SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STREAMING INTERNET AUDIO AND VIDEO TO A WIRELESS TELEPHONE

摘要

The disclosed invention provides a system and method for streaming audio and video signals from the Internet to a wireless device. A telephone network receives a call setup request from a subscriber. The dialed digits in the call setup request are matched to a desired audio or video source, such as an Internet address or a network server. The telephone network opens a channel to the audio or video source and begins receiving streaming audio or video packets. At the same time, the telephone network opens a communication link to the user's wireless or wireline telephone. Streaming audio or video packets are converted to the appropriate format for the user's telephone, such as PCM signals. The converted audio or video stream is then sent to the user's telephone to be played for the user.