Mobile audio program selection system using public switched telephone network
First Claim
1. An asymmetrical data signal delivery cellular system having mobile users, comprising:
- a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the cellular system;
information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers receiving signal inputs, and transmitting selected information to the mobile switching office responsive to the signal inputs; and
at least one mobile terminal, comprising;
a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, receiving the selected information from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobile switching office on a voice channel;
a channel processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal;
signal format mean for formatting the selected information for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted selected information; and
broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted selected information,wherein the selection information comprises an audio selection,wherein the at least one of the information service providers include;
programing servers storing programs;
speech recognition means for receiving the audio selection via said mobile switching office, and for generating data selection signals; and
a gateway for receiving the data selection signals from said speech recognition means, said gateway selecting at least one of the programs stored in at least one of the programming servers responsive to the data selection signals,wherein said at least one mobile terminal further comprises a memory operatively connected to said receiver, andwherein said receiver receives the at least one of the programs corresponding to the data selection signals and stores the at least one of the programs entirely in said memory before broadcasting to the mobile user, thereby minimizing connection between said at least one mobile terminal and said mobile switching office.
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Abstract
A mobile audio program selection system includes a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users. The distribution system includes a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system, and information service providers. At least one of the information service providers receives user selection signal inputs received by the mobile switching office, and transmits user selected information to the mobile switching office. In addition, the distribution system includes at least one mobile terminal. The mobile terminal includes a receiver receiving the user selected information from the at least one of the information service providers via the mobile switching office. The mobile terminal also includes a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal, and a transceiver for receiving a user selection from the mobile user, for generating user selection signal inputs responsive to the user selection, and for transmitting the user selection signal inputs to the mobile switching office.
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46 Claims
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1. An asymmetrical data signal delivery cellular system having mobile users, comprising:
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a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the cellular system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers receiving signal inputs, and transmitting selected information to the mobile switching office responsive to the signal inputs; and at least one mobile terminal, comprising; a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, receiving the selected information from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobile switching office on a voice channel; a channel processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; signal format mean for formatting the selected information for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted selected information; and broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted selected information, wherein the selection information comprises an audio selection, wherein the at least one of the information service providers include; programing servers storing programs; speech recognition means for receiving the audio selection via said mobile switching office, and for generating data selection signals; and a gateway for receiving the data selection signals from said speech recognition means, said gateway selecting at least one of the programs stored in at least one of the programming servers responsive to the data selection signals, wherein said at least one mobile terminal further comprises a memory operatively connected to said receiver, and wherein said receiver receives the at least one of the programs corresponding to the data selection signals and stores the at least one of the programs entirely in said memory before broadcasting to the mobile user, thereby minimizing connection between said at least one mobile terminal and said mobile switching office. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, a method of distributing information signals to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving information signals on a voice channel broadcast from at least one information service provider in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the information signals in its entirety in at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to a mobile user; (b) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (c) formatting the information signals for broadcasting after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal; (d) broadcasting the formatted information signals to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal; further comprising the step of presenting program selections audibly to the mobile user for selection. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, a method of distributing information signals to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving information signals on a voice channel broadcast from at least one information service provider in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the information signals in its entirety in at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to a mobile user; (b) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (c) formatting the information signals for broadcasting after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal; (d) broadcasting the formatted information signals to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal; further comprising the steps of receiving the selection information from the at least one of the information service providers via the mobile switching office using one of two communication channels, and receiving a voice telephone call for connection with the mobile user.
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14. In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, a method of distributing information signals to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving information signals on a voice channel broadcast from at least one information service provider in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the information signals in its entirety in at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to a mobile user; (b) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (c) formatting the information signals for broadcasting after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal; (d) broadcasting the formatted information signals to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal; further comprising the steps of transmitting signal inputs to the mobile switching office using a first communication channel which operates using a first communication speed, and receiving the information signals corresponding to the data selection signals and stored entirely in the memory using a second communication channel which operates using a second communication speed substantially greater than the first communication speed of the first communications channel.
