of marketers 1 35, payment centers 1 40, and the user stations 1 05, 1 1 0, through the DBA system 200.
  • the DBA system 200 forming part of the interactive radio network 100 of FIG. 1 , along with its operating environment. More specifically, the DBA system 200 generally includes at least one local DBA site 210 that may be connected to other DBA systems 250 via a local, centralized, or decentralized network 255. The DBA system 200 further includes a plurality of local, centralized, or networked DBA servers 256 and databases 257 that are interconnected via a network 260. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a DBA system 200 is optionally capable of broadcasting, programming, and functioning as an independent radio broadcasting station (or broadcaster) .
  • radio is not limited to radio broadcasting over the airwaves, but also includes other types or formats of radio
  • broadcastings over various media including but not limited to online or web radio broadcasting, satellite radio, or other similar media.
  • online or web radio broadcasting including but not limited to online or web radio broadcasting, satellite radio, or other similar media.
  • the DBA system 200 enables advertisers or other users to publish interactive, online video and audio advertisements on the interactive radio network network 1 00.
  • the radio network 100 may include, for example, standardized platforms, such as Genivi® or OnStar®.
  • the DBA system 200 may utilize multiple networks such as the Internet, network clouds, wireless, satellites, cables, or any appropriate networks that are currently available or that may become available.
  • the DBA system 200 also includes a plurality of interfaces that enable access to the local DBA site 210.
  • interface includes a hardware, a software, and/or a computer program product that is typically embedded within or installed on a computer, a server, or otherwise a dedicated auxiliary device.
  • the interface can be saved on a removable storage medium such as a diskette, a CD, a DVD, a hard drive, or another known or available memory device.
  • the DBA system 200 includes a plurality of representative user station interfaces 205 that enable the user stations 105, 1 10 to access the local DBA site 210; a plurality of broadcasters' interfaces 215 that enable the broadcasters (or broadcasting stations) 1 15, 120 to access the local DBA site 210; a plurality of advertisers' interfaces 225 that enable the advertisers 125 to access the local DBA site 210; a plurality of marketers' interfaces 235 that enable the marketers 135 to access the local DBA site 210; and a plurality of payment interfaces 240 that enable access to the payment centers 140, either directly or through the local DBA site 210.
  • the metadata collected by the DBA system 200 will be stored in the dabatases 257, and will be selectively searchable by advertisers, marketers, DBA administrators, vendors, and other users of the DBA system 200, in order to enable data analysis.
  • the metadata may include, for example: the number of unique visitors, the number of the total visits to web sites or stations, the indentification of the pages or sites where a commercial transaction is consummated, etc.
  • the DBA system 200 also allows monitoring user engagement metrics, such as the length and depth of each visit to the sites, identification of the geographical locations of the visitors, the mobile operators and devices used to access the advertisements, and the collection of similar metadata.
  • the DBA system 200 further allows keyword search of data, referrals from other sites, direct traffic to mobile sites, and similar data.
  • the DBA system 200 also allows the monitoring of performance and usage of individual pages on mobile sites, the monitoring of pages or sites to which the visitors are redirected upon accessing a particular advertisement site, and the determination of the pages with the highest exit rates, thus allowing vendors to measure a specific goal such as a campaign drive.
  • the DBA system 200 allows target advertisements to specific target markets based on demographics. As a result, advertisers, marketers, vendors, and various users of the DBA system 200 can further target their
  • Behavioral Targeting Index converts online behaviors into actionable data for advertisers by scoring each online consumer's interest and purchase intent based on their recent online behavioral patterns.
  • Geographic Enabling marketers to target consumers by geographic locations and customize messaging for optimal relevance.
  • Retargeting Enabling advertisers to target their past website visitors or retarget consumers who have previously seen their ads in category
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic illustration of the exemplary user station 105 of the interactive radio network 100 of FIG. 1 , along with its operating
  • the user station 105 communicates with the DBA system 100 via the network 100.
  • the user station 105 can be a standalone device as illustrated in FIG. 29, or it can be used with other auxiliary devices, such as an external speaker 305, a microphone 310, a GPS receiver 315, a cellular phone 320, or any other available compatible device 325.
  • the user station 105 may also receive radio 350 and various other signals, including video, audio, and/or data signals over an nG communication network (e.g., 3G, 4G) 355, digital broadcast signals 360, or analogue broadcast signals 365 that are digitized by means of an analogue-to-digital converter 370.
  • an nG communication network e.g., 3G, 4G
  • FIG. 4 includes FIGS. 4A and 4B and illustrates a method of operation 400 of the interactive radio network 100 of FIG 1 , for allowing the advertiser 125 to access and use the network 100.
  • FIG. 5 includes FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D, and illustrates a plurality of screen shots 500, 525, 540, 560 that are prepared by the local DBA site 210, for display on an advertiser's computer.
  • FIG. 5 further illustrates the method of operation 400 of FIG. 4, in order to enable the advertiser 125 to place at least one or more advertisements on the interactive radio network 100 of FIG. 1 .
  • the advertiser 125 starts at step 405 by logging in to the local DBA site 210 to perform the initial registration or to place the desired advertisements to be broadcast to the user stations 105, 205.
  • the local DBA site 210 displays the slots, e.g., 505, 506, that are available for the advertiser 125 to place the advertisements.
  • Each of the slots 505, 506 represents a predetermined time period, measured for example, in seconds.
  • slot 505 shows that only a single slot out of 4 slots, is currently available for this advertiser.
  • the available time period is illustrated by a solid X, while the unavailable time periods are illustrated by dashed X's.
  • the X's could be used to predetermine the selected size of the advertisement rather than its availability; the
  • slot 505 shows that a predetermined number of advertisements could be displayed concurrently on the user station 105.
  • slot 505 shows the placement of four concurrent advertisements, as illustrated by the locations of the X's.
  • the advertiser 125 proceeds by selecting additional parameters of the advertisement broadcast.
