Providing a multi-tier enterprise level application for media broadcasting
CA 2485141 A1 · Owner: Smylie, Gary Dean · Inventors: Nelson, Hortense Kathleen; Powell, Robert H.; Register, Linwood
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Systems and methods for providing a multi-tier enterprise level application capable of providing in-store media broadcasting and an architecture and interface for delivering customizable music and advertisements to remote retail locations. Client player computer device (8000) is located at the retail location and server system (9000) is located at a remote location. The server system (9000) selectively provides broadcast information when an active contract, an active advertisement, and an active schedule are available. The client player computer device (8000) establishes contact with server (9000) at a predetermined time or upon request by the server or another source. The client …
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- Filed April 23, 2003. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended April 23, 2023.
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