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US 2010/0138561 A1Published application
Simulcast internet media distribution system and method
OwnerMichael Wayne Churchinventor
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Abstract
A simulcast Internet media distribution system and method for the same is disclosed in which the present creates an enhanced multimedia viewing experience by creating multiple coordinated media channels synchronized to a primary media channel. The media channels are coordinated by a caching and distribution system optimized for distribution over the Internet.
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A system for synchronizing data over the Internet to viewers' Internet browsers in coordination with a primary media channel, the system comprising:
- at least one server adapted to receive relevant data from a user's computer or other electronic device in synchronization with a primary media channel, said at least one server having a communication path with at least one end-user computer, whereby in response to the timing of the content on the primary media channel, the at least one server distributes content update indications to the computer of the at least one user such that the content on the primary media channel and data are synchronized with one another.
A method for simulcast Internet media distribution in synchronization with a primary media channel, the method comprising the steps of:
- scheduling a program for a synchronized broadcast by a broadcasting network;
- creating or identifying web content pages related to the programming;
- indexing the timing of segments of the web content responsive to the primary media channel for showing at the same time as the specific video content;
- entering and saving data for showing with the live broadcast;
- initiating promotions from the broadcaster with regard to the upcoming program and synchronized broadcast;
- during broadcast of the program, sending and receiving triggers from at least one server over the Internet;
- distributing via the at least one server, content update indications and real time information to registered users for the primary media channel;
- enabling connected computers to read triggers sent by said at least one server over the internet to enable dynamic change of interactive and static content thereof;
- pre-caching of the broadcast content including content elements and utilizing other caching algorithms to prevent overload on said at least one server and network capacity and utilizing timing mechanisms to compensate for the users' network latency or delay due to connection quality;
- and viewing the media channels thus synchronized on at least one viewing device.
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