System and method for request, delivery and use of multimedia files for audiovisual entertainment
US7509181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/482
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A personal computer connected to the Internet can receive and store audio and audiovisual data or programming from the Internet. This audio and audiovisual programming can be provided by the computer over a digital connection to speakers and/or a monitor located away from the computer at a location convenient for a user. A remote control unit allows the user to send signals back over the digital connection to the computer to control the computer to provide the audio or audiovisual programming that the user desires over the digital connection to the speakers and/or monitor located where the user is. The computer may send a listing of the available programming to the remote control unit from which the user can make selections.
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