  • Such parameters include, for example, the standard time, country, state, province, county, zip code, area code, GPS coordinates, or any additional geographical boundaries of the broadcast.
  • the advertiser 125 selects the times, durations, lengths, and frequencies of the advertisements to be broadcast.
  • the broadcasting time selection table shown in the screen shot 540 provides the advertiser 125 with a very accurate means for selecting the desired parameters for the advertisement, in increments of, for example, 10 seconds.
  • the local DBA site 210 automatically calculates the total charges for the advertisement selections, and displays these charges in detail, in a table 545, within the screen shot 540.
  • the advertiser 125 has the option to make any desired modification to the selected parameters in order to achieve the advertiser's satisfaction with the charges.
  • the advertiser 125 makes the payment for the charges calculated in table 545.
  • Such payments may be made either directly to the local DBA site 210 using advertiser's account 565, or by using third party payment centers 140 (FIG. 1 ), via, for example, the payment interface 240 (FIG. 2) that are referenced by the numerals 570, 575 in the screen shot 560.
  • the advertiser 125 is prompted by the local DBA site 210 to upload the desired advertisements to be broadcast.
  • the advertiser 125 uploads the desired audio, data, and/or video formats, whether in digital or analogue form (to be converted by the local DBA site 210) .
  • the local DBA site 210 performs, at step 445, the necessary review of the content of the uploaded advertisements, to ensure the appropriateness of such advertisements.
  • the uploaded advertisements clear the set standardized scrutiny of the local DBA site 210, the latter can format and convert the cleared advertisements, as needed to best fit the slots that have been previously selected using screen shots 500, 525 and 540 of FIG. 5.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operation 600 of the interactive radio network 100 of FIG 1 , for allowing a marketer 135 to use the network 100.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary screen shot 700 which is prepared by the local DBA site 210, for display on a marketer's computer. Considering now FIGS. 6 and 7 in combination, the marketer 135 starts at step 605 by logging in to the local DBA site 210 to perform the initial registration or to access the marketer's already created account.
  • the local DBA site 210 displays the parameters 710 that are available to the marketer 135 to conduct a search and to collect the desired data.
  • the parameters 710 include the types (kinds or categories) of the products that have been (or will be) advertised; the total number of these advertisements; the durations of these
  • the marketer 135 searches the data collected by the local DBA site 210 and stored in the DBA databases 257 (FIG. 2), using the displayed parameters.
  • the local DBA site 210 applies the search parameters to the data in the DBA databases 257 and automatically prepares a report to be
  • the local DBA site 210 automatically prepares a statement and bills the marketer 135 for the search and the resulting report.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a method of operation 800 of the interactive radio network 100 of FIG 1 , for allowing the broadcasting stations 1 15, 120 to access and use the network 100.
  • FIG. 9 is an exemplary screen shot 900 that is prepared by the local DBA site 210 of FIG. 2, for display on a broadcaster's computer, illustrating a program schedule for the broadcasting station (or broadcaster), e.g., 1 15 with proper access to the interactive radio network 100.
  • the broadcasting station e.g., 1 15 logs in to the local DBA site 210 and optionally downloads an application (e.g., software) from the local DBA site 210, that enables access to the interactive radio network 100.
  • an application e.g., software
  • the broadcasting station 1 15 would login to the already established account.
  • the broadcasting station 1 15 uploads the program schedule 905 of FIG. 9.
  • the program schedule 905 provides the broadcasting station 1 15 with accurate and detailed information on the scheduled advertisements, messages, programs, and other information to be broadcast on this broadcaster's broadcasting station.
  • the program schedule 905 illustrates a plurality of tabulated slots (vendors' coupons or digital coupons that are used, for example ⁇ to redeem a discount) 910, each of which represents a predetermined period of time (e.g., 1 second), or a block of time intervals.
  • a predetermined period of time e.g. 1 second
  • the broadcaster 1 15 accesses the program schedule at 815 and double clicks the specific time slot 920, in order to view the content that is allocated for broadcasting.
  • the time slots 910 that are not devoid of content are visually highlighted in order to provide advance notice to the broadcaster 1 15 so that the empty time slots 920 are filled in order to avoid a disruption of the broadcast.
  • the broadcaster 15 selects that time slot 920 and a pull down menu 925 appears.
  • a ⁇ step 825 the broadcaster 1 15 downloads the desired data and files to the selected time slot or interval 920.
  • the broadcaster optionally modifies, adds, or deletes the content of the program schedule 900.
  • the local DBA site 210 The local DBA site 210
  • the broadcaster's site automatically synchronizes the local DBA site's 210 uploaded program schedule 900 with the broadcaster's main feed for broadcast.
  • the local DBA site 210 calculates the charges incurred by the broadcasting station 1 15 for the use of the interactive radio network 100, and automatically sends a
  • the broadcasting station 1 15 makes the payment using the payment centers 140.
  • FIG. 10 represents a screen shot 1000 that is compiled by the interactive radio network 100, illustrating a compilation of the program schedules 900 for the advertisements, programmings, and messages that have been placed by the various users, broadcasting stations, and
  • program schedule 905 is associated with broadcaster 1 15, and program schedule 1010 is associated with broadcaster 120.
  • FIG. 1 1 it is comprised of FIGS. 1 1 A, 1 1 B, 1 1 C, and 1 1 D that represent a flowchart illustrating a method of operation 1 100 of local DBA site 210 of FIG. 2, for allowing the users, their corresponding user stations 105, 1 10 or computers, to access and use the interactive radio network 100.
  • the user In order for a user to access and use the interactive radio network 100, the user either uses his/her computer to access the local DBA site 210, or to create a new account, at step 1 105. Alternatively, the user turns on the user station 105 at step 1 1 10, and starts using at least one of the accessories illustrated in FIG. 3.
  • the user has the option to select a broadcasting station (e.g., 1 15) that is preset on the user station (or computer) 105, or an international screen 1200 (FIG. 12) .
