Interactive system for conducting contest
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1. An interactive personal service provider for video communication having a studio comprising:
- an audio and video recorder to record at least one performance thereby making a recorded performance;
at least one computer server for storing said recorded performance further comprising;
an audio and video player to preview the recorded performance; and
a database to receiver input information from a studio user that relates to the recorded performance; and
a communication connection to transmit the recorded performance to a studio site maintained by a studio operator wherein said recorded performance is categorized and wherein said site enables a plurality of viewers to view said recorded performance.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method to enable video communication through a studio that is placed in a public location whereby a studio user records a performance, presentation, or an interview. In one embodiment, information seekers with special interest may view interviews or presentations recorded by studio users pertaining to subject matter relevant to that special interest. In another embodiment, a performance is recorded and uploaded to the Internet where the general public locates and views the performance. In an alternate embodiment, the performance is rated.
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1. An interactive personal service provider for video communication having a studio comprising:
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an audio and video recorder to record at least one performance thereby making a recorded performance; at least one computer server for storing said recorded performance further comprising; an audio and video player to preview the recorded performance; and a database to receiver input information from a studio user that relates to the recorded performance; and a communication connection to transmit the recorded performance to a studio site maintained by a studio operator wherein said recorded performance is categorized and wherein said site enables a plurality of viewers to view said recorded performance. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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2. A method for placing a performance of a studio user on a studio site, said method comprising the steps of
a. providing a studio in a public location wherein said studio comprises an audio and video recording capability; -
b. recording a performance of a studio user in said studio onto a studio server thereby creating a recorded performance; c. categorizing said recorded performance by subject matter in a database; and
,d. making said recorded performance accessible from a studio site maintained by a studio operator. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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3. A method of recruiting talent comprising:
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a. providing a studio in a public place for at least one studio user to record a performance; b. recording said performance in said studio on a studio server thereby making a recorded performance; c. transmitting said recorded performance to an information seeker. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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4. An apparatus for distributing information to at least one information seeker said apparatus comprising:
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at least two studio booths wherein each studio booth is equipped with an audio and video recording device and is located in a publicly accessible location; and a studio site connected to each said studio booth wherein a plurality of studio users can access one of the plurality of said studio booths to upload a performance. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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