Apparatus, systems and methods for compensating broadcast sources
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1. A method of compensating a broadcast source, the method comprising:
- delivering a plurality of content elements originating from a broadcast source to a receiver;
generating a playout list of the plurality of content elements;
identifying the broadcast source;
identifying one content element of the plurality of content elements; and
compensating the broadcast source if the receiver purchases an item associated with the one content element.
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Abstract
In one aspect, the invention relates to a method of compensating a broadcast source. The method includes the steps of delivering a plurality of content elements originating from a broadcast source to a receiver; generating a playout list of the plurality of content elements, identifying the broadcast source, identifying one content element of the plurality of content elements; and compensating the broadcast source if the user of the receiver purchases an item associated with the one content element.
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23 Claims
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1. A method of compensating a broadcast source, the method comprising:
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delivering a plurality of content elements originating from a broadcast source to a receiver;
generating a playout list of the plurality of content elements;
identifying the broadcast source;
identifying one content element of the plurality of content elements; and
compensating the broadcast source if the receiver purchases an item associated with the one content element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for exchanging data between a user and a content source, the system comprising:
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a transmission device adapted to update and transmit a playout list, the playout list comprising a chronological arrangement of content broadcast by the content source; and
a server adapted to interface with the transmission device and a user'"'"'s communication device such that the user is directed to the server using a unique content source identifier adapted for use with the communication device and wherein the playout list is accessed to identify content selected by the user. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method adapted for use on a mobile device, which identifies specific content and a broadcast source, the method comprising the steps of:
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executing a program using the mobile device in response to at least one keystroke;
communicating with a database adapted for identifying the specific content using a playout list provided by the broadcast source;
communicating with a server adapted for hosting individual user account details;
receiving information about a purchasable item associated with the specific content from the server; and
remitting compensation to the broadcast source in response to purchase of the item. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of targeted advertising, the method comprising steps of:
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broadcasting a chronologically arranged sequence of content to a potential consumer, the sequence broadcast from a unique content source;
selecting an element from the sequence by the consumer using a communication device;
identifying the selected element using chronologically arranged data corresponding to the chronological arranged sequence of content provided by the unique content source;
providing to the consumer a plurality of purchasing options relating to the selected element; and
compensating the unique content source if the consumer purchases an item in response to the purchasing options provided - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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