  • the selection may be carried out manually, automatically, or by voice command.
  • the user station 105 connects, at step 1 120, to one or more local DBA site 210 via, for example, a mobile phone 320 on an nG network 355, a satellite phone, WIFI 380, or any other known or available network, such as Microsoft's Sync system that is currently bused by Ford Motor Company. If access to international broadcast has been selected at step 1 1 15, the local DBA site 210 uploads the international screen 1200 of FIG. 12 to the user station 105, at step 1 125.
  • the user has the option, at step 1 130, to select or to search, manually or by means of a voice command, the desired station location, station name, broadcast type, or any other desired parameter.
  • the user station 105 displays, at step 1 135, a screen frame 1300 that includes various control functions.
  • FIG. 13A illustrates some of these control functions, such as broadcast information 1305 and a banners frame 1310 that include advertisements, messages, and other additional data that are selected by the user.
  • the user saves or records the broadcast advertisements or messages, as it will be explained later in connection with FIGS. 13B, 13C, and 13D.
  • the user may also exchange personalized messages with other user stations 105, 1 10.
  • step 1 145 the user optionally searches for desired products or services, as it will be described hereafter in more detail.
  • step 1 150 the user has the option to select, save, record, play back, or transfer the resulting advertisements and/or broadcast programs for later viewing, listening, or processing.
  • the user may elect to view more details about the broadcast program, the product, or the service being advertised, as it will be described hereafter in more detail.
  • the user's request is transmitted to the local DBA site 210 via, for example, the nG network 355, at step 1 1 60.
  • the local DBA site 210 retrieves the requested pre- stored audio, video, and/or data.
  • the user selects the desired processing step to be executed by the user station 105, such as play, fast forward, rewind, transfer to another user station 1 10, access the advertised web site, make a reservation, bid in an auction on a real time basis, etc., as it will be described herein in more detail.
  • step 1 1 75 the user station 105 connects to, and downloads the selected actions to the local DBA site 210 for execution.
  • the local DBA site 210 optionally directly connects the websites of the advertisers, service providers, manufacturers, etc. that are registered with the network 100, to the user station 105.
  • the local DBA site 210 calculates the access fee payment or royalty to the registered websites owners, at step 1 1 77.
  • a ⁇ step 1 180 as the user is listening to a broadcast program on the user station 105, banners are continuously displayed on the user station 105, as described herein in connection with FIGS. 5, 9, 10, and 13.
  • step 1 185 if the user becomes interested in one or more banners or programs, he/she selects the desired banner or program either manually or by means of voice command.
  • the user station 105 automatically connects to the local DBA site 210 site and retrieves additional information and options related to the selected banner or program.
  • the user station 105 displays such additional information, as illustrated in FIGS. 15-25.
  • the user station 105 stores the selected banner or program and its associated metadata.
  • this information is stored on the local DBA site 210 under the user-dedicated registered account.
  • the user can retrieve and watch the stored information, and take the desired action, such as ask for directions, dial the phone number, make a payment or a reservation, or any other desired action that is permitted by the accessed website.
  • the broadcast information 1305 includes, for example, a row of broadcast station's associated data 1315 and a row of functions 1320 that are associated with the recording and playback functions of the interactive radio network 100. If the user wishes more information or control over the broadcast station's associated data 1315, the user could manually touch the broadcast station row 1315, or verbally order the user station 105 to provide additional information.
  • the user station In response to the user's request, the user station displays a
  • broadcast frame 1400 that illustrates additional broadcast information, and provides the user with additional controls and entries for search criteria, such as broadcast type, volume control, broadcast music type, a menu of upcoming broadcast, in addition to the functions row 1320.
  • the functions row 1320 includes a menu button 1321 , a navigation button 1322, a rewind button 1323, a pause/play button 1324, a fast forward button 1325, a record button 1326, a preset button 1327, a microphone button 1328, and an international search button 1329.
  • the menu button 1321 enables the user to display standard radio menu with, for example, CD/DVD/Navigation menu, in order to switch to a standard car radio standardized application menu.
  • the navigation button 1322 enables the user to access the navigation functions in the vehicle.
  • the banners frame 1310 illustrates a plurality of banners, such as for example, a vehicle banner 1350, a nutrition banner 1351 , a restaurant banner 1352, and a reservation banner 1353.
  • the preset button 1327 or the menu button 1321 enables the user to select, as favorite or bookmark, the desired banner types to be displayed.
  • the banners frame 1310 will be displayed as broadcast by the broadcasting station 1 15 being displayed on the user station 105.
  • the record button 1326 enables the user to continuously record the audio, video, graphics, and text displayed on the current frame 1300.
  • the recording progress is visually indicated by a progress bar 1330.
  • the user could change the recording setting by means of the menu button 1321 , to instruct the user station to selectively record the desired information only, such as music or banners.
  • the user could select the broadcast station row 1315 to access the broadcast frame 1400 (FIG. 14A) and therefrom program the user station 105 to record a selected broadcast section that is either currently playing or that is scheduled to be broadcast at a later time.
  • the user could program the user station 105 to record the News section 1405 that starts at 1 1 :00AM and ends at 1 1 :01 AM.
  • the broadcast frame 1400 presents the user with several search fields, i.e., 1408, 1409, 1410, as well as a results field 141 1 .
  • search field 1410 it allows the user to search for the desired music by, for example, music type, song, album name, singer, news about music, etc. (collectively referred to herein as "music”.
  • music the desired music by, for example, music type, song, album name, singer, news about music, etc.
  • the selection of the exemplary search button 1410 causes the user station 105 to display a new search frame 1420 (FIG. 14B) that provides the user with advanced search fields 1422 and a keyboard 1423 for specific user entries.
  • the selection of a listed entry 1419 in either the broadcast frame 1400 or a desired submit button 1424 in the search frame 1420, will cause the user station 105 to display a new music box frame 1430 (FIG. 14C) .
