System and method for providing media samples on-line in response to media related searches on the internet
First Claim
1. A method for providing media samples comprising:
- receiving a request including at least one media keyword;
identifying one or more media samples that correspond with the at least one media keyword; and
in response to a selection to preview an identified media sample, providing the identified media sample to enable playback on a media device.
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Abstract
A method and system are described for providing a streamlined method for using, for example, streaming media samples to promote and sell music, videos and related merchandise on the Internet in response to searches for entertainment related information. When a consumer enters an Internet search query that includes a Media Keyword, a corresponding media sample or sample set is identified for the consumer to select to receive as a stream or download onto the Consumer Device, along with search results pertaining to the requested information and purchasing options. The media sample or sample set is provided as a link in a web page containing search results generated for the consumer. The media sample link may be indicated on the web page as a preferred, personalized or sponsored search result.
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22 Claims
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1. A method for providing media samples comprising:
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receiving a request including at least one media keyword;
identifying one or more media samples that correspond with the at least one media keyword; and
in response to a selection to preview an identified media sample, providing the identified media sample to enable playback on a media device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for providing media samples comprising:
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receiving a search request from a consumer device, wherein the search request includes at least one media keyword; and
automatically providing a media sample that corresponds with the at least one media keyword to the consumer device, wherein the media sample is automatically played on a media player associated with the consumer device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for providing media samples comprising:
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a plurality of internet-connected consumer devices for transmitting search requests online, the consumer devices including media players;
a search engine for receiving consumer search requests from consumer devices, wherein the search engine identifies one or more media samples when a search request is received from a consumer, the search request includes one or more media keywords; and
a media framework for retrieving an identified media sample selected by a consumer and for providing the media sample to the consumer device for playback on a media player associated with the consumer device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for providing media samples comprising:
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a plurality of internet-connected consumer devices for transmitting search requests online, the consumer devices including media players;
a search engine for receiving consumer search requests from consumer devices, wherein the search engine identifies a media sample when a search request is received from a consumer, the search request includes one or more media keywords; and
a media framework for retrieving the identified media sample and for providing the identified media sample to the consumer device for playback on a media player associated with the consumer device. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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