Systems and methods for multimedia communication
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1. A method for allowing members in a predefined communications group to share multimedia information, the method comprising:
- allowing a group member to receive and record multimedia content;
transmitting multimedia content to a distribution computer;
automatically notifying other group members of the presence of the transmitted multimedia content; and
allowing the other group members to request the transmitted content from the distribution computer.
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Abstract
Systems and methods that allow users in predefined communications groups to selectively control and manage the transfer of multimedia information across a wire or wireless network by allowing a group member to record multimedia content and transmit such content to a distribution server are provided. The present invention may also include a user interface for use with the multimedia messaging system that automatically notifies group members of new member multimedia content.
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1. A method for allowing members in a predefined communications group to share multimedia information, the method comprising:
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allowing a group member to receive and record multimedia content;
transmitting multimedia content to a distribution computer;
automatically notifying other group members of the presence of the transmitted multimedia content; and
allowing the other group members to request the transmitted content from the distribution computer. - 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 system that allows members in a predefined communications group to share multimedia information, the system comprising:
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an electronic device that includes an interface that allows a group member to receive and record multimedia content;
a bidirectional electronic gateway that communicates with the electronic device and allows the group member to connect to an instant messaging service provider via a communications network;
a multimedia database that stores multimedia content;
a processor that controls the transmission of multimedia content from the multimedia database to a group user;
a processor that controls the reception of multimedia content from a group user to the multimedia database; and
a processor that automatically notifies group users of the presence of transmitted multimedia content - 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 user interface for use with a multimedia messaging system that automatically notifies group members of new member multimedia content, the interface comprising:
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a display section for displaying downloaded multimedia content;
a clip indicator that lists the available multimedia clips posted by other group members;
a status indicator indicative of the status of a member with respect to the multimedia content; and
a record button that allows a member to record and post multimedia content to a database for selective viewing by other group members.
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