Methods, data structures, and systems for monitoring and integrating media streams
First Claim
1. A method for monitoring and integrating media streams, comprising:
- selecting a purchasing system interface for use with a media stream;
packaging the media stream with a self loading and self executing media player and with configuration information for presenting the purchasing system interface with the media stream and monitoring usage of the media stream and purchasing system interface; and
streaming the media stream to a recipient.
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Abstract
Methods, data structures, and systems monitor and integrate media streams. A media stream includes a self-installing and self-executing media player, media content, a purchasing system interface, and configuration monitoring information. The media stream is streamed to requesting recipients and once received by the recipients, the media player loads, configures itself, and executes on computing devices of the recipient. The media player simultaneously presents the media content and the purchasing system interface. The media player uses the configuration monitoring information to track interactions with the purchasing system interface and usage statistics associated with playing the media content. g
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20 Claims
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1. A method for monitoring and integrating media streams, comprising:
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selecting a purchasing system interface for use with a media stream;
packaging the media stream with a self loading and self executing media player and with configuration information for presenting the purchasing system interface with the media stream and monitoring usage of the media stream and purchasing system interface; and
streaming the media stream to a recipient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A media stream structure residing on a computer readable medium, for monitoring and integrating media streams, the data structure comprising:
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media player logic;
media content; and
media configuration information;
wherein when the media stream data structure is received by a computing device, the media player logic automatically installs itself on the computing device, executes, and configures a media stream interface using the media configuration information, wherein the media stream interface includes a purchasing system interface for purchasing the media content and a media playing interface for playing the media content. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A media stream monitoring and integration system, comprising:
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a media stream data structure having a self loading and executing media player, a purchasing system interface, and monitoring configuration information; and
a display;
wherein the media player simultaneously presents within the display media content included within the media stream data structure and the purchasing system interface, and wherein the media player tracks purchases and usage statistics associated with purchasing and playing the media content based on the monitoring configuration information. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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