METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSMITTING SYNCHRONIZED VISUAL AND AUDIO MEDIA
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1. A method for broadcasting synchronized photographs and music to a plurality of devices comprising:
- generating program contents, wherein said program contents include information associated with said synchronized photographs and music which are related to a specific topic;
transmitting a first control signal toward a photo server;
transmitting a second control signal toward an audio server;
transmitting a playlist toward said plurality of devices;
transmitting a first multicast broadcast from said photo server in response to said first control signal;
transmitting a second multicast broadcast from said audio server in response to said second control signal;
providing interactive content in said first multicast;
receiving uploaded photographs at said photo server for use in generating said program contents; and
synchronizing said first and second multicast broadcasts.
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Abstract
Systems and methods according to the present invention provide methods, devices and systems for delivering media content to users. Broadcast audio and video streams can be synchronized for substantially simultaneous output by users. User feedback can be used to compose playlists of synchronized media.
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1. A method for broadcasting synchronized photographs and music to a plurality of devices comprising:
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generating program contents, wherein said program contents include information associated with said synchronized photographs and music which are related to a specific topic; transmitting a first control signal toward a photo server; transmitting a second control signal toward an audio server; transmitting a playlist toward said plurality of devices; transmitting a first multicast broadcast from said photo server in response to said first control signal; transmitting a second multicast broadcast from said audio server in response to said second control signal; providing interactive content in said first multicast; receiving uploaded photographs at said photo server for use in generating said program contents; and synchronizing said first and second multicast broadcasts. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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2. A method for delivering visual and audio media content comprising:
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generating program contents, wherein said program contents include information associated with said visual and audio media; transmitting a plurality of control signals; delivering said visual and audio media via multicast signaling; providing interactive content; and synchronizing said visual and audio media. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6)
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9. A device for controlling media content delivery comprising:
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a processor configured to read master program lists and, based upon said master program lists, further configured to generate instructions for delivering synchronized photographs and music via multicast signaling; an interface configured to transmit said instructions and receiving information; and a memory configured to store information associated with said master program lists. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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