US 12,461,707 B2
Controlling multiple media stations or streams using a single graphical user interface
David C. Jellison, Jr., Austin, TX (US); Koushik Kannan, Ogallala, NE (US); and Dwight Douglas, White Plains, NY (US)
Assigned to iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc., San Antonio, TX (US)
Filed by iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc., San Antonio, TX (US)
Filed on May 10, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/195,447.
Application 18/195,447 is a continuation of application No. 17/226,140, filed on Apr. 9, 2021, granted, now 11,693,618.
Application 17/226,140 is a continuation of application No. 15/256,961, filed on Sep. 6, 2016, granted, now 10,976,987, issued on Apr. 13, 2021.
Application 15/256,961 is a continuation of application No. 12/571,831, filed on Oct. 1, 2009, granted, now 9,442,690, issued on Sep. 13, 2016.
Prior Publication US 2023/0280969 A1, Sep. 7, 2023
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. G06F 3/0481 (2022.01); G06F 3/0482 (2013.01); G06F 3/04847 (2022.01); G06F 3/0489 (2022.01); G06F 3/16 (2006.01); G06Q 10/101 (2023.01); G11B 27/038 (2006.01); G11B 27/10 (2006.01); G11B 27/34 (2006.01); H04H 60/06 (2008.01)
CPC G06F 3/165 (2013.01) [G06F 3/0481 (2013.01); G06F 3/0482 (2013.01); G06F 3/04847 (2013.01); G06F 3/0489 (2013.01); G06F 3/16 (2013.01); G06Q 10/101 (2013.01); G11B 27/038 (2013.01); G11B 27/105 (2013.01); G11B 27/34 (2013.01); H04H 60/06 (2013.01); G06F 2203/04803 (2013.01)] 14 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method comprising:
receiving first graphical user interface (GUI) configuration input configuring a GUI to display a first On-Air display region;
in response to receiving the first GUI configuration input, displaying the first On-Air display region, wherein the first On-Air display region includes:
a first station selector;
a first media identification area; and
at least a first play control associated with the first media identification area,
receiving first station-selection input, via the first station selector, wherein the first station-selection input specifies a first media station;
in response to receiving the first station-selection input, populating the first media identification area with a first identifier of a first media item scheduled to be aired on the first media station;
receiving second GUI configuration input configuring the GUI to display a second On-Air display region;
in response to receiving the second GUI configuration input, display the second On-Air display region concurrently with the first On-Air display region, wherein the second On-Air display region includes:
a second station selector;
a second media identification area; and
at least a second play control associated with the second media identification area
receiving second station-selection input, via the second station selector, wherein the second station-selection input specifies a second media station;
in response to receiving the second station-selection input, populating the second media identification area with a second identifier of a second media item scheduled to be aired on the second media station;
controlling airing of the first media item by the first media station using the at least a first play control included in the first On-Air display region; and
controlling airing of the second media item by the second media station using the at least a second play control included in the second On-Air display region.