Dynamic audio file and method of use
OwnerJeffrey D. Zigler, Richard D. Wooden +4inventors
InventorsJeffrey D. Zigler, Richard D. Wooden, Jacqueline J. Lockhart, Kevin R. Lockhart, Theodore A. Myers, Evan A. Hill
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Abstract
A method of creating a dynamic audio file may comprise associating a tag with an audio file having audio content and the tag may comprise a location file path of a source of the audio content. A method of updating a dynamic audio file may comprise sending a dynamic audio file, receiving a request for updated audio content, and sending the updated audio content in response to the request. In various embodiments, the dynamic audio file may comprise a tag and initial audio content and the tag may comprise a location file path of the audio content.
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A method of creating a dynamic audio file, the method comprising associating a tag with an audio file having audio content, said tag comprising a location file path of a source of the audio content.
A method of updating a dynamic audio file, the method comprising:
- sending a dynamic audio file, the dynamic audio file comprising a tag and initial audio content, wherein the tag comprises a location file path of the audio content;
- receiving a request for updated audio content;
- sending the updated audio content in response to the request for storage in the location path in place of the initial audio content.
A method of providing a dynamic audio file, the method comprising:
- sending a dynamic audio file to a client computer over a network, the dynamic audio file comprising a tag and default audio content, wherein the tag comprises a URI file path of the source of the default audio content;
- and
- sending to the client computer a computer-readable program for execution on the client computer, the computer-readable program capable of causing the client computer to:
- after receiving the dynamic audio file, register the location of the dynamic audio file with the computer-readable program;
- retrieve the URI file path of the source of the default audio content from the tag;
- connect with the source of the default audio content over the network using the URI file path;
- request updated audio content from the source;
- receive updated audio content from the source;
- store the updated content after receipt thereof;
- and
- play the updated content upon playback of the dynamic audio file.
A method of enabling a client computer to update a dynamic audio file comprising a tag and default audio content, wherein the tag comprises a URI file path of the source of the default audio content, the method comprising sending to a client computer a computer-readable program for execution on the client computer, the computer-readable program capable of causing the client computer to:
- after receiving a dynamic audio file, register the location of the dynamic audio file with the computer-readable program;
- retrieve the URI file path of the source of the default audio content from the tag;
- connect with the source of the default audio content over the network using the URI file path;
- request updated audio content from the source;
- receive updated audio content from the source;
- store the updated content after receipt thereof;
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- play the updated content upon playback of the dynamic audio file.
A method of enabling definition of processes with respect to a dynamic audio file comprising a tag and default audio content, wherein the tag comprises a URI file path of the source of the default audio content, the method comprising sending to a user computer a computer-readable program for execution on the user computer, the computer-readable program capable of causing the user computer to instantiate a graphical user interface, wherein the graphical user interface is capable of allowing a user to define processes comprising:
- updating a dynamic audio file;
- sending a dynamic audio file to another user;
- synchronizing a dynamic audio file with a media player;
- scanning for dynamic audio files;
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- sending data pertaining to the user's usage of a dynamic audio file.
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