Abstract: A windshield protector device is provided. The device is comprised of a protective device for vehicle windshields, comprising a flexible, shatterproof body that can adapt to various windshield shapes and sizes. The body is designed to cover and protect windshields from debris and may feature a tint for UV/sun protection. In one embodiment, the front surface of the body is comprised of a removable polyurethane film layer to protect against impacts, which can be replaced as needed. Additionally, the rear surface may be comprised of an adhesive in one embodiment to securely attach the device to a vehicle windshield.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for importing media files from emails. A method for importing media files includes searching email accounts for media files attached to or embedded in emails, and importing any media files found in the search from the emails accounts into an electronic storage unit. The media files in some cases can be processed, such as by converting the media files from one format to another. A harvested media file ready for use can be committed for use with broadcast content.

Abstract: Sharing media content among families of broadcast stations includes receiving information relating to media content from families of broadcast stations, storing the information such that the information is accessible to at least two of the families of broadcast stations via a computer network, receiving a query for specific media content from a broadcast station, searching the stored information in accordance with the query to identify the specific media content; and enabling the broadcast station to access to the specific media content if the specific media content is identified among the stored information.

Abstract: A system including a plurality of software-controlled broadcast stations each having at least one media asset, and a controller to allow a user to link a first media asset of a first one of the stations to a second media asset of a second one of the stations. When the user schedules the first station to broadcast the first media asset at a specified time, the controller automatically causes the second station to broadcast the second media asset at the specified time.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of software-controlled broadcast stations, each station capable of operating in a leader mode or a follower mode during a simulcast. Each station in the follower mode is configured to broadcast the same programs as a station in the leader mode during common program periods, and to selectively broadcast programs that are different from those broadcast by the station in the leader mode during independent program periods.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of software-controlled broadcast stations, each station capable of operating in a leader mode or a follower mode during a simulcast. Each station in the follower mode is configured to broadcast the same programs as a station in the leader mode during common program periods, and to selectively broadcast programs that are different from those broadcast by the station in the leader mode during independent program periods.

Abstract: Sharing media content among families of broadcast stations includes receiving information relating to media content from families of broadcast stations, storing the information such that the information is accessible to at least two of the families of broadcast stations via a computer network, receiving a query for specific media content from a broadcast station, searching the stored information in accordance with the query to identify the specific media content; and enabling the broadcast station to access to the specific media content if the specific media content is identified among the stored information.

Abstract: A system including a plurality of software-controlled broadcast stations each having at least one media asset, and a controller to allow a user to link a first media asset of a first one of the stations to a second media asset of a second one of the stations. When the user schedules the first station to broadcast the first media asset at a specified time, the controller automatically causes the second station to broadcast the second media asset at the specified time.

Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering podcast content dynamically in an automated podcast platform. In general, one aspect can be a method that includes receiving a request to download a podcast, and determining an item of audio content to be inserted into the podcast. The method also includes inserting the item of audio content into the podcast dynamically at a predetermined time. Other implementations of this aspect include corresponding systems, apparatus, and computer program products.

Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering audio content to listeners. In general, one aspect can be a method that includes receiving a request to download a podcast, and determining a targeted advertisement to be inserted into the podcast. The method also includes inserting the targeted advertisement into the podcast dynamically at a predetermined time. Other implementations of this aspect include corresponding systems, apparatus, and computer program products.

Abstract: Identification of a plurality of audio files, and associating at least some of the audio files with an origin code. The origin code identifies the at least some of the plurality of audio files as either a music file or a traffic file. An instruction is received from a user to display the audio files identified by the origin code as either a music file or a traffic file, and the audio files identified by the origin code as either a music file or a traffic file are displayed.

Abstract: A system and method for delivery and management of live and pre-produced broadcasts is disclosed. Programming can be distributed in real time over a delivery medium (e.g., satellite). Stations can streamline program management using a depot. The depot may centralize storage and program retrieval. The depot can be of the form of a distributed content storage and management system. Alternatively, the depot may be located at a hub that can be used to capture and manage all broadcast content and associated data and meta-data which are non-radio content.