Transmission of multimedia streams to mobile devices with variable training information
First Claim
1. A method for broadcasting audiovisual information to mobile devices in a wireless manner, wherein the mobile devices comprise receivers, the method comprising:
- storing training information in a memory;
generating a plurality of packets, wherein a first portion of the plurality of packets comprises the training information, wherein an amount of the training information depends on a time of day, wherein the amount is greater at times when more receivers are likely to be moving;
wherein at least one of the plurality of packets comprises first information which identifies a first training pattern of a plurality of possible training patterns, wherein the first training pattern specifies one or more locations of the training information in the plurality of packets;
wherein the plurality of packets further comprise audiovisual information;
wherein the first information is useable by the receiver to determine the first training pattern of the plurality of possible training patterns;
transmitting the plurality of packets in a wireless manner.
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Abstract
A system and method for wirelessly transmitting audiovisual information. Training information may be stored in a memory. A plurality of packets may be generated, including the training information. The plurality of packets may also include audiovisual information. The plurality of packets may include first information identifying a first training pattern of a plurality of possible training patterns. The first training pattern may specify one or more locations of the training information in the plurality of packets. The first information may be usable by a receiver to determine the first training pattern of the plurality of possible training patterns. The plurality of packets may be transmitted in a wireless manner.
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36 Claims
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1. A method for broadcasting audiovisual information to mobile devices in a wireless manner, wherein the mobile devices comprise receivers, the method comprising:
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storing training information in a memory; generating a plurality of packets, wherein a first portion of the plurality of packets comprises the training information, wherein an amount of the training information depends on a time of day, wherein the amount is greater at times when more receivers are likely to be moving; wherein at least one of the plurality of packets comprises first information which identifies a first training pattern of a plurality of possible training patterns, wherein the first training pattern specifies one or more locations of the training information in the plurality of packets; wherein the plurality of packets further comprise audiovisual information; wherein the first information is useable by the receiver to determine the first training pattern of the plurality of possible training patterns; transmitting the plurality of packets in a wireless manner. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for broadcasting audiovisual information mobile devices in a wireless manner, wherein the mobile devices comprise receivers, the system comprising:
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memory for storing training information; transmit logic coupled to the memory and configured to; generate a plurality of packets, wherein a first portion of the plurality of packets comprises the training information, wherein an amount of the training information depends on a time of day, wherein the amount is greater at times when more receivers are likely to be moving; wherein at least one of the plurality of packets comprises first information which identifies a first training pattern of a plurality of possible training patterns, wherein the first training pattern specifies one or more locations of the training information in the plurality of packets; wherein the plurality of packets further comprise audiovisual information; wherein the first information is useable by the receiver to determine the first training pattern of the plurality of possible training patterns; a transmitter coupled to the transmit logic for transmitting the plurality of packets to the mobile device in a wireless manner.
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10. A system for generating packetized audiovisual information for broadcast to mobile devices in a wireless manner, wherein the mobile devices comprise receivers, the system comprising:
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transmit logic configured to; generate a plurality of packets, wherein a first portion of the plurality of packets comprises training information, wherein an amount of the training information depends on a time of day, wherein the amount is greater at times when more receivers are likely to be moving; wherein at least one of the plurality of packets comprises first information which identifies a first training pattern of a plurality of possible training patterns, wherein the first training pattern specifies one or more locations of the training information in the plurality of packets; wherein the plurality of packets further comprise audiovisual information; wherein the first information is useable by the receiver to determine the first training pattern of the plurality of possible training patterns; wherein the plurality of packets are configured to be transmitted to the mobile device in a wireless manner. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A non-transitory computer readable memory medium storing program instructions for generating packets for broadcast of audiovisual information to mobile devices in a wireless manner, wherein the mobile devices comprise receivers, wherein the program instructions are executable to:
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generate a plurality of packets, wherein a first portion of the plurality of packets comprises training information, wherein an amount of the training information depends on a time of day, wherein the amount is greater at times when more receivers are likely to be moving; wherein at least one of the plurality of packets comprises first information which identifies a first training pattern of a plurality of possible training patterns, wherein the first training pattern specifies one or more locations of the training information in the plurality of packets; wherein the plurality of packets further comprise audiovisual information; wherein the first information is useable by the receiver to determine the first training pattern of the plurality of possible training patterns; wherein the plurality of packets are configured to be transmitted to the mobile device in a wireless manner.