  • the music box frame 1430 lists the music items 1431 that are available to the user.
  • the user is provided with an option to listen to the selected music item 1431 by pressing a
  • the listed entry 1419 is selected by the user, the corresponding entry, Beethoven Symphony No. 3 - Eroica, is displayed and listed in FIG. 14C as a music item 1431 , providing the user with the options to either listen, purchase, or record the music item to the user's account. It is noteworthy to indicate that the selection of the music item 1419 (FIG. 14A), causes the selected music item 1419 to be processed, per the user demand, out of the broadcast time sequence. In the illustrated example, the selected item 1419 is scheduled to be broadcast at 10:42AM, but is made available to the user at a user-selected time (prior or after the present time of 10:35AM) .
  • the user is provided with additional selection fields about the selected music item 1431 .
  • the user is enabled to select a more specific parameter 1433 related to the music item, i.e., SF Symphony, Berlinnadoc (or
  • the user is then enabled to make another desired selection using the corresponding field 1434, whereby the selected music item 1431 could be purchased or recorded to the user's account.
  • the user can make several selections of the music items 1419, 1431 and have the music items 1419, 1431 that have been selected from the various frames (or screen shots) described herein, assembled for processing (i.e., listening, recording, display,
  • the selection of this button 1408 in any of the available frames will cause the user station 105 to display a new banner search frame 1440 (FIG. 14D) .
  • the banner search frame 1440 enables the user to filter the display of the banners on the user station 105, by a desired type 1444, or in a preferential order.
  • the selection of the antiques button 1445 will limit the banners displayed on the user station 105 to antique-related items.
  • the user may select a plurality of types, i.e., antiques button 1445, electronics button 1446, and jewelry button 1447, and assign to each button a corresponding processing parameter that will instruct the user station 105 to associate the display of these banner types with a desired order either in time, music item 1431 , news items, etc.
  • a plurality of types i.e., antiques button 1445, electronics button 1446, and jewelry button 1447
  • assign to each button a corresponding processing parameter that will instruct the user station 105 to associate the display of these banner types with a desired order either in time, music item 1431 , news items, etc.
  • the DBA system 200 enables the profiling of the users' stations for custom advertisements by the vendors. As an example, if a specific user consistently selects classic advertisements, the DBA system 200 builds and associates a corresponding "classic" profile for this particular user or user station. As a result, the DBA system 200 allows flexible advertisement search options by, for example, the users' stations based on keywords, product names, brands, geographical locations, and other search criteria, to create a specific advertisement that targets the user or user station.
  • the user wishes to view or record (that is store or tape) a particular banner (e.g., 1351 ) of the banners frame 1310, he/she selects a screen save/forward button 1360, or possibly touches that banner 1351 if the screen is a touch screen, either manually or by voice command.
  • the selection of the save/forward button 1360 causes the user station 105 to display a new screen frame 1362 (FIG. 13B), while the selection of the banner 1351 causes the user station 105 to display a new screen frame 1500 (FIG. 15A) in which the selected banner 1351 is enlarged and additional information and options are shown.
  • the screen frame 1500 shows a health bar 1505, a video sub-frame 1510, additional data button 1515, and a home button 1520.
  • the user station 105 connects to the local DBA site 210 via, for example, the mobile phone 320, the nG network 355, the satellite phone, the WIFI 380, or any other known or available network, in order to play the video commercial.
  • the video commercial could be broadcast directly to the user station 105 as a hidden file, concurrently with the banner 1351 .
  • the user can store the video commercial for later viewing.
  • the user could also use the fast forward button 1325 or the rewind button 1323 to fast forward or rewind through the video commercial.
  • the user station 105 connects to the local DBA site 210 in order to upload the information about the product, the reseller, or the manufacturer. Such information could alternatively be broadcast directly to the user station 105 as a hidden file, concurrently with the banner 1351 . Using the functions row 1320, the user can store the uploaded information for later viewing.
  • the user station 105 connects to the local DBA site 210 in order to access the advertiser's, reseller's, or manufacturer's web site.
  • the link to this web site could alternatively be broadcast directly to the user station 105 as a hidden file, concurrently with the banner 1351 .
  • the home button 1520 redisplays screen frame 1300 of FIG. 13A.
  • the find out more button 1515 reveals more information about the product 1505, which information could have been possibly transmitted as a hidden file that is embedded with the advertisement broadcast.
  • the find out more button 1515 redirects the user to the home page or site of the product's manufacturer, seller, or reseller.
  • the DBA system 200 operates continuously, 24 hours, 7 days a week. It can be integrated with numerous advertisements broadcast channels that can optionally be transmitted on various communications media and that are capable of using this invention, such as digital television, satellites, or other similar networks.
  • the selection of the banner 1351 causes the user station 105 to display a screen frame 1550 (FIG. 15B) in which the selected banner 1351 is enlarged and additional information and options are shown.
  • the screen frame 1550 shows the health bar 1505 as well as the locations/addresses 1555 where the health bar 1505 is available or sold.
  • a play ad button 1560 enables the user to replay the commercial.
  • the screen frame 1550 also includes a "My MPS" display or counter 1570, where MPS.
  • the MPS counter 1570 keeps a running and updated record based on the number of minutes (time) the user station 105 remains tuned to advertisement, in any screen frame described herein, i.e., 1300, 1500, 1550, etc.
  • the MPS scores could be used by the product manufacturers, the broadcasting stations 1 15, the advertisers 125, the marketers 135 for business related purposes, such as to assess the success of the advertisement campaign.
  • the users may use these MPS scores, for example, as redeemable points (with monetary values) toward the purchase of the advertised product 1505.
  • the DBA system 200 allows credit-based points (My MPS - minute points) accumulation for reward redemption.
  • the selection of the screen the save/forward button 1360 in FIG. 13A causes the user station 105 to display screen frame 1362 (FIG. 13B) in which the screen frame 1300 of FIG. 13A appears as a faded background, and a new foreground appears.
