Intelligent radio scanning
First Claim
1. A method of selection of content on a device, the method comprising the steps of:
- storing an identifier for a particular desired content;
scanning broadcast channels for the identifier; and
presenting the content found in the scanning step.
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Abstract
The method and apparatus for selection of content on a device allows a radio to scan for desired (e.g. audio) selections being broadcast in accordance with a defined priority list that has been pre-stored. A found selection is played in order of priority and then placed back in the priority list in accordance with a prioritization logic. Desired content is identified by a digital signature or audio clip, for example. Associated with the identifier can be user interface settings, such as audio controls, and even vehicle settings such as window position, sun roof, moon roof, or convertible roof top, for example. The user interface can be used to store and sort identifiers and to provide control settings to the user in audio or video format.
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25 Claims
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1. A method of selection of content on a device, the method comprising the steps of:
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storing an identifier for a particular desired content;
scanning broadcast channels for the identifier; and
presenting the content found in the scanning step. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of selection of audio content on a radio, the method comprising the steps of:
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storing a priority list of digital signatures for associated particular desired audio content;
scanning available channels for the digital signatures in order of the priority list;
presenting any audio content found in the scanning step in order of the priority list;
placing the selection back in the priority list according to a predetermined prioritization scheme; and
returning to the scanning step. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An apparatus for presenting content, the apparatus comprising:
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a memory for storing an identifier for a particular desired content;
a processor for reading the memory;
a receiver that receives content, the receiver operable to scan available channels for the identifier under control of the processor;
a user interface for presenting the content found by the receiver. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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