Abstract: A system for providing access to audio files at multiple locations via a telecommunications network is described. The system includes an interface by which an end user can access at least one audio file from an online database; a system for selecting at least one audio file from the online database for inclusion in a playlist; a plurality of playback devices located in multiple locations; and a system for transmitting the at least one audio file for playing on the plurality of playback devices in multiple locations. Messages may be locked into playlists by an administrator using a message locking tool. Settings may be duplicated among devices using a cloning tool.

Abstract: A system for providing access to audio files at multiple locations via a telecommunications network is described. The system includes an interface by which an end user can access at least one audio file from an online database; a system for selecting at least one audio file from the online database for inclusion in a playlist; a plurality of playback devices located in multiple locations; and a system for transmitting the at least one audio file for playing on the plurality of playback devices in multiple locations. Messages may be locked into playlists by an administrator using a message locking tool. Settings may be duplicated among devices using a cloning tool.

Abstract: A system for providing access to audio files at multiple locations via a telecommunications network is described. The system includes an interface by which an end user can access at least one audio file from an online database; a system for selecting at least one audio file from the online database for inclusion in a playlist; a plurality of playback devices located in multiple locations; and a system for transmitting the at least one audio file for playing on the plurality of playback devices in multiple locations.

Abstract: A system for providing access to audio files at multiple locations via a telecommunications network is described. The system includes an interface by which an end user can access at least one audio file from an online database; a system for selecting at least one audio file from the online database for inclusion in a playlist; a plurality of playback devices located in multiple locations; and a system for transmitting the at least one audio file for playing on the plurality of playback devices in multiple locations.

Abstract: A system for providing online access to on-hold messages: an interface by which an end user can access at least one on-hold message from an online database; a system for downloading at least one message as a file to be played on an end user phone answering system. The downloaded message comprises an MP3 file and may be downloaded onto a flash card.

Abstract: A compact disc player is modified to convert it into a program repeater that plays preselected messages on a repetitive basis. Unused or used information channels in the CD player are employed. A sequence controller which is added to the conventional circuitry controls the operation of the conventional controller. When power is supplied to the CD player, a power monitor activates the sequence controller and the sequence controller then sends control signals to the controller, instructing it to activate the CD player and to place the CD player in its PLAY, AUTO REPEAT, or other preselected modes. The sequence controller also looks for a proprietary code placed on an unused information channel, and sends a deactivation signal to the sequence controller if the code is not found. An internal or external timer may be employed to provide power to the CD player at predetermined times so that the CD player operates as a program repeater entirely without human intervention.