  • a screen save mode icon 1365 appears clearly in order to advise the user of the operation mode of the user station 105.
  • a new set of control buttons, such as a save button 1366 and a forward button 1367 also appear.
  • the selection of the save button 1366 causes a new screen save mode frame 1370 to appear on the user station 105, as illustrated in FIG. 13C.
  • the screen save mode frame 1370 shows new function keys/buttons 1371 through 1376.
  • Function key 1371 enables the user to scroll through the displayed advertisements that are displayed on screen frame 1300, and to select one or more advertisements. Once the advertisement is selected, it is displayed as a faded background. The user can then use the remaining function keys to effect the desired action.
  • the phone book key 1372 forwards the selected advertisement to the phone book.
  • the favorite key 1373, the facebook key 1374, the twitter key 1375, and the Radgio friends key 1376 forward the selected advertisement to the desired destination or destinations.
  • the user may personalize the transmittal of the advertisement by adding comments or notes using a keyboard 1377 or the microphone button 1328.
  • FIG. 13D illustrates a recipient screen 1380 that is displayed on a computer or user station 105 of a recipient to whom the advertisement has been forwarded, as explained earlier in connection with FIGS. 13A, 13B, 13C.
  • An information box 1381 appears, showing the sender's identification or information (1382), and provides the recipient with the options to view (1383), save (1384), or decline (1385) the forwarded message.
  • a reply key 1386 and a forward key 1387 are also provided to enable the recipient to either reply or forward the message, as desired, optionally using a keyboard 1388.
  • the user wishes to view or record the vehicle banner 1350 of the banners frame 1310, he/she selects that banner 1350, either manually or by voice command.
  • This selection causes the user station 105 to display a new screen frame 1 600 in which the selected banner 1350 is enlarged and additional information and options are shown.
  • the screen frame 1 600 shows a vehicle 1 605, a video button 1 610, a locator button 1 615, a call button 1 629, and a home button 1 625.
  • the user station 105 connects to the local DBA site 210, in order to play a video commercial 1 700 (FIG. 1 7) .
  • the video commercial 1 700 could be broadcast directly to the user station 105 as a hidden file, concurrently with the banner 1350.
  • the user can store the video commercial for later viewing.
  • the user could also use the fast forward button 1325 or the rewind button 1323 to fast forward or rewind through the video commercial.
  • the location of the user station 105 is determined by the GPS receiver 315 and transmitted to the local DBA site 210.
  • the user station 105 connects to the local DBA site 210 in order to upload data about the various store locations within a predetermined distance from the user station 105.
  • the user selects the desired location and transmits this selection to the local DBA site 210.
  • the local DBA site 210 sends a map (similar to map 1901 of FIG. 19) containing directions to the selected location.
  • the user station 105 connects to the local DBA site 210 in order to access the advertiser's, reseller's, or manufacturer's web site.
  • the link to this web site could alternatively be broadcast directly to the user station 105 as a hidden file, concurrently with the banner 1350.
  • the screen frame 1800 (FIG. 18) shows a picture of a breakfast plate 1805, along with the address 1810 and contact information (e.g., telephone number 1815) for the business entity providing the advertised meal.
  • the screen frame 1800 also shows a menu button 1820, a reservation button 1825, a gift card button 1830, a back button 1850.
  • the screen frame 1800 could further include additional information and control options, such as a locator or direction button 1835, a call button 1840, a video button (as previously described but is not shown), a home button (not shown), and any other suitable control button, such as a plurality of destination buttons I 860,
  • the Radgio key 1862 forward the selected item to the desired destination or destinations.
  • the user may personalize the transmittal by adding comments or notes using a keyboard or a microphone button, as indicated earlier.
  • Additional destination keys may be included in the screen frame 1800, such as a phonebook key, a favorite key, etc.
  • the location of the user station 105 is determined by the GPS receiver 315 and transmitted to the local DBA site 210.
  • the user station 105 connects to the local DBA site 210 in order to upload data about the various store locations within a predetermined distance from the user station 105.
  • the user selects the desired location and transmits this selection to the local DBA site 210.
  • the local DBA site 210 sends a map 1901 as part of a map frame 1900, as shown in FIG. 19A, containing directions to the selected location.
  • a call button 1840, a home button 1905, and a back button 1850 can be added to the map frame 1900.
  • the home button 1905 allows the user to access the home web site (e.g., 1800), while the back button 1850 routes the user back to a previous screen frame.
  • a notification frame 1920 displays a map 1925 on the user station, detailing the location 1927 of the accident, delay, detour, or otherwise disruption, that may occur along the selected route or routes, leading to the user's selected destination.
  • the user station 105 may alternatively upload the address 1810 of the selected restaurant to the GPS 315.
  • the GPS 315 provides the necessary driving or map directions to the physical location of the restaurant.
  • the DBA system 200 can be interconnected to the GPS 315 to provide real time location based advertisments and vendors' coupons.
  • the user station 105 connects to the local DBA site 210 in order to access a menu 2000 (FIG. 20) offered by the restaurant.
  • the link to the restaurant's web site could alternatively be broadcast directly to the user station 105 as a hidden file, concurrently with the banner 1352.
  • the user can make the desired selection, such as select the meal type: breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, etc., and specify the desired order.
  • a submit button 2005 enables the user to send his/her selection to the restaurant, via the user station 105 and its corresponding accessory, for delivery or pickup.
  • the user station 105 connects to the local DBA site 210 and retrieves a reservation screen frame 2100 for display on the user station 105.
  • the reservation screen frame 2100 enables the user to enter his/her corresponding information in the appropriate fields 2105, 21 10, 21 15, 2120, 2122, using a keyboard 2125.
  • the user then submits the entered information using a submit button 2130, and a communication, such as a confirmation, is then sent back from the
  • the user station 105 connects to the local DBA site 210 and retrieves a gift card screen frame 2200 for display on the user station 105.
