Brian S Gratch

US Patent:

6728531, Apr 27, 2004

Filed:

Sep 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/665726

Inventors:

Jeffrey S. Lee - Phoenix AZ
Parvathy Bhaskaran - Mesa AZ
Scott Geranen - Phoenix AZ
William S. Hede - Lake in the Hills IL
David T. Knappenberger - Tempe AZ
Merlin Smith - Chandler AZ
Brian S. Gratch - Evanston IL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H04M 300

US Classification:

455419, 4554141, 4554143, 4554144

Abstract:

An internet radio for portable applications and uses such as in an automobile enables remotely configuring a wireless communication device comprising the steps of remotely configuring a format for providing content on said wireless communication device for a first user; remotely configuring a second format for providing content on said wireless communication device for a second user; receiving configuration data representing said format for said first user and said format for said second user from a remote network; and providing selected content from content downloaded from said network. Customized information is also communicated to the radio such as stock quotes, travel information, advertising, and e-mail. Onboard global positioning allows for channel updating by location, traffic information, geographic advertising and available similar content.