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System and method for generating multimedia accompaniments to broadcast data

  • US 8,255,277 B1
  • Filed: 03/15/2011
  • Issued: 08/28/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/09/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for entering into a commercial transaction using a digital data receiver presenting supplemental data, the method comprising:

  • receiving broadcast data including a song over a radio frequency on a digital data receiver;

    outputting the song through a speaker associated with the digital data receiver;

    receiving, with the broadcast data, supplemental digital data including a song title, artist information, and action code and wherein the supplemental digital data is synchronized with the broadcast data, wherein the supplemental digital data is received using an in-band, on-channel technique;

    displaying at least one of the song title and artist information on the digital data receiver while outputting the song;

    receiving an indication that a user desires to purchase the song wherein the indication comprises a verbal command or activation of at least a button;

    connecting the digital data receiver to a network; and

    transmitting a request to purchase the song accompanied by the action code.

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