Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for automatically downloading Information through Internet and providing the feedback to service provider are disclosed. The apparatus can contain an adaptor device and a portable device, can automatically download the online content, such as audio, video, etc, from the internet. The apparatus can also upload the voice mailbox and survey feedback automatically to content providers and provide the interactive communication between the subscribers and the content providers. A service system maintains a searchable program database that subscribers can choose their favorite programs from. The service system also maintains the subscriber's registration information, checks the audio/video program update, and directs the apparatus by sending it the new content list for download. The service system also collects/processes subscriber's feedback.

Abstract: A method for downloading episodes from the internet to a portable media playback device that allows users freely define the daily playtime, the storage capacity to use, and then select and schedule episodes to be downloaded as a function of the available storage capacity and playtime. The method further defines a graphical user interface that displays the scheduling and related information of the episodes.