Global A/V telecommunications media systems and servers
First Claim
1. A method of providing audio-visual telecommunications to consumers comprising the steps of:
- identifying a consumer;
providing an information appliance comprising a network connection;
a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection; and
a video processor connected to the network connection; and
providing audio-visual content to the information appliance; and
collecting fees from an audio-visual content provider.
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Abstract
The method of providing audiovisual telecommunications to consumers is achieved by identifying the consumer, providing an information appliance having a network connection, and collecting fees from an audio-visual content provider. The information appliance has a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. Audio-visual content is then provided to the information appliance. A network media bridge server is provided to manage the delivery of media to an A/V telecommunication device. The network media bridge uses a network connection to link the network to an A/V telecommunication device, and a media connection connected to a content provider. The network media bridge provide content to the A/V telecommunication device in response to processing commands.
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12 Claims
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1. A method of providing audio-visual telecommunications to consumers comprising the steps of:
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identifying a consumer;
providing an information appliance comprising a network connection;
a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection; and
a video processor connected to the network connection; and
providing audio-visual content to the information appliance; and
collecting fees from an audio-visual content provider.
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2. A network media bridge server to manage the delivery of media to an A/V telecommunication device comprising:
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a network connection connected to a network connected to an A/V telecommunication device;
a processor for processing commands sent by said A/V telecommunication device;
a media connection connected to a content provider;
wherein said network media bridge server provides content to said A/V telecommunication device in response to said processed commands.
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3. A method of developing a VOIP network comprises the step of:
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identifying a potential VOIP customer;
providing said potential VOIP customer with an A/V telecommunication device; and
providing said potential VOIP customer with VOIP telecommunication service over said A/V telecommunication device.
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4. A method of transforming general media content for delivery to an A/V telecommunication device comprises the steps of:
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inputting general media content;
transforming said general media content to an A/V telecommunication format; and
delivering said transformed content to an A/V telecommunication device.
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5. A method of generating media content for an A/V telecommunication device comprising the steps of:
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generating media content;
formatting the generated media content in an A/V telecommunication format; and
storing said formatted media content.
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6. A method of providing content at a remote location comprising the steps of:
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providing an A/V telecommunication device at a remote location;
sending content to said A/V telecommunication device;
receiving inputs from said remote location; and
establishing an A/V communication session with said A/V telecommunication device in response to said inputs.
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7. A method of presenting promotional content on an A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing first promotional content to a television at a predetermined time; and
providing related promotional content to the A/V telecommunication device at about the same time.
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8. A method of requesting media content on an A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection a, video processor connected to the network connection and manual inputs communicably connected to the network connection, the method comprising the steps of:
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engaging a manual input to send a request for media content;
receiving media content at the A/V telecommunication device in response to said request.
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9. A method of requesting product information in an A/V telecommunication system having an. A/V telecommunication device with a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection, said method comprising the steps of:
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recognizing input as a product information request;
sending a product information request to a server;
receiving A/V media content in response to said product information request.
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10. An information appliance system comprising:
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a network connection;
a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and providing two-way communication; and
a video processor connected to the network connection;
wherein audio and video communications are sent from a content provider to the network connection, such that the audio and video communications are distributed to a information appliance and audio and video communications are sent from the information appliance via the network to a content provider.
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11. An information appliance system comprising:
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a network connection;
a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and providing two-way communication;
a video processor connected to the network connection;
wherein said information appliance sends a media request through the network connection to a server such that media is sent to the information appliance from a variety of media sources in response to said media request.
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12. An information appliance system comprising:
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a network connection;
a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and providing two-way communication;
a video processor connected to the network connection;
wherein said information appliance remains in a powered state such that media may be continually sent to the information appliance from a variety of media sources.
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