Systems and methods for outputting updated media

Abstract

In certain embodiments, a device for outputting updated messages a determinate number of times is provided. The device may comprise an output, an input, one or more processors, a memory, a code stored in the memory and executed by the processor, wherein at least one message is received from time to time by the device through the input, and wherein the code selects if and when the at least one message is to be provided on the device via the output a determinate number of times.

The operation of the enabled device can allow the message to be delivered to the user as the result of some action in regards to enabled device usage. Selective delivery can be activated upon enabled device power up, by coming out of a low power “sleep” mode, by going into or out of an idle mode, when a new mode is selected, when new media is presented to the device (including by docking, inserting removable media and/or wireless delivery), when the enabled device is waiting for new media (by the same methods of docking, inserting removable media and/or wireless delivery), when a new channel is selected by the user, using an incremental and/or iterative measurement process monitored by internal software and/or by a database server on a network, starting a new application during some aspect of operation, which can be triggered by an alarm set within the device, and/or an alarm transmitted to the device and/or when it is believed it would be the optimum time to deliver the message to the user.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(c) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 013,869, filed Dec. 14, 2007, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety, including specifically but not limited to the systems and methods relating to outputting updated media.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field[0003]The embodiments of the invention relate to the field of interactive media technologies, and in particular, to varying information and / or media outputted before and / or during the start-up and operation of an application and / or device.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]The broadcast industry is rapidly changing due to increased competition from new technologies such as satellite radio, WiFi, wireless IP, video sharing websites such as YouTube® and digital media devices. As the universe of options increase for radio and television audiences to obtain media in a digital format for use at a time of their choosing...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]For purposes of this summary, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention are described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such aspects, advantages, and features may be employed and/or achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment...

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As the universe of options increase for radio and television audiences to obtain media in a digital format for use at a time of their choosing, it has become increa...

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