Methods, apparatus, and system for venue-cast

• US 8,929,870 B2
• Filed: 02/23/2007
• Issued: 01/06/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 02/27/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Qualcomm, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Qualcomm, Inc.
• Inventors: Walker, Gordon Kent, Raveendran, Vijayalakshmi R.
• Primary Examiner(s): Cumming, William D
• Application Number:
  US11/678,554
• Publication Number:
  US 20070204294A1
• Time in Patent Office: 2,874 Days
• Field of Search: 370/312, 348/14.08, 455/518
• US Class Current: 455/418
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 12/18 for broadcast or conference , e.g. multicast
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/21805 enabling multiple viewpoints, e.g. using a plurality of cameras
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/234327 by decomposing into layers, e.g. base layer and one or more enhancement layers
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/2385 Channel allocation H04N21/266 takes precedence; Bandwidth allocation H04N21/24 takes precedence ; allocation of channels according to the instantaneous demands of the users in time-division multiplex systems H04J3/1682; admission control, resource allocation in open networks H04L12/5692; arrangements for maintenance or administration in data switching networks involving bandwidth and capacity management H04L41/0896; negotiating bandwidth in wireless networks H04W28/16
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/41407 embedded in a portable device, e.g. video client on a mobile phone, PDA, laptop constructional details of equipment or arrangements specially adapted for portable computer application G06F1/1626; arrangements specially adapted for mobile receivers in broadcast systems H04H20/57
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/41415 involving a public display, viewable by several users in a public space outside their home, e.g. movie theatre, information kiosk
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/482 End-user interface for program selection broadcast systems using EPGs H04H60/72
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/15 Conference systems
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/162 Authorising the user terminal, e.g. by paying; Registering the use of a subscription channel, e.g. billing

Abstract

A communications method for broadcasting an event includes generating a plurality of media streams at an event and providing a service to receive the media streams. From the service, an interface can be generated to select a subset of the media streams. Media streams can include audio, video, or other formats that are selected from alternative broadcasting channels provided at the event.

Claims

1. A communications method for broadcasting an event, comprising:

generating a first plurality of media streams at a location of the event;

providing at least one media distribution system (MDS) on a wireless network for distributing the first plurality of media streams in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event to receive the first plurality of media streams at a plurality of wireless terminals and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams; and

generating an interface for each wireless terminal to select a subset of the first plurality of media streams.

2. The method of claim 1, the media streams include video data, metadata, audio data, or textual information.

3. The method of claim 2, further comprising generating a notification in accordance with the media streams.

4. The method of claim 1, further comprising generating the media streams across at least two media distribution systems (MDS).

5. The method of claim 4, further comprising monitoring for at least a second network in a specified local operator infrastructure (LOI).

6. The method of claim 1, further comprising monitoring for venue cast signals at substantially all times.

7. The method of claim 1, further comprising monitoring radio frequency (RF) allocation tables in a network.

8. The method of claim 1, further comprising selecting at least one of the first and second plurality of media streams from a program guide.

9. The method of claim 8, further comprising broadcasting different event sites as different broadcast channels.

10. The method of claim 1, further comprising generating multiple camera views at a wireless terminal.

11. The method of claim 10, further comprising decoding multiple data streams in a concurrent manner.

12. The method of claim 11, further comprising decoding selected packets or layers of the multiple data streams.

13. The method of claim 10, further comprising generating coded views that are associated with temporal or spatial predictions.

14. The method of claim 10, further comprising providing a quarter video graphics array panel as a base layer of a spatially layered codec.

15. The method of claim 14, further comprising employing the base layer to provide a primary view and employing an enhancement layer to provide one to many secondary views.

16. The method of claim 10, further comprising generating a view at a reduced frame rate.

17. The method of claim 1, further comprising generating the interface with a pop to cursor view.

18. The method of claim 1, further comprising employing an enabling component to receive the first plurality of media streams.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the enabling component generates a key for a wireless terminal to receive the first plurality of media streams.

20. The method of claim 18, wherein the enabling component is associated with a positioning system.

21. The method of claim 1, further comprising employing a positioning system to determine availability of the at least one media distribution system (MDS).

