System and method for providing multiple broadcasts of audio information to spectators
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1. A system for providing individual spectators at a local event with multiple broadcasts of audio information, said system comprising:
- receiving means for receiving multiple broadcasts of audio information;
transmission and antenna means for simultaneously transmitting said multiple broadcasts on audio frequency signals within a predetermined frequency range which occupies a bandwidth of approximately 3 to 6 megahertz to a limited area surrounding a local event; and
radio means provided to spectators at said local event for providing said spectators with access to a selected one of said multiple broadcasts, said radio means including a narrow-band receiving means for receiving signals within said predetermined frequency range, tuning means for selecting one of said multiple broadcasts, and speaker means for providing said selected one of said multiple broadcasts as sound to said spectator.
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Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for providing multiple broadcasts of audio information to spectators attending a sporting event. The system comprises radio receivers for picking up broadcasts of local and non-local events, a transmitter and antenna for transmitting the broadcasts within a predetermined frequency range to a limited area surrounding the local event. Radios provided to spectators attending the event are a FM narrow-band receiver for accessing the multiple broadcasts transmitted within the predetermined frequency range.
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1. A system for providing individual spectators at a local event with multiple broadcasts of audio information, said system comprising:
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receiving means for receiving multiple broadcasts of audio information; transmission and antenna means for simultaneously transmitting said multiple broadcasts on audio frequency signals within a predetermined frequency range which occupies a bandwidth of approximately 3 to 6 megahertz to a limited area surrounding a local event; and radio means provided to spectators at said local event for providing said spectators with access to a selected one of said multiple broadcasts, said radio means including a narrow-band receiving means for receiving signals within said predetermined frequency range, tuning means for selecting one of said multiple broadcasts, and speaker means for providing said selected one of said multiple broadcasts as sound to said spectator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of providing multiple broadcasts of audio information to spectators at a local event, said method comprising the steps of:
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obtaining audio frequency signals which carry multiple broadcasts of audio information; simultaneously transmitting said multiple broadcasts on audio frequency signals within a predetermined frequency range which occupies a band-width of approximately 3 to 6 megahertz to a limited area surrounding a local event; and providing radio means to spectators at said local event for providing said spectators with access to a selected one of said multiple broadcasts, each said radio means including a narrow-band receiving means for receiving signals within said predetermined frequency range, tuning means for selecting one of said broadcasts, and speaker means for providing said broadcasts as sound to the spectator. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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