Method and system for providing interactive content over a network
First Claim
1. A method for providing a show over a network, comprising:
- (a) receiving a question related to the show;
(b) in response to the received question creating a broadcast record that includes different forms of media;
(c) broadcasting the broadcast record over the network; and
(d) enabling interaction with the broadcast record and the show.
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Abstract
A method and system for providing an interactive show over a network is provided. The show is run in a way that is similar to a call-in radio show and utilizes a low-bandwidth audio stream synchronized with URLs that may be selected by the users. A small production crew takes calls, researches each caller'"'"'s question, and displays relevant pictures and text to users across the network as the show'"'"'s host takes the call. Not only do users hear the host of the show they also see pictures illustrating the topics being discussed. Users have the ability to respond to the show'"'"'s host and refer to the pictures that are downloaded within the broadcast window. They may interact with portions of the media to obtain more information on a particular item without leaving the show.
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22 Claims
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1. A method for providing a show over a network, comprising:
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(a) receiving a question related to the show;
(b) in response to the received question creating a broadcast record that includes different forms of media;
(c) broadcasting the broadcast record over the network; and
(d) enabling interaction with the broadcast record and the show. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer-readable medium for broadcasting a show over a network having different forms of media to a user;
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(a) connecting the user to the show;
(b) generating an interactive broadcast record related to a topic on the interactive show;
(c) broadcasting the generated broadcast record; and
(d) enabling interaction with the broadcast record without leaving the show. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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14. A system for providing a show over a network, comprising:
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(a) a processor and a computer-readable medium;
(b) an operating environment stored on the computer-readable medium and executing on the processor;
(c) a network connection device operating under the control of the operating environment; and
(d) a network server device operating under the control of the operating environment utilizing the network connection device and operative to perform actions, including;
(1) connecting a user to the show;
(2) receiving at least one question;
(3) generating a broadcast record related to a topic on the show;
(4) broadcasting the generated broadcast record to the user; and
(5) enabling interaction with the broadcast record and the show without leaving the show.
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21. A modulated data signal having computer executable instructions embodied thereon for broadcasting a show over a network, comprising:
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(a) a generator for generating a broadcast record related to a topic on the interactive show;
(b) a broadcaster for broadcasting the generated broadcast record; and
(c) an enabler enabling interaction with the broadcast record.
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22. An apparatus for broadcasting a show over a network, comprising:
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(a) a means for receiving a question related to the show;
(b) in response to the received question a means for creating a broadcast record that includes different forms of media;
(c) a means for broadcasting the broadcast record over the network;
(d) a means for enabling interaction with the broadcast record and the show; and
(e) a means for inserting an advertisement into the broadcast record.
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