Method for Providing Episodic Media Content
First Claim
1. A method for providing episodic media, the method comprising:
- providing a user with a dedicated episodic media channel;
receiving a subscription request to the dedicated episodic media channel from the user;
automatically downloading updated episodic media associated with the dedicated episodic media channel to a computing device associated with the user in accordance with the subscription request.
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Abstract
A personalized media service provides, e.g., user customization of radio channel selections, immediate availability of multiple preprogrammed and/or customized channels, the ability to intersperse different types of content including periodically refreshed information content, availability of personal radio functions on devices such as car audio systems, PDAs, smartphones, MP3 players, etc. Available channels include, e.g., pre-programmed channels selected for the user based on an interest profile, user-owned content, user-specified recorded content, etc. An audio user interface facilitates user selection of programming and user purchase of currently played audio material. An overall radio experience is thus provided that combines the customization and flexibility of digital media with the immediacy and ubiquity of radio. Video materials may also be accommodated.
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1. A method for providing episodic media, the method comprising:
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providing a user with a dedicated episodic media channel; receiving a subscription request to the dedicated episodic media channel from the user; automatically downloading updated episodic media associated with the dedicated episodic media channel to a computing device associated with the user in accordance with the subscription request. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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