SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTING WITH AUTOMOBILE RACE AND ADVERTISING CONTENT
First Claim
1. A remote control device for receiving data related to an automobile race, comprising:
- a receiver for receiving data related to the automobile race from a server computer;
an interactive keypad for receiving input from a viewer operating the remote control device;
a transmitter for transmitting the input from the viewer to the server computer; and
a processor in informational communication with the receiver, the interactive keypad, and the transmitter;
wherein the remote control device has a form factor of a standard remote control and wherein the form factor permits one-handed operation of the remote control device by the viewer.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for interacting with automobile race and advertising content include providing race viewers with data related to races occurring in real-time. The data provided can include audio communications between drivers and their teams, statistics related to the race, and historical data related to drivers participating in the race. Race viewers can use a remote control with the form factor and functionality of a standard remote control to receive such data and otherwise interact with the automobile race and advertising content. Race viewers also can utilize the remote control to interact with automobile race content and advertising content broadcast during the race by answering questions related to the content. Race viewers can earn rewards by paying close attention to the broadcasts and advertisements and answering questions correctly. Thus, both the viewing experience of automobile race viewers and the value of advertising shown during such broadcasts can be enhanced.
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19 Claims
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1. A remote control device for receiving data related to an automobile race, comprising:
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a receiver for receiving data related to the automobile race from a server computer;
an interactive keypad for receiving input from a viewer operating the remote control device;
a transmitter for transmitting the input from the viewer to the server computer; and
a processor in informational communication with the receiver, the interactive keypad, and the transmitter;
wherein the remote control device has a form factor of a standard remote control and wherein the form factor permits one-handed operation of the remote control device by the viewer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for interacting with a viewer of an automobile race, comprising the steps of:
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transmitting data related to an automobile race to a remote control device;
receiving the data with the remote control device; and
presenting the data to the viewer;
wherein the remote control device has a form factor of a standard remote control and wherein the form factor permits one-handed operation of the remote control device by the viewer. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for presenting audio communications of automobile race drivers to a viewer of the automobile race, comprising the steps of:
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transmitting data comprising the audio communications of at least two automobile race drivers to a device;
receiving the data with the device;
presenting the data to the viewer at a given time; and
indicating to the viewer identities of the automobile race drivers whose audio communications are being presented to the viewer at the given time. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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