  • the gift card screen frame 2200 enables the user to enter his/her corresponding information in the
  • a submit or buy button 2222 submits the entered information using a submit or buy button 2222, and a communication, such as a receipt, is then sent back from the restaurant's web site to the user station 105 or to the user's email that was entered in field 2230.
  • the user wishes to view or record the reservation banner 1353 of the banners frame 1310 (FIG. 13A)
  • he/she selects that banner 1353, either manually or by voice command.
  • This selection causes the user station 105 to display a new screen frame 2300 (FIG. 23) in which the selected banner 1353 is illustrated with additional information and options.
  • the screen frame 2300 shows a subframe 2305 that includes the theater's telephone number and address, and another subframe 2350 that lists the available movies, movie theaters, schedules, and seat availability.
  • the screen frame 2300 also shows a home button 2310, a back button 2315, a call button 231 7, a watch preview/trailer button 2320, a buy tickets button 2325, search for other theaters button 2330, and any other suitable control button.
  • the location of the user station 105 is determined by the GPS receiver 315 and transmitted to the local DBA site 210.
  • the user station 105 connects to the local DBA site 210 in order to upload data about the various store locations within a predetermined distance from the user station 105.
  • the user selects the desired location and transmits this selection to the local DBA site 210.
  • the local DBA site 210 sends a map (or directions), similar to the map 1901 shown in FIG. 19, containing directions to the selected theater.
  • the home button 2310 allows the user to access the home web site of the movie theater, while the back button 2315 routes the user back to a previous screen frame.
  • the user station 105 connects to the local DBA site 210 in order to access a preview screen frame 2400 (FIG. 24) .
  • Af fhe preview screen frame 2400 fhe user can make fhe desired selection, such as select the back button 2315, the home button 2310, the direction button 2440, or the trailer subframe 2330.
  • fhe location of the user station 105 is determined by fhe GPS receiver 315 and transmitted to fhe local DBA site 210.
  • the user station 105 connects fo the local DBA sife 210 in order to upload data about fhe various theater locations within a predetermined distance from fhe user station 105.
  • fhe user selects fhe desired location and transmits this selecfion to fhe local DBA site 210.
  • the local DBA sife 210 sends a map, similar to fhe map 1901 of FIG. 19, containing directions fo the selected location.
  • fhe user station 105 plays the selected trailer video, which could have been either pre- ⁇ ransmi ⁇ ed fo the user station 105 upon selection of the preview screen frame 2400, or it could be uploaded fo the user station 105 upon selection of the frailer subframe 2330 via fhe networks that are available fo the user station 105.
  • the user station 105 connects fo the local DBA sife 210 and retrieves a reservation screen frame 2500 (FIG. 25) for display on the user station 105.
  • the reservation screen frame 2500 enables the user fo buy the tickets to fhe desired theater and to make fhe appropriate payments.
  • FIG. 2 ⁇ illustrates a frame 2600 that can displayed on fhe user station 105 as a screen frame, or on fhe user's computer as a screen shot.
  • fhe use of fhe screen frame 2600 in operation with fhe user station 105 it includes all fhe functions described earlier in
  • the screen frame 2600 could illustrate banners in addition to those displayed in screen frame 2300.
  • the screen frame displays a news banner 2005, a shopping network banner 2610, a products banner 2015, and an internet banner 2620.
  • the screen frame 2600 also illustrates a search field and additional links and optional links 2650.
  • the user station 105 automatically connects to the local DBA site 210 and displays a news screen frame 2700 (FIG. 27A), which illustrates the current news and which provides the user with the option to search for the desired news, using field 2705.
  • the news screen frame 2700 allows the user to view audio and video clips of news, and to tape the news using the row of functions 1320, as described earlier.
  • the news banner 2605 may display an alert frame 2750 (FIG. 27B) that advises the user of the weather (by for example, weather channels), and of imminent dangers, catastrophes, or natural disasters i.e., floods, earthquakes, etc., in the user's geographical area, and advises the user on recommended actions.
  • This service may be tied to governmental alarm or alert systems. It should be clear that the alert frame 2750 may automatically supersede (or be overlaid on) the other frames being broadcast, without an express selection by the user.
  • the user station 105 automatically connects to the local DBA site 210 and displays a shopping network screen frame 2700 (FIG. 27), which illustrates an online shopping network and which provides the user with the option to search for the desired product, using search field 2805.
  • the shopping network screen frame 2800 allows the user to view audio and video clips of advertised products 2810, and to interact with the local DBA site 210 in order to purchase, sell, or otherwise trade the products 2810.
  • the shopping network screen frame 2800 also allows the user to tape the advertisements using the row of functions 1320, as described earlier.
  • the user station 105 automatically connects to the local DBA site 210 and displays a products screen frame 2900 (FIG. 29), which lists products available for purchase by the user, such as products 2915, 2920, 2925, 2930, 2935.
  • the products screen frame 2900 also provides the user with the option to search for the desired product, using a search field 2905.
  • the products screen frame 2900 allows the user to view audio and video clips of advertised products 2810 (FIG. 28), and to interact with the local DBA site 210 in order to purchase, sell, or otherwise trade the advertised products 2915, 2920, 2925, 2930, 2935.
  • the products screen frame 2900 also allows the user to tape the advertisements using the row of functions 1320, as described earlier. Furthermore, the products screen frame 2900 provides the user with the option to purchase the desired product illustrated for example, by a product icon 2930, using a buy now button 2910.
  • the user station 105 automatically connects to the local DBA site 210 to a bookmarked web site or to the local DBA site 210 web site, in order to enable the user to access the internet or intranet.
  • the local DBA site 210 connects to, and displays on the user station 105 an enlarged view of the product 3000.
  • the product 3000 is a standalone alarm clock/radio 3000 that includes all the features of the user station 105, as described herein.
  • FIG. 34 it illustrates a vehicle 3400, such as a car, a plane, or a boat, with several user stations 3405, 3410, 3415, 3420, 3425, shown placed a ⁇ various locations in the vehicle 3400.
