System and method for delivering geographically-related media content
First Claim
1. A system for delivering media content comprising:
- (a) a producer producing content related to a specific type of geographic terrain; and
(b) a channel producer that receives the content, aggregates the content into a bundle of content, and transmits the bundle of content within and outside of the specific type of geographic terrain, the bundle of content having a full schedule of programming, the bundle of content having diverse subject matter with all the content related to the geographic terrain.
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Abstract
A system and method for delivering media content, including a plurality of local producers and a channel producer (such as a cable network). The plurality of local producers is located in a specific geographic terrain and produces content related to that terrain. The channel producer receives the content from the local producers, aggregates the content into a program line-up, and transmits the program line-up within and outside of the geographic terrain. The system and method can further include a media provider (such as a cable or satellite television operator, or a multiple system operator) to which the channel producer delivers the program line-up for transmission to areas within and outside of the specific geographic terrain. Examples of specific geographic terrain include coastal terrain, mountain terrain, and desert terrain. The present invention also includes methods for advertising and for generating revenue based on content related to a specific geographic terrain.
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48 Claims
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1. A system for delivering media content comprising:
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(a) a producer producing content related to a specific type of geographic terrain; and
(b) a channel producer that receives the content, aggregates the content into a bundle of content, and transmits the bundle of content within and outside of the specific type of geographic terrain, the bundle of content having a full schedule of programming, the bundle of content having diverse subject matter with all the content related to the geographic terrain. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for delivering media content comprising the steps of:
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receiving content related to a specific type of geographic terrain having a distinguishable physical feature;
aggregating the content into a bundle of content, the bundle of content having a full schedule of programming, the content having diverse subject matter with all the content related to the geographic terrain; and
transmitting the bundle of content to an audience within and outside of the specific type of geographic terrain. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for delivering media content comprising:
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(a) a channel producer receiving content related to a specific type of geographic terrain; and
(b) the channel producer aggregating the content into a bundle of content and transmitting the bundle of content within and outside of the specific type of geographic terrain, wherein the bundle of content presents a full schedule of programming having diverse subject matter, with all the content related to the geographic terrain. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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22. A system for delivering media content comprising:
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(a) a producer located in coastal terrain and creating content related to the coastal terrain;
(b) a channel producer in communication with the producer and receiving the content, the channel producer aggregating the content into a bundle of content having a full schedule of programming, the bundle of content having diverse subject matter, yet all the content related to the geographic terrain; and
(c) a media provider in communication with the channel producer and receiving the bundle of content, and the media provider transmitting the bundle of content within and outside of the coastal terrain. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A system for delivering media content over a global computer network comprising:
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(a) a computer network content provider receiving content related to a specific type of geographic terrain; and
(b) the computer network content provider aggregating the content into a bundle of content and transmitting bundle of content within and outside of the specific type of geographic terrain, the bundle of content having a fill schedule of programming with diverse subject matter, yet all the content related to the geographic terrain. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29)
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30. A method for advertising comprising the steps of:
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(a) producing programs relating to a specific type of geographic terrain;
(b) aggregating the programs into a program line-up;
(c) televising the program line-up as a channel; and
(d) advertising products and services related to the specific type of geographic terrain on the channel. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. A method for generating revenue for a channel producer and local media producers comprising the steps of:
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(a) creating programs, at the local media producers, that relate to a specific type of geographic terrain;
(b) producing a channel, at the channel producer, that televises the programs;
(c) providing the channel producer with the programs of the local media producers at no cost to the channel producer;
(d) providing the local media providers with portions of advertising time on the channel at no cost to the local media providers;
(e) selling, at the local media providers, the portions of advertising time; and
(f) selling, at the channel producer, other portions of advertising time on the channel to advertisers selling products related to the specific type of geographic terrain. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. A method for generating revenue for a channel producer and a local media producer comprising the steps of:
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(a) creating a block of programming, at a local media producer, that relates to a specific type of geographic terrain;
(b) producing a channel, at the channel producer, that televises only programs related to the specific type of geographic terrain;
(c) televising the block of programming on the channel;
(d) selling advertising that is televised with the block of programming;
(e) receiving revenue for the advertising; and
(f) sharing the revenue between the channel producer and the local media provider. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43)
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44. A method for delivering media content to viewers and for interacting with the viewers, wherein the method comprises the steps of:
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creating content related to a specific type of geographic terrain having a distinguishable physical feature;
aggregating the content into a bundle of content, the bundle of content having a full schedule of programming with diverse subject matter, yet all the content related to the geographic terrain;
transmitting the bundle of content to the viewers within and outside of the specific type of geographic terrain; and
receiving communications from the viewers that initiate activities related to the specific type of geographic terrain. - View Dependent Claims (45, 46, 47, 48)
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