Utilizing metadata to improve the access of entertainment content

摘要

Although current radio receivers support playback of audio from multiple sources, none support easy searching for content across these sources. There is no mechanism for locating specific content independent of the source that it is found on. An entertainment system is shown, that utilizes metadata to offer a feature that will allow the user to listen to any audio source based on his listening preference. The user of a radio receiver is able to easily locate music of a particular genre without regard to the actual source. A mechanism is provided for the music stored on a hard drive to be used to create a personalized radio station, complete with inserts of localized information.