  • FIG. 35 illustrates an enlarged view of the user station 3405 which is positioned on the dashboard 3500 of the vehicle 3400.
  • the interactive radio network 100 is a novel complete modern radio system that brings web interface advertising and phone applications to vehicle radios, mobiles, or stationary audio video equipment, in addition to being a web base shopping network.
  • the interactive radio network 100 brings a new radio experience to cars and places of living. It allows users to take charge of their radios and to control various aspects of listening with added visual graphics.
  • the interactive radio network 100 connects radio broadcast technology to mobile phones and other portable devices, and allows listening and viewing programs in a new and expanded format.
  • the interactive radio network 100 can also be added to an existing or conventional radio system and cellular phone, by adding an interactive radio network software or application, or by adding hardware.
  • the interactive radio network can be connected using a wireless connection, such as Bluetooth or another wireless protocol.
  • the interactive radio network 100 could be used in most households or places of business, replacing the conventional radio systems, and becoming a standard feature in modern vehicles.
  • the users of the interactive radio network 100 will also take control of the radio stations they listen to, by seeing their broadcast schedule, record, pause and playback according to their needs. They can access International stations with a simple touch that takes them anywhere in the world and listen to broadcasts that would otherwise not be previously available in their geographical areas.
  • Another feature of the interactive radio network 100 is the ability to record conversation inside the car. This feature may be integrated with the main menu where it shows a microphone button 1328 (FIG. 13A) that activates the microphone 310 (FIG. 3) either via voice command or by pressing the microphone button 1328. Such a selection will cause an external recording mode screen frame 1390 to appear on the user station 105, and to provide the user with recording control buttons 1391 , including a view recording history button or key 1392.
  • the selection of the view recording history button 1392 causes the user station 105 to display a new view recordings history frame 1394 (FIG. 13F) that shows a history 1395 of the recordings.
  • Each entry, i.e., 1396, of the history 1395 provides the user with options, such as save to user's account 1397 or download to an attached storage device, via for example, a USB, firewire, etc. 1 398. These options will enable the users to dispense with their laptop computers or portable mobile phones for the access of basic information.
  • the interactive radio network 100 enables distribution or transfer of the stored messages or advertisements to other users on a social network
  • the advent of hands free mobile phone laws also makes the interactive radio network 1 00 a safe way to continue operating the phone or text messaging, transporting and managing data to the user station 1 05.
  • the interactive radio network 100 can also download and play audio / videos banners or broadcast programs, for example, when the vehicle is stationery and safely parked .
  • the interactive radio network 1 00 is provided with a voice command that makes it a portable search engine.
  • the local DBA site 21 0 of the interactive radio network 1 00 will not only serve as a listening tool to the users wishing to hear the various radio stations, but it will also act as a shopping network for the advertisers. Another added feature is that the interactive radio network 1 00 provides a news network that provides news coverage through radio or television. The interactive radio network 100 can also connect the live blogs and provides international users coverage.
  • the interactive radio network 100 including the local DBA site 21 0 provides a very high return per advertising dollar compared to other media.
  • the interactive radio network 1 00 allows advertisers anywhere in the world, and at any time, to reach mobile audiences and to deliver a precise and clear message for goods or services rendered, and immediate ability to purchase the products or services.
  • the advertisers using the interactive radio network 1 00 can now focus on any geographical area worldwide, and post advertisements that are geared ⁇ o a local market and ⁇ o expand coverage in any language on a county, state, country, or even continent level. Advertisers will no longer have to incur the high cost of standard highway billboard signs. It allows them to post banner advertisements for a much longer period than the average highway billboards or street signs that passersby may or may not notice.
  • the local DBA site 210 is expected to reach a far larger audience compared than stationary billboard signs on today's roads. It can be present at all times and with no restrictions on any roads. It requires no permit and is not concerned with size, weight and height placed on sign construction by localities.
  • the local DBA site 210 provides wide access to information, allowing an advertiser a unique opportunity to deliver a concise and clear message to a widespread audience.
  • the interactive radio network 100 provides the advertiser with the opportunity to load the local DBA site 210 with a refined message, video, audio, menu, reservation, direction, phone number, and other options that facilitates the consumption of a transaction or sale.
  • the advertisers of the interactive radio network 100 will also have the option to display, on the user station 105, a video commercial (message, graphics, etc.) that corresponds to the advertisement heard on a particular radio station.
  • a video commercial (message, graphics, etc.) that corresponds to the advertisement heard on a particular radio station.
  • the video commercial and the audio advertisement can now be synchronized, using for example, the exemplary tabulated schedules illustrated in FIGS. 5, 9, and 10.
  • the interactive radio network 100 collects and offers data relating to the user of the user stations 105, 1 10, such as the number of listeners to radio stations and programs, and the number of advertisements that are accessed, read, clicked, saved, and enabling product/service consumption. Such data will prove quite valuable to professional marketers, manufacturers, producers, and advertisers.
  • the shopping network of the interactive radio network 100 will also expand the markets for the advertisers using the interactive radio network 100.
  • a user can now access the interactive radio network 100 to browse and shop for different products and services (collectively referred to herein as "goods") .
  • the user can access the advertised goods by clicking on the front page showing the mock up monitor or screen frame, or by choosing different categories displayed on the website.
  • the goods that are advertised and offered may or may not be part of the network broadcast.
  • the user may regress in time and/or geographical location, to search for a particular advertisement/message seen on user station 105.
  • the user can access and read about the interactive radio network 100 on a page titled 'About' that spells out the idea, purpose, and
  • cellular telephone manufacturers can request or download a preliminary agreement to install the interactive radio network software on their cellular phones, which will enable their customers to benefit from the interactive radio network functions.
  • the method of calculating fees paid to the interactive radio network for the licensed use of this network will be explained to the users following the initial contact. The users must adhere to the policies set forth by the interactive radio network 100.
