Online playback system with community bias
US7454509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/435
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for entertaining individuals according to a community having similar tastes. Information derived from user accounts form the basis of a community and collateral preferences allow other subscribing individuals to enjoy the benefit of wider-ranging tastes according to the preferences expressed by the other members of the community. Additionally, assuming that individuals sharing one preference in common may be likely to share others, the present method allows those who choose to listen to the “fan station” the ability to enjoy similar music or other data streams according to preferences expressed by the fan community as a whole.
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