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Method and system for providing transmission of selected media programs to a wireless subscriber

US6600918B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 1999
Grant dateJul 29, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for providing transmission of a selected media program to a wireless handset includes a source provider, such as a wireless network or a wireless handset, for receiving a transmission from at least one media program provider. At least one wireless handset transmits a request selecting one of the media programs. In response thereto, the source provider simultaneously transmits the selected media program to each of the wireless handsets.

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