Interactive audio content delivery system and method

• US 20060085521A1
• Filed: 09/24/2004
• Published: 04/20/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 09/24/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Robert S. Sztybel
• Original Assignee: Robert S. Sztybel
• Inventors: Sztybel, Robert S.
• Granted Patent: US 7,567,846 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 709/219
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/535 Tracking the activity of the user network monitoring arrangements H04L43/00; recording of computer activity G06F11/34

Abstract

The present invention provides a system and method for delivering programmable, personalized interactive audio content, including advertising, via telecommunications carriers. Also, a telecommunications-carrier-based interactive combined entertainment, advertising, and sales channel is provided.

Claims

1. An audio content delivery system, comprising:

a network with at least one server in communication with at least one carrier,

at least one network access device equipped with audio capability for receiving an audio content from the network through the carrier and an interface that permits the user to interact with the content source;

at least one user;

and at least one content source;

wherein the at least one network access device and at least one content source are connectable via the network;

wherein the system is accessible by the user using the at least one access device and the system provides for interactivity between the at least one user and the at least one content source;

thereby providing an interactive audio entertainment system.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the user can program the system to deliver desired audio content.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the network creates and continually updates an associated user profile for each user based upon user interactions.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the network creates a content profile table to characterize all available content and advertising for improved selection based upon preferences identified by the user profile.

5. The system of claims 3 and 4, wherein the network uses an expert content management service to drive desirable content to the user based on the user'"'"'s associated profile.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein the expert content management service is comprised of a) a recognition engine that uses caller identification to create, store, and retrieve an associated profile based upon calling number, content choices and keystroke behavior;

b) a locator that triangulates caller'"'"'s present location, enabling location-aware services like advertising, tourist information, directions, weather, traffic, and the like;

c) an “

automated DJ”

designed to serve user-selected programming and featuring a simplified user interface which allows quick access to all content on the network;

d) an advertising jukebox that selects suitable advertising based upon the aggregated listener data, location, and time of day; and

e) an action/keystroke analyzer that constantly monitors user interactions relative to the content they are receiving, compares with personal history and updates the user profile to enhance and improve future content selection and delivery.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one carrier is a telephone carrier.

8. The system of claim 6, wherein the at least one carrier is multiple carriers.

9. The system of claim 6, wherein the at least one carrier is a wireless carrier.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the network access device is selected from the group consisting of landline telephones, cellular and wireless telephones regardless of frequency and protocol of operation, PDAs, portable audio jukeboxes, “

smart”

telephones, satellite phones, computers and combinations thereof.

11. A method for doing business using an audio content delivery system, method steps comprising:

providing an audio content delivery system according to claim 1;

and providing interactive advertisement to the at least one user of the access device.

12. The method of claim 11, further comprising the steps of:

creating an associated user profile for the at least one user based on user preferences;

creating associated ad profile for the at least one advertisement based upon advertiser-specified listener characteristics;

providing interactive advertisement to the at least one user base on the associated user profile using an expert content management service.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the interactivity of the ad allows for shorter ads that can be explored at the option of the user for the purpose of learning more information, or ignored.

14. The method of claim 12, further comprising the steps of:

providing acquisition transaction ability to the user

16. The method of claim 11, further comprising the steps of

providing a means for data collection of listener interactions;

enabling rapid market research based upon caller behavior in response to ads and content presented.

15. The method of 12, wherein the providing acquisition transaction ability step includes providing a telesales center.