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15. In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, a method of distributing information signals to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving information signals on a voice channel broadcast from at least one information service provider in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the information signals in its entirety in at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to a mobile user; (b) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (c) formatting the information signals for broadcasting after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal; (d) broadcasting the formatted information signals to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal; wherein the radio frequency based information distribution system further comprises; cellular equipment transmitting and receiving cellular calls for voice connection; and at least one switch selectively switching between the cellular equipment and the at least one mobile terminal; and wherein said method further comprises the steps of monitoring the activity of the cellular equipment and the at least one mobile terminal for selective transmission and reception between the mobile switching office and either the at least one mobile terminal or the cellular equipment. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, a method of distributing information signals to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving information signals on a voice channel broadcast from at least one information service provider in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the information signals in its entirety in at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to a mobile user; (b) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (c) formatting the information signals for broadcasting after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal; and (d) broadcasting the formatted information signals to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal; further comprising the step of the radio frequency based information distribution system performing; receiving auxiliary audio signals from an audio source; broadcasting at least one of the auxiliary audio signals and the user selected information; and selectively switching between the auxiliary audio signals and the information signals at least one mobile terminal.
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18. An asymmetrical data signal delivery cellular system having mobile users, comprising:
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at least one mobile terminal, comprising; a receiver receiving data signals for broadcasting to a mobile user; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; and transmit means for transmitting communications initiated by the mobile user; a first mobile switching office receiving the communications initiated by the mobile user using a voice communication channel which operates under a first communication speed; information service providers, operatively connected to said first mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting the data signals; and a second mobile switching office, operatively connected to said at least one of the information service providers, devoted to receiving the data signals transmitted by said at least one of the information service providers using a communication channel which operates under a second communication speed, and devoted to transmitting the data signals to said at least one mobile terminal, wherein the second communication speed of the communication channel of said second mobile switching office is substantially greater than the first communication speed of the first communications channel of said second mobile switching office. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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22. An asymmetrical audio program delivery cellular system having mobile users, comprising:
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at least one mobile terminal, comprising; a receiver receiving on a voice channel voice mail program data signals for broadcasting to a mobile user; a control process controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for generating user signals and for transmitting the user signals; signal format means for formatting the voice mail program data signals for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted information; and broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted information; a first mobile switching office receiving the user signals; information service providers, operatively connected to said first mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting at least one voice mail program; and a second mobile switching office, operatively connected to said at least one of the information service providers, devoted to receiving the at least one voice mail program transmitted by said at least one of the information service providers, and devoted to transmitting the at least one voice mail program to said at least one mobile terminal.
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23. A voice mail download distribution system having mobile users, comprising:
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a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the voice mail download system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting information to the mobile switching office; and at least one mobile terminal, operatively coupled to the mobile switching office, receiving the information from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobile switching office in a voice channel, formatting the information for broadcasting, and broadcasting the formatted information, said at least one mobile terminal including a memory, and wherein the information comprises a voice mail message, and wherein said receiver receives the information and stores the information entirely in said memory before broadcasting to the mobile user, thereby minimizing connection between said at least one mobile terminal and said mobile switching office.
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24. A radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, comprising:
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a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the information distribution system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers receiving signal inputs, and transmitting selected information to the mobile switching office responsive to the signal inputs; and at least one mobile terminal, comprising; a receiver, operatively coupling the at least one mobile terminal to the mobile switching office, receiving the selected information from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobile switching office on a voice channel; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; signal format means for formatting the selected information for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted selected information; and broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted selected information, wherein the selection information comprises an audio selection, wherein the at least one of the information service providers include; programming servers storing programs; speech recognition means for receiving the audio selection via said mobile switching office, and for generating data selection signals; and a gateway for receiving the data selection signals from said speech recognition means, said gateway selecting at least one of the programs stored in at least one of the programming servers responsive to the data selection signals, wherein said at least one mobile terminal further comprises a memory operatively connected to said receiver, and wherein said receiver receives the at least one of the programs corresponding to the data selection signals and stores the at least one of the programs entirely in said memory before broadcasting to the mobile user, thereby minimizing connection between said at least one mobile terminal and said mobile switching office. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, a method of distributing information signals to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving information signals in an off-load cellular system broadcast from at least one information service provider in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the information signals in its entirety in at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to a mobile user; (b) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (c) formatting the information signals for broadcasting after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal; and (d) broadcasting the formatted information signals to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal; further comprising the step of presenting program selections audibly to the mobile user for selection. - View Dependent Claims (35)
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36. In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, a method of distributing information signals to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving information signals in an off-load cellular system broadcast from at least one information service provider in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the information signals in its entirety in at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to a mobile user; (b) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (c) formatting the information signals for broadcasting after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal; and (d) broadcasting the formatted information signals to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal; further comprising the step of receiving the selected information from the at least one of the information service providers via the mobile switching office using one of two communication channels, and receiving a voice telephone call for connection with the mobile user.
