Method and apparatus for searching, saving, and storing radio programs and broadcast frequencies and for the payments of music downloaded from a digital radio receiver
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1. A radio, said radio defined to include any device capable of receiving analog AM/FM, digital, and/or satellite broadcasts, and further comprising:
- A radio receiver;
Means to receive broadcasted recording identification codes for music, talk shows and advertisements;
Means to capture and store identification codes for music and talk show radio programs;
Means to capture and store music identification codes and the associated radio broadcast frequencies;
Means to capture and store talk show program identification codes and the associated radio broadcast frequencies.
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Abstract
A novel method and apparatus for searching, saving and storing broadcast identification codes and broadcast frequencies for the improved delivery of radio content to listeners, and an automatic payment system that allows a digital radio receiver interface to utilize prepaid memory storage devices to provide payment for downloading music directly from the radio receiver.
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1. A radio, said radio defined to include any device capable of receiving analog AM/FM, digital, and/or satellite broadcasts, and further comprising:
A radio receiver;
Means to receive broadcasted recording identification codes for music, talk shows and advertisements;
Means to capture and store identification codes for music and talk show radio programs;
Means to capture and store music identification codes and the associated radio broadcast frequencies;
Means to capture and store talk show program identification codes and the associated radio broadcast frequencies. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An internet media player, capable of receiving, digital, and satellite broadcasts, and further comprising;
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Means to receive transmission of identification codes for music and talk show programs;
Means to capture and store music identification codes and the associated webcast; and
Means to capture and store talk show program identification codes and the associated webcast. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A radio, said radio defined to include any device capable of receiving analog AM/FM, digital, and/or satellite broadcasts, and further comprising:
A radio receiver, Means to record music directly from digital and satellite radio receivers;
At least one means to accept a removable storage device, Means to record music directly from the radio receiver to the memory device A pre-paid memory storage device, said device including means to process and track purchase credits. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of processing and tracking purchase credits for payment of music downloaded directly from digital radio receivers wherein said method comprises the following steps:
Using a removable memory device containing means of storing purchase credits and using software to track downloads and debiting purchase credits. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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