Receiver apparatus and methods for identifying broadcast audio program selections in a radio broadcast system

摘要

Apparatus and methods are disclosed for transmitting and receiving auxiliary data in addition to regular audio broadcast programs including musical selections and announcements. The auxiliary data includes musical selection identification such as title, artist and album name. Receiver circuits are disclosed for displaying the auxiliary data, for selecting and storing the data along with a portion of the musical selection which it identifies, and for recalling the stored data and musical selection portion.