Method and apparatus for distributing targeted audible advertisements as ringtones
US7831462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0273
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The illustrative embodiments described herein provide a method, apparatus, and computer program product for distributing targeted audible advertisements as ringtones. A user profile associated with a user is identified. An audible advertisement is selected from a plurality of audible advertisements using criteria matching the user profile. A currently selected ringtone is substituted with the audible advertisement on a communication device associated with the user.
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