Method and apparatus for interactive distribution of digital content

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8712563
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11955299

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A system, method, and machine-readable medium are disclosed for the controlled, non-real-time conveyance of digital content for playback. Digital content and associated metadata are marked, rated, categorized, and then converted into encoded digital data. The resulting encoded digital data is transmitted as a plurality of data streams through a communications facility such as a satellite, wireless, or physical network. The data streams are received by a content receiver where they are decoded into metadata and digital content for controlled conveyance and playback. A digital content management module comprising a content selection algorithm compares metadata associated with candidate digital content to a predetermined content selection profile. If the metadata matches predetermined selection parameters of the selection profile, the candidate digital content and its associated metadata are stored in a machine-readable medium for controlled conveyance and playback.

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SLACKER INC16935 W BERNARDO DRIVE SUITE 101 SAN DIEGO CA 92127

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Asghar, Safdar Austin, US 3 35
Kindig, Bradley D San Diego, US 22 3188
Milbrandt, Celite Austin, US 23 412

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