METHOD AND SYSTEM OF MEDIA PROGRAMMING TO PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention are described in which a plurality of mediums are selectively programmed with media content to provide an integrated entertainment experience to consumers. The content that is provided on different mediums is synchronized to provide different events, perspectives or experiences associated with a common storyline. Additional embodiments of the present invention are described in which commercial sponsorship of a program is provided within a storyline, such that sponsors are identified for purposes of brand recognition, or products and services from the sponsor are advertised/marketed or otherwise made directly available for purchase by consumers through synchronized programming of media content among a plurality of mediums.

主权项

1. A method for integrating media programming of a storyline among a plurality of mediums, comprising:
creating a plurality of segments in a storyline; for each segment, selecting at least one medium among a plurality of mediums for capturing media content relating to the segment in the storyline, wherein no single medium is selected for capturing all media content in the storyline; and synchronizing programming of media content for each segment and selected medium, whereby programmed media content is provided to consumers that access at least one selected medium to experience the storyline that is integrated among the selected mediums.