Video/audio system and method enabling a user to select different views and sounds associated with an event

摘要

A video/audio system includes an interface device that receives a plurality of audio and video signals from a plurality of sources. The interface device combines these signals into various combinations and transmits the combinations to a receiver. The receiver is configured to interface one of the combinations of signals with a user. In this regard, the receiver allows the user to select one of the combinations, and in response, the receiver separates the video signal(s) of the selected combination from the audio signal(s) of the selected combination. Then, the receiver renders the video signal(s) via a display device and produces a sound defined by the audio signal(s) via a speaker. Accordingly, the user is able to control which set of audio and video signals are interfaced with the user.

主权项

1. A content delivery network for delivering content to portable wireless handheld devices used by users while attending a live event, each of the portable wireless handheld devices having a wireless receiver, a display and a user interface, the network comprising:
an interface configured to receive video signals comprising at least first and second video signals captured by at least first and second video cameras from a plurality of video cameras located at the live event, the plurality of video cameras being located at different locations around the live event, the plurality of video cameras configured to produce video signals containing live video content of the live event from different viewing perspectives, wherein the first and second video signals containing corresponding first and second video content of the live event from different first and second viewing perspectives; and a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit said first video signal locally, in an area encompassing the live event, in order for reception by the wireless receiver of a first portable wireless handheld device, at said live event and in order for selective display of the first video content; and wherein, in response to a first indication from a user indicating a desire to have access to the second video content, the transmitter is configured to transmit said second video signal to the wireless receiver of the first portable wireless handheld device in a manner that enables continuous display of the second video content on the display of the first portable wireless handheld until a second indication from the user indicating a desire to view another video content captured by another camera from said plurality of video cameras.