METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING PODCASTS TO COMMUNICATION DEVICES

摘要

A method for communicating audio content from one or more web sites to one or more communication devices, e.g., cellular phone, VoIP phone. The method includes maintaining an account for a user. In a specific embodiment, the account includes a first telephone number, which is uniquely associated with the user. In a specific embodiment, the account is directed to a customized account on a web site associated with an audio service for the user. In a specific embodiment, the web site is coupled to the Internet and/or other like world wide area network. The method includes maintaining one or more media files on one or more mass storage devices coupled to the customized account on the web site for the user. Each of the one or more media files is capable of distribution by subscription (paid or unpaid) over the Internet using one or more syndication feeds. The method includes maintaining a database schema characterized by one or more preferences for the user of the customized account. In a specific embodiment, the database schema is coupled to the customized account for the audio service. The method includes inputting a second telephone number into a communication device. The second telephone number is associated with the audio service of the web site.