Connected audio content
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- capturing ambient audio data via a recording device;
using a programmed electronic processor, analyzing the captured ambient audio data to extract identifying information therefrom;
communicating the identifying information to a remotely located database; and
in response to communicating the identifying information, receiving music information associated with the identifying information, wherein the music information includes licensing options for a general type of music associated with the captured ambient audio data.
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Abstract
The presently claimed invention relates to connecting audio signals to associated information. One claim recites a method comprising: using a microphone, capturing data representing ambient audio; using a programmed electronic processor, analyzing captured data to extract identifying information therefrom; communicating the identifying information to a remotely located database; in response to said communicating, receiving music information associated with the identifying information, said music information including licensing options for a general type of music associated with the captured data. A related claim recites that the music information also includes purchase options for a specific song title for the capture data. Of course, other combinations and claims are provided as well.
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10 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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capturing ambient audio data via a recording device; using a programmed electronic processor, analyzing the captured ambient audio data to extract identifying information therefrom; communicating the identifying information to a remotely located database; and in response to communicating the identifying information, receiving music information associated with the identifying information, wherein the music information includes licensing options for a general type of music associated with the captured ambient audio data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An apparatus comprising:
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a microphone configured to capture data representing ambient audio; electronic memory configured to buffer data captured by the microphone; and an electronic processor programmed for; analyzing captured data to extract identifying information therefrom; controlling communication of the identifying information to a remotely located database; and controlling handling of receipt of music information associated with the identifying information, wherein the music information includes licensing options for a general type of music associated with the captured data. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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