Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for, in some cases, supplementing a broadcast media service with an on-demand and personalized media service.

Abstract: A system and method for providing multiple video presentations per audio program.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for acquiring content (e.g., a ring tone or a ring view) for a communication device.

Abstract: A personalized audio system and method that overcomes many of the broadcast-type disadvantages associated with conventional radio stations.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for acquiring content (e.g., a ring tone or a ring view) for a communication device.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for, in some cases, supplementing a broadcast media service with an on-demand service.

Abstract: A method and system for reducing burn-in of a display is disclosed. A plurality of assets containing text, graphics, and video are stored. Some of these assets are then assembled into a video frame or “screen”, which is subsequently output. Some of the assets are then assembled to form a second video frame or screen. The second screen is subsequently output to the video transport stream and the process is repeated.

Abstract: A system and method for providing an interactive, visual complement to one or more audio programs. In one aspect, the system comprises an audio subsystem for generating an audio signal corresponding to a sound recording. The system also comprises a video subsystem for generating a video image specification based, at least in part, on the sound recording. In one aspect, the audio signal and video image specification are transmitted to an audio/video signal transmission system. The transmission system receives the video image specification and generates a video signal that conforms to the video image specification. The video signal and the audio signal are transmitted to at least one consumer receiver. In this way, the system provides a visual complement to an audio program.

Abstract: The present application describes systems and methods for creating customized media channels. A method of the invention according to some embodiments includes: (a) transmitting to a user device information comprising a list of music genres; receiving from the user device a message indicating that a user selected one of the listed genres and including an identifier identifying the selected genre; selecting one or more media content items in response to receiving the message, wherein the selection is based, at least in part, on (i) the genre selected by the user and (ii) profile information associated with a user identifier input by the user and/or a device identifier associated with the device; and transmitting the selected media content items to the device.

Abstract: A system and method for updating audio channel profiles that are used to create personalized audio channels. According to one embodiment, the method includes the following acts: receiving a broadcast sound recording over a conventional broadcast audio channel; playing the sound recording so that the user can listen to the sound recording; receiving an indication from the user that the user likes the sound recording; and modifying at least one of the one or more audio channel profiles in response to receiving the indication.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for acquiring content (e.g., a ring tone or a ring view) for a communication device.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for acquiring ring content (e.g., a ring tone or a ring view) for a mobile phone.

Abstract: A method and system for reducing burn-in of a display is disclosed. A plurality of assets containing text, graphics, and video are stored and then gathered. These assets are then assembled into a template to form a video frame or “screen”, which is subsequently output in a video transport stream or video display. Based upon a trigger, the assets are gathered again and reassembled in a second template to form a second video frame or screen wherein the assets are in positions on the screen, which are different from those of the first screen. The second screen is subsequently output to the video transport stream and the process is repeated.

Abstract: A method and system for reducing burn-in of a display is disclosed. A plurality of assets containing text, graphics, and video are stored and then gathered. These assets are then assembled into a template to form a video frame or “screen”, which is subsequently output in a video transport stream or video display. Based upon a trigger, the assets are gathered again and reassembled in a second template to form a second video frame or screen wherein the assets are in positions on the screen, which are different from those of the first screen. The second screen is subsequently output to the video transport stream and the process is repeated.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for, in some cases, supplementing a broadcast media service with an on-demand and personalized media service.

Abstract: A personalized audio system and method that overcomes many of the broadcast-type disadvantages associated with conventional radio stations.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a personalized media service. In one aspect, the system includes an on-demand system, a plurality of subscriber devices, and a network to which the on-demand system and the subscriber devices are coupled so that the on-demand system and the subscriber devices can communicate with each other. The on-demand system enables a user to create one or more personalized media channels by enabling the user to specify his/her media preferences for each channel. The on-demand system includes a media server for streaming media to the plurality of subscriber devices. The media is preferably implemented using a video-on-demand server.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for, in some cases, supplementing a broadcast media service with an on-demand and personalized media service.

Abstract: A system and method for providing an interactive, visual complement to one or more audio programs. In one aspect, the system comprises an audio subsystem for generating an audio signal corresponding to a sound recording. The system also comprises a video subsystem for generating a video image specification based, at least in part, on the sound recording. In one aspect, the audio signal and video image specification are transmitted to an audio/video signal transmission system. The transmission system receives the video image specification and generates a video signal that conforms to the video image specification. The video signal and the audio signal are transmitted to at least one consumer receiver. In this way, the system provides a visual complement to an audio program.

Abstract: A method and system for reducing burn-in of a display is disclosed. A plurality of assets containing text, graphics, and video are stored and then gathered. These assets are then assembled into a template to form a video frame or “screen”, which is subsequently output in a video transport stream or video display. Based upon a trigger, the assets are gathered again and reassembled in a second template to form a second video frame or screen wherein the assets are in positions on the screen, which are different from those of the first screen. The second screen is subsequently output to the video transport stream and the process is repeated.