Method and device for an internet radio capable of obtaining playlist content from a content server
DCFirst Claim
1. An electronic device comprising:
- a) a wireless transceiver capable of receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals enabling the electronic device to receive an Internet radio stream;
b) a system enabling playback of an audio content stream of a playlist assigned to the electronic device; and
c) a control system associated with the wireless transceiver and the system enabling playback of the audio content stream indicated by the playlist, and adapted to;
i) enable change of mode of operation between an Internet radio mode of operation and a playlist mode of operation;
ii) receive and play the Internet radio stream when the mode of operation is the Internet radio mode of operation; and
iii) when the mode of operation is the playlist mode of operation;
receive the playlist identifying a plurality of audio content assigned to the electronic device, wherein the playlist includes information enabling the electronic device to obtain ones of the plurality of audio content from at least one remote source;
obtain the ones of the plurality of audio content from the at least one remote source; and
play the plurality of audio content indicated by the playlist.
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Abstract
A network-enabled audio device that provides a display device that allows the user to select playlists of music much like a jukebox is disclosed. The user can compose playlists from disk files, CD'"'"'s, Internet streaming audio broadcasts, online music sites, and other audio sources. The user can also select a desired Web broadcast from a list of available Web broadcasts. In addition, the user can play standard audio CD'"'"'s and MP3 encoded CD'"'"'s and have access to local AM/FM stations. Further, the software, the user controls, and the display in the network-enabled audio device are operably configured and connected such that the user can listen to playlists that include CD'"'"'s and other audio sources just as the user would choose a playlist in a jukebox.
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109 Claims
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1. An electronic device comprising:
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a) a wireless transceiver capable of receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals enabling the electronic device to receive an Internet radio stream; b) a system enabling playback of an audio content stream of a playlist assigned to the electronic device; and c) a control system associated with the wireless transceiver and the system enabling playback of the audio content stream indicated by the playlist, and adapted to; i) enable change of mode of operation between an Internet radio mode of operation and a playlist mode of operation; ii) receive and play the Internet radio stream when the mode of operation is the Internet radio mode of operation; and iii) when the mode of operation is the playlist mode of operation; receive the playlist identifying a plurality of audio content assigned to the electronic device, wherein the playlist includes information enabling the electronic device to obtain ones of the plurality of audio content from at least one remote source; obtain the ones of the plurality of audio content from the at least one remote source; and play the plurality of audio content indicated by the playlist. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55)
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56. An electronic device comprising:
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a) a wireless transceiver capable of receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals enabling the electronic device to receive an Internet radio stream; b) a system enabling playback of an audio content stream from a playlist assigned to the electronic device; c) a control system associated with the wireless transceiver and the system enabling playback of the audio content stream indicated by the playlist, and adapted to; i) enable change of mode of operation between an Internet radio mode of operation and a playlist mode of operation; ii) receive and play the Internet radio stream when the mode of operation is the Internet radio mode of operation; iii) when the mode of operation is the playlist mode of operation; receive the playlist identifying a plurality of audio content assigned to the electronic device and wherein the playlist includes information enabling the electronic device to obtain ones of the plurality of audio content from at least one remote source; obtain the ones of the plurality of audio content from the at least one remote source; and play the plurality of audio content indicated by the playlist; iv) send a request to the at least one remote source for supplemental information related to the ones of the plurality of audio content in real-time while the plurality of audio content is playing; v) receive the supplemental information from the at least one remote source; and vi) display the supplemental information on a display of the electronic device, the display having context sensitive icons; and d) at least one speaker capable of playing the audio content stream from the playlist and the Internet radio stream.
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57. An electronic device comprising:
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a) a network interface enabling the electronic device to receive an Internet radio stream; b) a system enabling playback of audio content from a plurality of additional content sources comprising a playlist assigned to the electronic device; and c) a control system associated with the network interface and the system enabling playback of the audio content from the plurality of additional content sources, and adapted to; i) enable change of a mode of operation from a plurality of modes of operation comprising an Internet radio mode of operation to a plurality of additional modes of operation each corresponding to one of the plurality of additional content sources; ii) receive and play the Internet radio stream when the mode of operation is the Internet radio mode of operation; and iii) play the audio content from one of the plurality of additional content sources when the mode of operation is a corresponding one of the plurality of additional modes of operation, where when in a playlist mode of operation, the control system is further adapted to; receive the playlist identifying a plurality of audio content assigned to the electronic device and wherein the playlist includes information enabling the electronic device to obtain ones of the plurality of audio content from at least one remote source; obtain the ones of the plurality of audio content from the at least one remote source; and play the audio content indicated by the playlist. - View Dependent Claims (58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65)
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66. An electronic device comprising:
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a) a wireless transceiver enabling the electronic device to receive an Internet radio stream and a playlist assigned to the electronic device; b) a playback system enabling playback of audio content indicated by the at least one playlist; and c) a control system associated with the wireless transceiver and the playback system enabling playback of the audio content indicated by the playlist and adapted to; i) enable the electronic device to change a mode of operation from a plurality of modes of operation comprising an Internet radio mode of operation and a playlist mode of operation; ii) receive and play the Internet radio stream when the mode of operation is the Internet radio mode of operation; and iii) when the mode of operation is the playlist mode of operation; receive the playlist identifying a plurality of audio content assigned to the electronic device and wherein the playlist includes information enabling the electronic device to obtain ones of the plurality of audio content from at least one remote source; obtain the ones of the plurality of audio content from the at least one remote source; and play the plurality of audio content indicated by the playlist.
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67. A method of operation for an electronic device comprising:
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a) receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals through a wireless transceiver; b) enabling changing of a mode of operation between an Internet radio of operation and a playlist mode of operation; c) playing an Internet radio stream when the mode of operation is the Internet radio mode of operation; and d) when the mode of operation is the playlist mode of operation; receiving a playlist identifying a plurality of audio content assigned to the electronic device and wherein the playlist includes information enabling the electronic device to obtain ones of the plurality of audio content from at least one remote source; obtaining the ones of the plurality of audio content from the at least one remote source; and playing the audio content indicated by the playlist. - View Dependent Claims (68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108)
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109. A method of operation for an electronic device comprising:
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a) receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals through a wireless transceiver; b) enabling the electronic device to change a mode of operation between an Internet radio mode of operation and a playlist mode of operation; c) playing an Internet radio stream when the mode of operation is the Internet radio mode of operation; d) when the mode of operation is the playlist mode of operation; receiving a playlist identifying a plurality of audio content assigned to the electronic device and wherein the playlist includes information enabling the electronic device to obtain ones of the plurality of audio content from at least one remote source; obtaining the ones of the plurality of audio content from the at least one remote source; playing the plurality of audio content indicated by the playlist; sending a request to the at least one remote source for supplemental information related to audio content in real-time while the audio content is playing; and receiving the supplemental information from the at least one remote source; and e) displaying context sensitive icons on a display.
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