System and method for on-line participation in memorial services for space burials and the like
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1. A method for broadcasting an event, comprising the steps of:
- broadcasting an event to at least two recipients in disparate geographical locations, wherein each recipient is assigned to at least one of multiple interest groups; and
supplementing the broadcast of the event with content broadcast to at least one of the multiple interest groups.
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Abstract
A novel on-line method and system for public participation in, for example, space burials is provided. Methods of customized user participation in a memorial service for a space burial, include, for example, providing a web site or other graphical user interface for users to access via the Internet or via another computer network, displaying a webcast via the web site of a memorial service on behalf of at least one deceased individual having remains included in a space burial mission, and having users supplement the webcast with customized content and interact remotely from remote computers connected to the computer network.
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41 Claims
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1. A method for broadcasting an event, comprising the steps of:
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broadcasting an event to at least two recipients in disparate geographical locations, wherein each recipient is assigned to at least one of multiple interest groups; and
supplementing the broadcast of the event with content broadcast to at least one of the multiple interest groups. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 24)
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13. The method of claim 12 wherein the mission includes a space launch.
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17. A system for providing customized observance of an event broadcasted via a communication network, comprising:
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an operator site, said site transmitting said broadcast to at least one participant at a user site;
a server providing said broadcast via said communication network to said user site; and
a processor permitting said participant to customize an output of said broadcast at said user site by supplementing said broadcast with content, said content determined by said participant. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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25. A method for providing customized observance of an event broadcasted via a communication network, comprising the steps of:
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an operator site broadcasting to at least one participant at a user site from the operator site;
accessing said broadcast via said communication network from said user site; and
customizing an output of said broadcast at said user site by permitting said at least one participant to supplement said broadcast with content, said content being determined by said at least one participant. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A method of user participation in a memorial service for a space burial, comprising:
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a) providing a web site or other graphical user interface for users to access via the Internet or via another computer network;
b) displaying a webcast via said web site of a memorial service on behalf of at least one deceased individual having remains included in a space burial mission; and
c) having users view the webcast from remote computers connected to said computer network.
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35. A method of user participation in a space burial, comprising:
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a) providing a server programmed to create a web site or graphical user interface accessible via the Internet or a computer network;
b) providing a space vehicle having a deceased individual cargo section;
c) obtaining video images of said space vehicle during travel of said space vehicle; and
d) creating an Internet or computer network broadcast of said video images;
e) having a member of the public access and view said broadcast via a local computer over the Internet or computer network in substantially real-time.
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36. A method of personalizing a space burial service, comprising:
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a)programming a web site or graphical user interface accessible via the Internet or another computer network;
b) launching a space vehicle having a deceased individual cargo section;
c) accessing the web site via the Internet or computer network at a local computer remote from the server;
d) inputting information via said web site related to a memorial service on behalf of at least one of said deceased individuals; and
e) adapting an on-line memorial service based on said information submitted.
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37. A method of user participation in memorial services for space burials, comprising:
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a) providing a web site or other graphical user interface for users to access via the Internet or via another computer network;
b) displaying a webcast via the web site of a memorial service on behalf of at least one deceased individual having remains included in a space burial mission; and
c) having users participate in the memorial service by submitting statements on-line from remote computers connected to said computer network. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39)
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40. A method of personalizing a memorial service, comprising:
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a) programming a web site or graphical user interface accessible via the Internet or a computer network;
b) accessing the web site via the Internet or computer network at a local computer remote from the server;
c) inputting information via said web site related to a memorial service on behalf of at least one of said deceased individuals;
d) adapting an on-line memorial service based on said information submitted.
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41. A method of user participation in memorial services, comprising:
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a) providing a web site or other graphical user interface for users to access via the Internet or via another computer network;
b) displaying a webcast via the web site of a memorial service on behalf of at least one deceased individual; and
c) having users participate in the memorial service by submitting statements on-line from remote computers connected to said computer network.
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