System and method for interactive monitoring of satellite radio use
First Claim
1. A method of monitoring the use of a radio receiver, comprising the steps of:
- recording a radio-use parameter;
accessing a central server using said receiver; and
transferring said radio-use parameter from said receiver to said central server.
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Abstract
A system and method of monitoring Satellite Digital Audio Radio (SDAR) use in which a receiver records and stores radio-use parameters, such as a channel or song being listened to, a time a receiver is active and a signal quality and type in a flash memory. The memory can also be used to store and playback audio files. The user may be incentivised to connect to a central server to download audio material for free or at a discount, so that the stored radio use parameters can be uploaded and analyzed. The user may also be alerted when a preferred or pre-selected song or artist is available on another channel. The network connection may be via wireless access points, or suitable docking units. The receiver may also obtain and record geographical position information from a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) system, so as monitor reception type and quality by location.
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24 Claims
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1. A method of monitoring the use of a radio receiver, comprising the steps of:
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recording a radio-use parameter;
accessing a central server using said receiver; and
transferring said radio-use parameter from said receiver to said central server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 20, 21, 22)
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14. An apparatus for monitoring the use of a radio receiver, comprising:
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a memory capable of recording a radio-use parameter;
a data uplink, capable of linking said memory to a central server via a network; and
a data file up-loader, capable of uploading said radio-use parameter from said memory to said central server. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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23. A method for monitoring usage parameters of a mobile electronic device, said method comprising the steps of:
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a) storing in a memory within said mobile electronic device at least one usage parameter of said mobile electronic device;
b) offering an incentive to a user of said mobile electronic device to permit said downloading step to occur; and
downloading said usage parameter from said memory to a device external to said mobile electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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