System and method for integrated, multiple-remote controlled computer media server
First Claim
1. A system for presentation of media content from a computer on a remote media device operable for presenting audio, video, or audiovisual media, comprising:
- a software module for storage on a computer and operable by the computer to receive a media request for a media selection from a media source including video and audio data, to retrieve the media selection in response to the media request, and to cause the computer to communicate a media signal conveying the media selection;
a communications hub in communication with the computer, the communications hub being configured to receive the media signal from the computer and transmit the media selection for play on the remote media device; and
a receiver configured to communicate with the communications hub and with the remote media device to receive the media selection from the communications hub and communicate the media selection to the remote media device for play.
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Abstract
A system and method providing a media server system are disclosed. A software module for storage on a computer and operable by the computer is provided to receive a media request for a media selection from a media source including video and audio data. The media selection is retrieved, and a media signal conveying the media selection is communicated. A communications hub receives the media signal and transmits the media selection for play on a remote media device. A receiver configured to communicate with the communications hub and with the remote media device receives the media selection and communicates the media selection to the remote media device for play. A set of media preferences associated with an identifier allows for selectable access to media content. A plurality of remote interfaces each can be coded for generating an identifier, whereby using a particular remote interface invokes a set of media preferences.
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47 Claims
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1. A system for presentation of media content from a computer on a remote media device operable for presenting audio, video, or audiovisual media, comprising:
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a software module for storage on a computer and operable by the computer to receive a media request for a media selection from a media source including video and audio data, to retrieve the media selection in response to the media request, and to cause the computer to communicate a media signal conveying the media selection;
a communications hub in communication with the computer, the communications hub being configured to receive the media signal from the computer and transmit the media selection for play on the remote media device; and
a receiver configured to communicate with the communications hub and with the remote media device to receive the media selection from the communications hub and communicate the media selection to the remote media device for play. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A media server system for a computer through which media content is accessible, the media server system comprising:
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a software module for storage on a computer and operable by the computer to receive a media request for a media selection from a media source, to retrieve the media selection in response to the media request, and to cause the computer to communicate a media signal conveying the media selection;
a communications hub in communication with the computer, the communications hub being configured to receive the media signal from the computer and transmit the media selection for play on the remote media device;
a receiver configured to communicate with the communications hub and with the remote media device to receive the media selection from the communications hub and communicate the media selection to the remote media device for play; and
a user interface configured to communicate with the software module to cause information about possible media selections to be displayed to a user and accept media requests from the user and generate an identifier invoking a set of media preferences associated with the user. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A method for serving media content from a computer to a media device, the method comprising:
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enabling a user to choose a media selection;
transmitting a request signal including the media selection;
receiving the request signal and extracting the media selection;
directing a computer configured to store and relay media selections of a plurality of media types to retrieve the media selection;
transmitting a media signal representing the media selection;
receiving the media signal representing the media selection; and
supplying the media selection to a media device for play. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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42. A method for serving media content from a computer to a media device, the method comprising:
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transmitting a request signal including the media selection;
generating an identifier with the request signal, the identifier invoking a set of media preferences enabling a user to choose a media selection;
receiving the request signal and extracting the media selection;
directing a computer configured to store and relay media selections of a plurality of media types to retrieve the media selection if the media selection is consistent with the set of media preferences;
transmitting a media signal representing the media selection;
receiving the media signal representing the media selection;
supplying the media selection to a media device for play. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46, 47)
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