Method and apparatus for selecting internet-based broadcast sources
US6957264B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04H20/82
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus to quickly change and deliver Internet radio sources. The apparatus can receive multiple Internet radio sources simultaneously, and route each of the multiple Internet radio sources to a stream receiver. The stream receiver is operable to maintain connection with one of a multitude of Internet radio sources. Each of the sources can be buffered by a stream buffer that can receive data from one of each of the stream receivers. A stream selector can select one of the multiple Internet radio sources and deliver the selected one of the multiple Internet radio sources as output to a user. The apparatus can be implemented as part of a multiple function system such as a personal computer or as an Internet radio receiver apparatus.
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