×

System and method for synchronized media distribution

  • US 8,280,949 B2
  • Filed: 11/20/2009
  • Issued: 10/02/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A method for synchronizing distribution of media with at least one scheduled media event, the method comprising:

  • transferring selected content from a producer to a server at a time during the scheduled media event, wherein the selected content is transferred separately from a transfer of content corresponding to the scheduled media event;

    storing at the server the selected content transferred from the producer;

    providing the selected content from the server to at least one consumer via a network for presentation thereof at the at least one consumer substantially in synchronization with the scheduled media event;

    providing, from the server, each of the at least one consumer a web session that includes a plurality of target portions, each of the target portions presenting corresponding selected content substantially in synchronization with the scheduled media event, wherein a given one of the plurality of target portions operates independently of the other plurality of target portions; and

    providing a link history user interface that provides a log of information describing the selected content presented at a consumer during the web session, the link history user interface being actuatable to provide access to the selected content in response to a user input subsequent to the scheduled media event.

View all claims
  • 7 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×