22. A communications apparatus, comprising:

a memory that retains instructions for generating available media channels comprising a first plurality of media streams at a location of an event to be broadcast at the event that are carried over at least one media distribution system (MDS) for distributing the first plurality of media streams on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams, wherein the media channels are provided as part of an interface component, the media channels are offered as a set of channels from which a subset can be selected on each wireless terminal at the event; and

a processor comprising a plurality of modules to execute the instructions of the memory, the plurality of modules comprising;

a first module that executes instructions for generating the first plurality of media streams at the location of the event;

a second module that executes instructions for enabling one or more wireless devices to receive the first plurality of media streams broadcast over the at least one MDS on the wireless network; and

a third module that executes instructions for allowing the one or more wireless devices to select the subset of the first plurality of media streams at the event for viewing.

23. The communications apparatus of claim 22, wherein the instructions retained on the memory further comprise instructions for generating the media channels across one or more layers of the at least one media distribution system (MDS).

24. The communications apparatus of claim 22, wherein the instructions retained on the memory further comprise instructions for operating a codec associated with the media channels.

25. A communications apparatus, comprising:

means for broadcasting a first plurality of media streams generated at an event over a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams;

means for enabling at least one media distribution system (MDS) so as to receive the first plurality of media streams wirelessly at a plurality of wireless terminals; and

means for interfacing to the first plurality of media streams for each wireless terminal in order to select a subset of the first plurality of media streams for desired viewing.

26. A non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions, the computer-executable instructions causing a computer to perform operations comprising:

generating a plurality of media channels at an event, the media channels associated with a first one or more media streams from a location of the event;

managing at least one media distribution system (MDS) to process the first one or more media streams for broadcast on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event to a plurality of wireless devices and the large area network provides a second one or more media streams; and

providing an interface to a set of available media streams for each wireless device from which a subset of the first one or more media streams can be selected.

27. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 26, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

enabling one or more of the wireless devices to receive the first one or more media streams.

28. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 27, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

employing an electronic key or a positioning system to enable the one or more wireless devices.

29. A processor comprising:

a first module for generating a first plurality of media streams at a location of an event;

a second module for enabling one or more wireless devices to receive the first plurality of media streams broadcast over at least one media distribution system (MDS) on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams; and

a third module for allowing each wireless device to select a subset of the first plurality of media streams at the event for viewing.

30. A communications method for receiving media data at an event, comprising:

receiving a first plurality of media streams generated at a location of an event;

enabling a plurality of wireless terminals to receive the first plurality of media streams broadcast over at least one media distribution system (MDS) on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams; and

operating an interface for each wireless terminal to select a subset of the first plurality of media streams at the event.

31. The method of claim 30, wherein the first and second plurality of media streams include video data, audio data, or textual information.

32. The method of claim 30, further comprising monitoring radio frequency (RF) allocation tables in the separate wireless network.

33. The method of claim 30, further comprising selecting at least one of the first and second plurality of media streams from a program guide.

34. An apparatus for broadcasting an event, the apparatus comprising:

a memory that retains instructions for generating a first plurality of media streams at a location of the event to be broadcast at the event over at least one media distribution system (MDS) on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event to receive the first plurality of media streams at a plurality of wireless terminals and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams, and generating an interface for each wireless terminal to select a subset of the first plurality of media streams; and

a processor that executes the instructions.

35. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein the first and second plurality of media streams include video data, metadata, audio data, or textual information.

36. The apparatus of claim 35, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for generating a notification in accordance with at least one of the first and second plurality of media streams.

37. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for generating the at least one of the first and second plurality of media streams across at least two media distribution systems (MDS).

38. The apparatus of claim 37, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for monitoring for at least a second network in a specified local operator infrastructure (LOI).

39. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for monitoring for venue cast signals at substantially all times.

40. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for monitoring radio frequency (RF) allocation tables in a network.

41. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for selecting at least one of the first and second plurality of media streams from a program guide.

42. The apparatus of claim 41, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for broadcasting different event sites as different broadcast channels.

43. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for generating multiple camera views at a wireless terminal.

44. The apparatus of claim 43, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for decoding multiple data streams in a concurrent manner.

45. The apparatus of claim 44, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for decoding selected packets or layers of the multiple data streams.

46. The apparatus of claim 43, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for generating coded views that are associated with temporal or spatial predictions.

47. The apparatus of claim 43, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for providing a quarter video graphics array panel as a base layer of a spatially layered codec.

48. The apparatus of claim 47, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for employing the base layer to provide a primary view and employing an enhancement layer to provide one to many secondary views.

49. The apparatus of claim 43, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for generating a view at a reduced frame rate.

50. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for generating the interface with a pop to cursor view.

51. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for employing an enabling component to receive the first plurality of media streams.

52. The apparatus of claim 51, wherein the enabling component generates a key for a wireless terminal to receive the first plurality of media streams.

53. The apparatus of claim 51, wherein the enabling component is associated with a positioning system.

54. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for employing a positioning system to determine availability of the at least one media distribution system (MDS).

55. An apparatus for broadcasting an event, the apparatus comprising:

means for generating a first plurality of media streams at a location of the event;

means for distributing the first plurality of media streams on at least one media distribution system (MDS) on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event to receive the first plurality of media streams at a plurality of wireless terminals and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams; and

means for generating an interface for each wireless terminal to select a subset of the first plurality of media streams.

56. The apparatus of claim 55, wherein the first and second plurality of media streams include video data, metadata, audio data, or textual information.

57. The apparatus of claim 56, further comprising means for generating a notification in accordance with at least one of the first and second plurality of media streams.

58. The apparatus of claim 55, further comprising means for generating the at least one of the first and second plurality of media streams across at least two media distribution systems (MDS).

59. The apparatus of claim 58, further comprising means for monitoring for at least a second network in a specified local operator infrastructure (LOI).

60. The apparatus of claim 55, further comprising means for monitoring for venue cast signals at substantially all times.

61. The apparatus of claim 55, further comprising means for monitoring radio frequency (RF) allocation tables in a network.

62. The apparatus of claim 55, further comprising means for selecting at least one of the first and second plurality of media streams from a program guide.

63. The apparatus of claim 62, further comprising means for broadcasting different event sites as different broadcast channels.

64. The apparatus of claim 55, further comprising means for generating multiple camera views at a wireless terminal.

65. The apparatus of claim 64, further comprising means for decoding multiple data streams in a concurrent manner.

66. The apparatus of claim 65, further comprising means for decoding selected packets or layers of the multiple data streams.

67. The apparatus of claim 64, further comprising means for generating coded views that are associated with temporal or spatial predictions.

68. The apparatus of claim 64, further comprising means for providing a quarter video graphics array panel as a base layer of a spatially layered codec.

69. The apparatus of claim 68, further comprising means for employing the base layer to provide a primary view and employing an enhancement layer to provide one to many secondary views.

70. The apparatus of claim 64, further comprising means for generating a view at a reduced frame rate.

71. The apparatus of claim 55, further comprising means for generating the interface with a pop to cursor view.

72. The apparatus of claim 55, further comprising means for employing an enabling component to receive the first plurality of media streams.

73. The apparatus of claim 72, wherein the enabling component generates a key for a wireless terminal to receive the first plurality of media streams.

74. The apparatus of claim 72, wherein the enabling component is associated with a positioning system.

75. The apparatus of claim 55, further comprising means for employing a positioning system to determine availability of the at least one media distribution system (MDS).

76. A non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions, the computer-executable instructions causing a computer to perform operations comprising:

generating a first plurality of media streams at a location of an event;

distributing the first plurality of media streams on at least one media distribution system (MDS) on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event to receive the first plurality of media streams at a plurality of wireless terminals and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams; and

generating an interface for each wireless terminal to select a subset of the first plurality of media streams.

77. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 76, wherein the first and second plurality of media streams include video data, metadata, audio data, or textual information.

78. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 77, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

generating a notification in accordance with at least one of the first and second plurality of media streams.

79. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 76, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

generating the at least one of the first and second plurality of media streams across at least two media distribution systems (MDS).

80. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 79, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

monitoring for at least a second network in a specified local operator infrastructure (LOI).

81. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 77, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

monitoring for venue cast signals at substantially all times.

82. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 78, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

monitoring radio frequency (RF) allocation tables in a network.

83. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 79, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

selecting at least one of the first and second plurality of media streams from a program guide.

84. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 83, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

broadcasting different event sites as different broadcast channels.

85. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 76, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

generating multiple camera views at a wireless terminal.

86. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 85, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

decoding multiple data streams in a concurrent manner.

87. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 86, further comprising a module for decoding selected packets or layers of the multiple data streams.

88. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 85, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

generating coded views that are associated with temporal or spatial predictions.

89. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 85, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

providing a quarter video graphics array panel as a base layer of a spatially layered codec.

90. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 89, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

employing the base layer to provide a primary view and employing an enhancement layer to provide one to many secondary views.

91. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 85, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

generating a view at a reduced frame rate.

92. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 76, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

generating the interface with a pop to cursor view.

93. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 76, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

employing an enabling component to receive the first plurality of media streams.

94. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 93, wherein the enabling component generates a key for a wireless terminal to receive the first plurality of media streams.

95. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 93, wherein the enabling component is associated with a positioning system.

96. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium of claim 76, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

employing a positioning system to determine availability of the at least one media distribution system (MDS).

97. A method comprising:

generating available media channels comprising a first plurality of media streams at a location of an event to be broadcast at the event that are carried over at least one media distribution system (MDS) for distributing the first plurality of media streams on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams, wherein the media channels are provided as part of an interface component, the media channels are offered as a set of channels from which a subset can be selected on each wireless terminal at the event;

enabling one or more wireless devices to receive the first plurality of media streams broadcast over the at least one MDS on the wireless network; and

allowing the one or more wireless devices to select the subset of the first plurality of media streams at the event for viewing.

98. The method of claim 97, further comprising generating the media channels across one or more layers of the at least one media distribution system (MDS).

99. The method of claim 98, further comprising operating a codec associated with the media channels.

100. An apparatus comprising:

means for generating available media channels comprising a first plurality of media streams at a location of an event to be broadcast at the event that are carried over at least one media distribution system (MDS) for distributing the first plurality of media streams on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams, wherein the media channels are provided as part of an interface component, the media channels are offered as a set of channels from which a subset can be selected on each wireless terminal at the event;

means for enabling one or more wireless devices to receive the first plurality of media streams broadcast over the at least one MDS on the wireless network; and

means for allowing the one or more wireless devices to select the subset of the first plurality of media streams at the event for viewing.

101. The apparatus of claim 100, further comprising means for generating the media channels across one or more layers of the at least one media distribution system (MDS).

102. The apparatus of claim 100, further comprising means for operating a codec associated with the media channels.

103. A non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions, the computer-executable instructions causing a computer to perform operations comprising:

generating available media channels comprising a first plurality of media streams at a location of an event to be broadcast at the event that are carried over at least one media distribution system (MDS) for distributing the first plurality of media streams on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams, wherein the media channels are provided as part of an interface component, the media channels are offered as a set of channels from which a subset can be selected on each wireless terminal at the event;

enabling one or more wireless devices to receive the first plurality of media streams broadcast over the at least one MDS on the wireless network; and

allowing the one or more wireless devices to select the subset of the first plurality of media streams at the event for viewing.

104. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage of claim 103, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

generating the media channels across one or more layers of the at least one media distribution system (MDS).

105. The non-transitory tangible computer readable storage of claim 103, wherein the non-transitory tangible computer readable storage has stored thereon further computer-executable instructions further causing the computer to perform further operations comprising:

operating a codec associated with the media channels.

106. A method comprising:

broadcasting a first plurality of media streams generated at an event over a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams;

enabling at least one media distribution system (MDS) so as to receive the first plurality of media streams wirelessly at a plurality of wireless terminals; and

interfacing to the first plurality of media streams on each wireless terminal in order to select a subset of the first plurality of media streams for desired viewing.

