A radio reception system is combined with a computer system. The radio reception system includes a radio receiver that is integrated with a personal computer system. The radio receiver is configured to receive analog FM signals and linked data transmitted according to at least one of the RDS and MBS standards. The data serves as a data trigger to provide the user with a prompt on the computer system. The prompt may be utilized to access information related to the primary radio broadcast and previously stored at a memory location, such as a computer disk drive, CD or floppy disk. This permits a user to quickly and easily access large amounts of information relevant to the current programming of a given radio station or to purchase music, goods and services as they are featured in the FM broadcast.
A card having a communication function which is adaptable for use in various environments. The card includes a plurality of interfaces adapted for a plurality of signal formats, wherein the card can selectively set an interface to use depending on the signal format being used.
A multi-function interface which allows connectivity between a communication device and a host is provided. The multi-function interface includes a plurality of logical devices which provide connectivity between the communication device and the host. The communication device transmits data and updates the host simultaneously using the plurality of logical devices which are associated with the peripheral device. The plurality of logical devices includes a communication port and status port. The communication port allows for the transmission of data between the host and the communication device. The status port updates the host with real-time status information as the communication device is transmitting data to the host.
A media system comprising a broadcast system, a telecommunication system, a content processing system, and a user terminal. While a media stream is broadcast, a group of content items associated with the media stream are generated. The content items are presented in the user terminal in a first mode, wherein a presentation element corresponding to a content item is changed to another presentation element according to the timing information of the content item, or in a second mode wherein a presentation element is changed to another presentation element in response to a user action. Transition from the second mode is allowed only by authorization according to a pre-defined procedure. The interactive operations are thus controlled by the user and thus not overridden by content timed or pushed to the user terminal for display.