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19. A method for receiving and presenting audiovisual information at a mobile device, wherein the mobile device comprises a receiver, the method comprising:
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storing training information in a memory; receiving a plurality of packets in a wireless manner, wherein the plurality of packets comprise audiovisual information, wherein a first portion of the plurality of packets comprises a transmitted version of the training information, wherein an amount of the training information depends on a time of day, wherein the amount is greater at times when more receivers are likely to be moving; determining first information from at least one of the plurality of packets, wherein the first information identifies a first training pattern of a plurality of possible training patterns, wherein the first training pattern specifies one or more locations of the transmitted version of the training information in the plurality of packets; determining the first training pattern of the plurality of possible training patterns based on the first information, thereby determining the one or more locations of the transmitted version of the training information in the plurality of packets; training the receiver, wherein said training comprises comparing the transmitted version of the training information with the stored training information, thereby improving the ability of the receiver to process and present the audiovisual information on the mobile device; presenting at least a portion of the audiovisual information on the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A mobile device for receiving and presenting audiovisual information, the mobile device comprising:
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a memory for storing training information; an antenna for receiving a plurality of packets at the mobile device in a wireless manner, wherein the plurality of packets comprise audiovisual information, wherein a first portion of the plurality of packets comprises a transmitted version of the training information, wherein an amount of the training information depends on a time of day, wherein the amount is greater at times when more receivers are likely to be moving; a display and one or more speakers; and receiver logic coupled to the memory, the antenna, the display, and the one or more speakers, wherein the receiver logic is configured to; determine first information from at least one of the plurality of packets, wherein the first information identifies a first training pattern of a plurality of possible training patterns, wherein the first training pattern specifies one or more locations of the transmitted version of the training information in the plurality of packets; determine the first training pattern of the plurality of possible training patterns based on the first information, thereby determining the one or more locations of the transmitted version of the training information in the plurality of packets; train, comprising comparing the transmitted version of the training information with the stored training information, thereby improving the ability of the receiver logic to process and present the audiovisual information; present at least a portion of the audiovisual information on one or more of the display or the one or more speakers.
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28. A system for receiving and processing audiovisual information, the system comprising:
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a memory for storing training information; an input for receiving a plurality of packets, wherein the plurality of packets were transmitted in a wireless manner, wherein the plurality of packets comprise audiovisual information, wherein a first portion of the plurality of packets comprises a transmitted version of the training information, wherein an amount of the training information depends on a time of day, wherein the amount is greater at times when more receivers are likely to be moving; receiver logic coupled to the memory and the input, wherein the receiver logic is configured to; determine first information from at least one of the plurality of packets, wherein the first information identifies a first training pattern of a plurality of possible training patterns, wherein the first training pattern specifies one or more locations of the transmitted version of the training information in the plurality of packets; determine the first training pattern of the plurality of possible training patterns based on the first information, thereby determining the one or more locations of the transmitted version of the training information in the plurality of packets; train, comprising comparing the transmitted version of the training information with the stored training information, thereby improving the ability of the receiver logic to process and present the audiovisual information; wherein the audiovisual information is configured to be presented on a display and one or more speakers. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. A non-transitory computer accessible memory medium storing program instructions for receiving and presenting audiovisual information at a mobile device, wherein the memory medium stores training information, wherein the program instructions are executable to:
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receive a plurality of packets in a wireless manner, wherein the plurality of packets comprise audiovisual information, wherein a first portion of the plurality of packets comprises a transmitted version of the training information, wherein an amount of the training information depends on a time of day, wherein the amount is greater at times when more receivers are likely to be moving; determine first information from at least one of the plurality of packets, wherein the first information identifies a first training pattern of a plurality of possible training patterns, wherein the first training pattern specifies one or more locations of the transmitted version of the training information in the plurality of packets; determining the first training pattern of the plurality of possible training patterns based on the first information, thereby determining the one or more locations of the transmitted version of the training information in the plurality of packets; train, comprising comparing the transmitted version of the training information with the stored training information, thereby improving reception and presentation of the audiovisual information on the mobile device; present at least a portion of the audiovisual information on one or more of a display or one or more speakers.
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