107. An apparatus comprising:

a memory that retains instructions for broadcasting a first plurality of media streams generated at an event over a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams, enabling at least one media distribution system (MDS) to receive the first plurality of media streams wirelessly at a plurality of wireless terminals, and interfacing to the first plurality of media streams on each wireless terminal in order to select a subset of the first plurality of media streams for desired viewing; and

a processor that executes the instructions.

108. A non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions, the computer-executable instructions causing a computer to perform operations comprising:

broadcasting a first plurality of media streams generated at an event over a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams;

enabling at least one media distribution system (MDS) so as to receive the first plurality of media streams wirelessly at a plurality of wireless terminals; and

interfacing to the first plurality of media streams on each wireless terminal in order to select a subset of the first plurality of media streams for desired viewing.

109. A method comprising:

generating a plurality of media channels at an event, the media channels associated with a first one or more media streams from a location of the event;

managing at least one media distribution system (MDS) to process the first one or more media streams for broadcast on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event to a plurality of wireless devices and the large area network provides a second one or more media streams; and

providing a set of available media streams for each wireless device from which a subset of the first one or more media streams can be selected.

110. The method of claim 109, further comprising enabling one or more of the wireless devices to receive the first one or more media streams.

111. The method of claim 110, further comprising employing an electronic key or a positioning system to enable the one or more wireless devices.

112. An apparatus comprising:

a memory that retains instructions for generating a plurality of media channels at an event, the media channels associated with a first one or more media streams from a location of the event, managing at least one media distribution system (MDS) to process the first one or more media streams for broadcast on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event to a plurality of wireless devices and the large area network provides a second one or more media streams, and providing a set of available media streams for each wireless device from which a subset of the first one or more media streams can be selected; and

a processor that executes the instructions.

113. The apparatus of claim 112, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for enabling one or more of the wireless devices to receive the first one or more media streams.

114. The apparatus of claim 113, wherein the memory retains further instructions comprising instructions for employing an electronic key or a positioning system to enable the one or more wireless devices.

115. An apparatus comprising:

means for generating a plurality of media channels at an event, the media channels associated with a first one or more media streams from a location of the event;

means for managing at least one media distribution system (MDS) to process the first one or more media streams for broadcast on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event to a plurality of wireless devices and the large area network provides a second one or more media streams; and

means for providing a set of available media streams for each wireless device from which a subset of the first one or more media streams can be selected.

116. The apparatus of claim 115, further comprising means for enabling one or more of the wireless devices to receive the first one or more media streams.

117. The apparatus of claim 116, further comprising means for employing an electronic key or a positioning system to enable the one or more wireless devices.

118. A method comprising:

generating a first plurality of media streams at a location of an event;

enabling one or more wireless devices to receive the first plurality of media streams broadcast over at least one media distribution system (MDS) on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams; and

allowing each wireless device to select a subset of the first plurality of media streams at the event for viewing.

119. An apparatus comprising:

a memory that retains instructions for generating a first plurality of media streams at a location of an event, enabling one or more wireless devices to receive the first plurality of media streams broadcast over at least one media distribution system (MDS) on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams, and allowing each wireless device to select a subset of the first plurality of media streams at the event for viewing; and

a processor that executes the instructions.

120. An apparatus comprising:

means for generating a first plurality of media streams at a location of an event;

means for enabling one or more wireless devices to receive the first plurality of media streams broadcast over at least one media distribution system (MDS) on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams; and

means for allowing each wireless device to select a subset of the first plurality of media streams at the event for viewing.

121. A non-transitory tangible computer readable storage medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions, the computer-executable instructions causing a computer to perform operations comprising:

generating a first plurality of media streams at a location of an event;

enabling one or more wireless devices to receive the first plurality of media streams broadcast over at least one media distribution system (MDS) on a wireless network in which a service provider operates a signal on a dedicated frequency inside the location of the event that is treated as a separate wireless network from a large area network, wherein the separate wireless network is substantially limited in range to the location of the event and the large area network provides a second plurality of media streams; and

allowing each wireless device to select a subset of the first plurality of media streams at the event for viewing.