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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 28, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 19, 2000
Jeffrey S. Lee, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Parvathy Bhaskaran, Mesa, AZ (US);
Mathew Cucuzella, Tempe, AZ (US);
David T. Knappenberger, Tempe, AZ (US);
Richard L. Blanco, Tempe, AZ (US);
Mark Clayton, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Axel Fuchs, Park Ridge, IL (US);
Steven S. Gubka, Gilbert, AZ (US);
William S. Hede, Lake in the Hills, IL (US);
Merlin Smith, Chandler, AZ (US);
Bernhard P. Weisshaar, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, IL (US);
Abstract
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.