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37. In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, a method of distributing information signals to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving information signals in an off-load cellular system broadcast from at least one information service provider in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the information signals in its entirety in at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to a mobile user; (b) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (c) formatting the information signals for broadcasting after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal; and (d) broadcasting the formatted information signals to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal; further comprising the step of transmitting signal inputs to the mobile switching office using a first communication channel which operates using a first communication speed, and receiving the information signals corresponding to the data selection signals and stored entirely in the memory using a second communication channel which operates using a second communication speed substantially greater than the first communication speed of the first communications channel.
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38. In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, a method of distributing information signals to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving information signals in an off-load cellular system broadcast from at least one information service provider in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the information signals in its entirety in at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to a mobile user; (b) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (c) formatting the information signals for broadcasting after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal; and (d) broadcasting the formatted information signals to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal; wherein the radio frequency based information distribution system further comprises; cellular equipment transmitting and receiving cellular calls for voice connection; and at least one switch selectively switching between the cellular equipment and the at least one mobile terminal; and wherein said method further comprises the steps of monitoring the activity of the cellular equipment and the at least one mobile terminal for selective transmission and reception between the mobile switching office and either the at least one mobile terminal or the cellular equipment. - View Dependent Claims (39)
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40. In a radio frequency based information distribution system having mobile users, a method of distributing information signals to mobile users, said method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving information signals in an off-load cellular system broadcast from at least one information service provider in the receiver of the at least one mobile terminal, and storing the information signals in its entirety in at least one mobile terminal prior to broadcasting same to a mobile user; (b) controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; (c) formatting the information signals for broadcasting after being stored in the at least one mobile terminal; and (d) broadcasting the formatted information signals to the mobile user of the at least one mobile terminal; further comprising the step of the radio frequency based information distribution system performing; receiving auxiliary audio signals from an audio source; broadcasting at least one of the auxiliary audio signals and the user selected information; and selectively switching between the auxiliary audio signals and the information signals at least one mobile terminal.
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41. An asymmetrical audio program delivery cellular system having mobile users, comprising:
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at least one mobile terminal, comprising; a receiver receiving data signals for broadcasting to a mobile user; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; and transmit means for transmitting communications initiated by the mobile user; a first mobile switching office receiving the communications initiated by the mobile user using a voice communication channel which operates under a first communication speed; information service providers, operatively connected to said first mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting to data signals; and a second mobile switching office, operatively connected to said at least one of the information service providers, devoted to receiving the data signals transmitted by said at least one of the information service providers using a communication channel which operates under a second communication speed, and devoted to transmitting the data signals to said at least one mobile terminal in an off-load cellular system, wherein the second communication speed of the communication channel of said second mobile switching office is substantially greater than the first communication speed of the first communications channel of said second mobile switching office. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44)
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45. An asymmetrical audio program delivery cellular system having mobile users, comprising:
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at least one mobile terminal, comprising; a receiver receiving voice mail program data signals for broadcasting to a mobile user in an off-load cellular system; a control processor controlling operations of the at least one mobile terminal; means for generating user signals and for transmitting the user signals; signal format means for formatting the voice mail program data signals for broadcasting, and for outputting formatted information; and broadcast means for broadcasting the formatted information; a first mobile switching office receiving the user signals; information service providers, operatively connected to said first mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting at least one voice mail program; and a second mobile switching office, operatively connected to said at least one of the information service providers, devoted to receiving the at least one voice mail program transmitted by said at least one of the information service providers, and devoted to transmitting the at least one voice mail program to said at least one mobile terminal.
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46. A voice mail download distribution system having mobile users, comprising:
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a mobile switching office selectively connecting the mobile users of the voice mail download system; information service providers, operatively connected to said mobile switching office, at least one of the information service providers transmitting information to the mobile switching office; and at least one mobile terminal, operatively coupled to the mobile switching office, receiving the information from the at least one of the information service providers via said mobile switching office in an off-load cellular system, formatting the information for broadcasting, and broadcasting the formatted information, said at least one mobile terminal including a memory, and wherein the information comprises a voice mail message, and wherein said receiver receives the information and stores the information entirely in said memory before broadcasting to the mobile user, thereby minimizing connection between said at least one mobile terminal and said mobile switching office.
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