Motorola Corporation

Jeffrey S Lee

William S Hede

Axel Fuchs

Merlin J Smith

Bernhard P Weisshaar

Parvathy Bhaskaran

David Knappenberger

Steven S Gubka

Mark Clayton

James Blake Bullock

Mathew Cucuzella

Kenneth E Wharton

Richard L Blanco

Scott Geranen

Brian S Gratch

An internet radio for portable applications and uses such as in an automobile enables saving enhanced information contained in content sent to a wireless communication device to be saved, and comprises the steps of transmitting content to said wireless communication device; transmitting enhanced information related to said content to said wireless communication device; detecting the selection by a user to receive the enhanced information; and transmitting the enhanced information to the user. 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 saving enhanced information contained in content sent to a wireless communication 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 providing navigational services to be provided to a wireless communication device, and comprises the steps of providing a user interface in said wireless communication device for providing navigational services to a user; downloading updated navigational data from a remote network; and providing navigational services based upon said updated navigational data. 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 providing navigational services in a wireless communication device

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Phoenix, AZ, United States of America

Jeffrey S Lee