Method and apparatus for enabling the selection of content on a wireless communication device
US6725022B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/329
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An internet radio for portable applications and uses such as in an automobile enables the selection of content on a wireless communication device comprising the steps of providing a format for displaying content on said wireless communication device; detecting the loss of a signal for a channel providing a predetermined genre; and providing a new format for displaying content having a new channel providing the predetermined genre to replace the lost channel. Customized information is also communicated to the radio such as stock quotes, travel information, advertising, and e-mail. Onboard global positioning allows for channel updating by location, traffic information, geographic advertising and available similar content.
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