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Automated selection of audio broadcast signal source based on user preference criterion

  • US 6,748,237 B1
  • Filed: 06/05/2000
  • Issued: 06/08/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/05/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of receiving audio broadcasts, the method comprising:

  • (a) receiving a first audio broadcast signal from a first source;

    (b) monitoring a second source concurrently with receiving the audio broadcast signal from the first source to locate a second audio broadcast signal matching a user preference criterion, wherein monitoring the second source includes receiving program information in the second audio broadcast signal; and

    (c) comparing the program information with the user preference criterion, wherein the program identification identifies a program title, and wherein the user preference criterion identifies at least one favorite program, wherein comparing the program information with the user preference criterion includes comparing the program title from the second audio broadcast signal with the favorite program identified by the user preference criterion.

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