Providing network-based in-store media broadcasting
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Abstract
The present invention features a network-based in-store media broadcasting system comprising one or more, and preferably, a plurality of client player devices placed at a plurality of business locations, each of the client player devices being independently supported and in communication with the internal audio/visual system installed in the business location; a customizable broadcast supported on each of the client player devices and comprising informational content thereon (music, advertisements, etc.) that is specific to the particular business location; a central server system comprising one or more central servers in communication with each of the independent client player devices; and a network configuration connecting the client player devices to the central server network to provide an exchange of information between the two. The in-store media broadcasting system also comprises several proprietary software application modules functioning to allow the in-store media broadcasting system to operate. The present invention also features a unique method of doing business to provide in-store media broadcasting to one or more business locations. Not only is the business model capable of providing in-store media broadcasting, but a national radio-advertising platform or network focusing on major retailers and service providers throughout the country is also contemplated. The present invention system and service gives retailers and service providers the ability to broadcast customized music and messaging to their customers. In addition, the radio-advertising network provides a targeted advertising venue for consumer marketing companies and, unlike any other media, allows them to advertise products to select and targeted customers at the point of sale.
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78 Claims
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51. A method of doing business to provide customized network-based in-store media broadcasting services to one or more business locations, said method comprising the steps of:
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establishing an independent broadcasting infrastructure comprising the steps of;
forming strategic alliances with technology, computer, installation, maintenance, service, and music provider companies to provide the necessary services and components needed to provide said network-based media broadcasting services;
setting up and configuring a physical network-based in-store media broadcasting system comprising;
a plurality of client player devices placed at a plurality of business locations, each of said client player devices being independently supported, said client player devices in communication with an internal audio/visual system installed in said business location;
a central server system comprising one or more central servers in communication with said client player devices;
a broadcast supported on said client player device and comprising informational content to be broadcast, said informational content customized and specific to each respective said business location, said broadcast allowing member participants and advertisers to deliver customized music and messaging, as well as targeted and directed point of sale advertising to consumers;
a network configuration connecting said client player devices to said central server network to provide an exchange of information between the two;
one or more software application modules stored on said client player devices and said central server that controls and operates said client player device and said central servers, respectively;
procuring and enrolling member participants under a membership based arrangement to receive said in-store broadcast at their respective business locations;
procuring and fulfilling advertising contracts comprising advertisements and instructions on broadcasting said advertisements in said broadcast to one or more said business locations, said advertisements comprising targeted advertisements capable of being broadcast to one or several business locations on any date, at any time, and for any number of times, these being designated by said advertising contract;
implementing an advertisement revenue sharing plan to said member participants in which said member participants are given a percentage of the advertisement revenue generated from said advertising contracts;
providing, independently, a customizable in-store media broadcasting service to said business locations on a business location-by-business location level. - View Dependent Claims (52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75)
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76. A method of doing business to provide customized network-based in-store media broadcasting services to one or more business locations, said method comprising:
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establishing an independent broadcasting infrastructure;
procuring and enrolling member participants under a membership based arrangement to receive said in-store broadcast at their respective business locations;
procuring and fulfilling advertising contracts comprising advertisements and instructions on broadcasting said advertisements in said broadcast to one or more said business locations, said advertisements comprising targeted advertisements capable of being broadcast to one or several business locations on any date, at any time, and for any number of times, these being designated by said advertising contract;
implementing an advertisement revenue sharing plan to said member participants in which said member participants are given a percentage of the advertisement revenue generated from said advertising contracts;
providing, independently, a customizable in-store media broadcasting service to said business locations on a business location-by-business location level. - View Dependent Claims (77, 78)
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