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Method and apparatus for communicating different types of data in a data stream

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  • US 6,055,244 A
  • Filed: 05/24/1995
  • Issued: 04/25/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/27/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for transmitting different types of data in a single data stream comprising the steps of:

  • generating program data for insertion into said data stream;

    generating program selection data which describes the attributes of said program data for insertion into said data stream, wherein said program selection data includes at least one of a title, a track number, an artist, a publisher, a composer, a song identification, and a play time information block;

    generating another type of data for insertion into said data stream;

    combining said program data with said program selection data to form data groups;

    generating a header containing data from said another type of data;

    combining said header with said data groups to form a unit; and

    constructing said data stream by joining a plurality of successive units for transmission.

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