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INTERNET RADIO RECEIVER AND INTERFACE

  • US 20010042109A1
  • Filed: 06/16/1999
  • Published: 11/15/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for receiving and playing audio content from an internet based audio content provider comprising:

  • an enclosure housing a internet connection device, computer processor, computer memory, and an audio card, said enclosure having a control panel disposed on the exterior of the enclosure;

    an audio speaker operably connected to receive output from the audio card and annunciate the audio output;

    a first input device on said control panel for indicating a selected audio content provider for access by the device;

    said computer memory storing a database of designated audio content providers and URL'"'"'s associated with each audio content provider;

    said computer processor being programmed to connect with the internet through the internet connection device, to receive input from the first input device, interpret the input from the first input device as a selection of a desired audio content provider, to look up from the memory the URL associated with the desired audio content provider, and negotiate with the internet to access the URL associated with the desired audio content provider and accept audio information from the URL for playback through the audio speakers.

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