Broadcast channel identification

摘要

An apparatus including a memory for associating at least one user defined channel identifier with at least one selection item of the apparatus and a control unit coupled to the memory, the control unit being configured to cause one of the at least one user defined channel identifier to play when a corresponding one of the at least one selection item is activated by a user.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a memory; a processor coupled to the memory; and a key configured to receive user input, the user input activating the key to indicate selection of a broadcast channel preset, the broadcast channel preset defining a corresponding broadcast channel; wherein the processor is operable to:
associate a sound file with the broadcast channel preset, wherein the sound file is separate from information received by the broadcast channel corresponding to the broadcast channel preset, and wherein the sound file is, prior to being played back in response to selection of the broadcast channel preset, stored locally in the memory of the apparatus; andto cause the playback of the sound file at a time the key is activated to select the broadcast channel corresponding to the broadcast channel preset, wherein the sound file contains audio information identifying the broadcast channel corresponding to the broadcast channel preset and the playback of the sound file provides an audible notification conveying to a user of the apparatus the identity of the broadcast channel corresponding to the broadcast channel preset.