Motorola Corporation

David Knappenberger

Mathew Cucuzella

Jurgen Reinold

Jack Scott Geranen

Michael E Williams

Jeff Lee

William S Hede

Merlin J Smith

Mark Clayton

Parvathy Bhaskaran

Jeffrey S Lee

Richard L Blanco

Axel Fuchs

Bernhard P Weisshaar

Steven S Gubka

Scott Geranen

Brian S Gratch

An audio input interface () receives a digital audio signal and identifies an audio bitstream which is optionally decrypted by a decryption unit (), and decoded by an audio decoding unit (). An audio digital to analog converter () converts the decoded audio bitstream to an analog audio signal which is optionally decrypted by an audio analog decryption unit () and output by an audio output interface () to an analog wireline device (). A video input interface () receives a digital video signal and identifies a video bitstream which is optionally decrypted by a video digital decryption unit (), and decoded by a video decoding unit (). A video digital to analog converter () converts the decoded video bitstream to an analog video signal that is optionally decrypted by a video analog decryption unit () and output by a video output interface () to the analog wireline device ().

Method and system for distributing digital audio and video to an analog wireless device

An internet radio for portable applications and uses such as in an automobile. The internet radio allows access to a host of audio, visual and other information. Normal radio channel function is provided along with programmable content and channel selection, as well as automatic content and channel updating by location and style. Internet access is also provided. Direct or targeted advertising, as well as electronic commerce is supported. Connection to the internet is through wireless communications. Programmability is achieved off-line via a web page and remote computer. Customized information is also communicated to the radio such as stock quotes, travel information, advertising, and e-mail. Onboard global positioning allows for channel updating by location, traffic information, geographic advertising and available similar content.

Remotely configurable multimedia entertainment and information system for vehicles

An internet radio for portable applications and uses such as in an automobile enables remotely configuring a wireless communication device comprising the steps of remotely configuring a format for providing content on said wireless communication device for a first user; remotely configuring a second format for providing content on said wireless communication device for a second user; receiving configuration data representing said format for said first user and said format for said second user from a remote network; and providing selected content from content downloaded from said network. Customized information is also communicated to the radio such as stock quotes, travel information, advertising, and e-mail. Onboard global positioning allows for channel updating by location, traffic information, geographic advertising and available similar content.

Method and apparatus for remotely configuring a wireless communication device

An internet radio for portable applications and uses such as in an automobile enables the selection of content on a wireless communication device comprising the steps of providing a format for displaying content on said wireless communication device; detecting the loss of a signal for a channel providing a predetermined genre; and providing a new format for displaying content having a new channel providing the predetermined genre to replace the lost channel. Customized information is also communicated to the radio such as stock quotes, travel information, advertising, and e-mail. Onboard global positioning allows for channel updating by location, traffic information, geographic advertising and available similar content.

Method and apparatus for enabling the selection of content on a wireless communication device

An audio input interface ( ) receives a digital audio signal and identifies an audio bitstream which is optionally decrypted by a decryption unit ( ), and decoded by an audio decoding unit ( ). An audio digital to analog converter ( ) converts the decoded audio bitstream to an analog audio signal which is optionally decrypted by an audio analog decryption unit ( ). A video input interface ( ) receives a digital video signal and identifies a video bitstream which is optionally decrypted by a video digital decryption unit ( ), and decoded by a video decoding unit ( ). A video digital to analog converter ( ) converts the decoded video bitstream to an analog video signal that is optionally decrypted by a video analog decryption unit ( ). An analog transmitter ( ) mixes the analog audio signal and analog video signal and transmits an analog wireless output signal to an analog wireless device ( ).

Method and system for broadcasting digital audio and video to an analog wireless device

An audio input interface (,) receives a digital audio signal and identifies an audio bitstream which is optionally decrypted by a decryption unit (,), and decoded by an audio decoding unit (,). An audio digital to analog converter (,) converts the decoded audio bitstream to an analog audio signal which is optionally decrypted by an audio analog decryption unit (,). An analog transmitter (,) transmits the analog audio signal to a radio (,).

Method and system for broadcasting digital audio to a radio

An audio input interface (,) receives a digital audio signal and identifies an audio bitstream which is optionally decrypted by a decryption unit (,), and decoded by an audio decoding unit (,). An audio digital to analog converter (,) converts the decoded audio bitstream to an analog audio signal which is optionally decrypted by an audio analog decryption unit (,). A video input interface (,) receives a digital video signal and identifies a video bitstream which is optionally decrypted by a video digital decryption unit (,), and decoded by a video decoding unit (,). A video digital to analog converter (,) converts the decoded video bitstream to an analog video signal that is optionally decrypted by a video analog decryption unit (,). An analog transmitter (,) mixes the analog audio signal and analog video signal and transmits an analog output signal to a television (,).

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