Patent ID: 6035352
Filing Date: 2000-03-07
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
An information management device, comprising:A) first computer means for processing data and instructions and including display output means;B) first storage means cooperatively connected to said first computer means for storing data and instructions, and including means for selectively programming said storage means to define at least one profile filter wherein said profile filter includes at least one query that comprises at least one keyword and said first storage means includes a temporary storage section for storing said digital output if it contains at least one of said keywords and said first storage means further including a buffered portion; andC) means for receiving a stream of information from an electromagnetic broadcast and means for decoding said broadcast and continuously providing a compatible digital output to said first computer means so that said digital output is stored for a predetermined amount of time at said buffered portion and said first computer means compares said stored digital output with said profile filter and if said profile filter is matched to proceed with the storage at said first storage means of a predetermined amount of said stored digital output and displaying same with said display output means.