  • Telephone utilities such as telephone companies may apply or request certain exclusive features such as coverage areas, priority to display, unique method of displaying on monitors or other features to be determined that will differ from standard features.
  • Radio stations that are broadcasting in analogue format need to buy a license that allow their programs to be uploaded and displayed on the interactive radio network 100 in digital format, to the local DBA site 210 for the users to access.
  • a third party advertiser contract will need to be filled out with fees paid to the interactive radio network 100.
  • Radio stations need to buy the proper interactive radio network software and maintain it by periodically upgrading it. This software will allow them to upload video and/or audio clips for display on the user stations 105, 1 10.
  • the broadcasting stations can decide on the desired areas of coverage, times, lengths of the
  • Individual users of the interactive radio network 100 include for example, cellular phone owners, equipment or software owners in various forms, such as mobile or PC web access stationary or on WIFI, car radio owners wishing to access the interactive radio network functions, users wishing to upgrade when buying the add-on devices in wireless or direct wire connections to their existing radio system. Other users are able to make their existing system compatible with the interactive radio network, by purchasing a compatibility hardware and/or the software application.
  • corporate and or individual advertisers may upload contents and buy one or more local DBA site 210 slots or blocks of slots to display their banners in various formats, such as JPEG, TIFF, or any other available or known format, load the proper information such as the ' message' and the coordinates for GPS use. They may elect to upload video and/or audio to the message. They may decide to tie into certain radio stations to schedule and display audio/video appearances simultaneously, during the ad
  • Corporate and/or individual users may include the address and telephone number on their advertisements in the local DBA site 210 blocks, the ability to make a reservation, or pay for goods and services directly or through a third party payment center or through a payment center controlled and operated by PayGioTM, the interactive radio network direct payment center.
  • the advertisers may also choose to advertise on the interactive radio network 100 web site without being part of the interactive radio network 100.
  • the products page or screen frame 2810 (FIG. 28) enables the display of various products that are offered for purchase by the users.
  • the interactive radio network software on portable devices or PCs. This software will enable the users to benefit from the various features of the interactive radio network 100 .
  • the interactive radio network software for users and advertisers, and its related upgrades allows the users to play, upload advertisements, and remain current on all the interactive radio network 100 features.
  • the interactive radio network 100 add-on devices (e.g., monitors) will be available for purchase, for connection through hardwire, or they could be plugged into an existing or conventional radio. These add-on devices may be connected to a speaker access plug that is built in the vehicle or in the stand-alone radio or cellular phone, or any other equipment to allow the interactive radio network features to be displayed on the user stations 105, 1 10 or monitors.
  • the interactive radio network 100 add-on in a wireless or remote application can also be mounted near the car radio or on the cellular phone or near any equipment capable of displaying the interactive radio network 100.
  • the interactive radio network 100 offer a software or application that allows users to access and browse through various radio stations in any given area in the country or the world, and choose stations to save or hear instantly or play previously recorded sessions. This software allows recording on demand, storing, play back, fast forward, and replay features. This
  • the interactive radio network 100 subscription allows users to maintain and upgrade various software on a flat fee basis paid monthly or annually. Users can access the various desired software and upgrades at any time for download.
  • the interactive radio network 100 also provides a users social club membership, pursuant to which a user can join a members' club, which allows them to share, chat, blog, and stay in touch with current events, with the ability to tie in to other social clubs, such as Facebook and Twitters. Users can post news on the interactive radio network's news network,
  • the advertisers using the interactive radio network 100 can become members of the interactive radio network 100 advertisers' club membership.
  • the advertisers using the interactive radio network 100 such as radio stations, marketing companies, or individual firms, can become members of the interactive radio network 100 advertisers' club membership.
  • the advertisers may post news, entertainment, sports, and general articles. Members may share information, chat, blog, and stay in touch with current events. Members will be asked to pay a certain membership fee to the interactive radio network 100 on a monthly or annual basis.
  • the interactive radio network 100 also provides a radio stations software that allows radio stations to buy slots on a time grid provided by the interactive radio network 100 on its web sites for their advertisers.
  • the radio stations will need to log on the local DBA site 210 and enter a password and make payment arrangements depending on the size of the advertisements, the amount of memory required for the advertisements, the time and the frequency of appearance, and the length of each advertisement.
  • This software works on multiple inputs by radio stations, i.e., digital, FM, or analogue. It also allows radio stations to choose signals and coverage area. Other functions for this software is to allow radio stations to synchronize video, audio, and graphics in the advertisements to simultaneously play them when the radio stations broadcast the original voice advertisements.
  • the interactive radio network 100 radio clock 3000 (FIG.
  • the interactive radio network alarm/radio clock 3000 also possesses the features of a conventional alarm clock and can be placed near the bed or any other suitable location. It further includes all the has features of user station 105, as described herein.

Abstract

Réseau radio interactif permettant à des utilisateurs d'interagir avec le contenu d'une radiodiffusion, dont des annonces publicitaires ou des messages, avec possibilité sélective de sauvegarde, stockage, avance rapide, retour, pause, transmission et réponse à des programmes radio et/ou à ces annonces publicitaires. Le réseau radio interactif donne accès de manière large, internationale et économique à des stations radio et réduit le recours à des panneaux d'affichage. Il permet aux utilisateurs de se renseigner sur les produits et services des annonceurs. Il donne aux utilisateurs et à divers secteurs du monde de la publicité la possibilité d'interagir avec le contenu du programme radiodiffusé. Les annonces publicitaires peuvent inclure non seulement des messages audio, mais aussi des informations élaborées sous forme de séquences vidéo, de texte et de données. Grâce au réseau radio interactif, les utilisateurs peuvent communiquer et interagir entre eux dans le cadre du contenu diffusé. Cette invention ouvre de vastes perspectives très accessibles et abordables pour le marketing de masse et la diffusion de publicités vers les utilisateurs de mobiles.
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