Patent ID: 8503986

Claim:
An audio content distribution control system for automated audio file distribution to one or more playback devices, the system comprising: software comprising a user interface and software application features that permit multiple users to access and control the selection and distribution of a plurality of audio files; a computer comprising a display device on which the user interface is viewable; a server comprising a master audio content database, wherein the master audio content database comprises a plurality of audio files, and wherein the software is installed on the server; a telecommunications network for communicatively connecting the computer and server; and a playback device for downloading and playing audio files, wherein the playback device is communicatively connected to the server and is located in a location that is remote from the server and the computer, and wherein the playback device automatically polls the server to download new adjustable control settings and audio content from the server, as selected by a user using the software installed on the server via the computer, to the playback device for implementation of the new settings and playing of the new audio content.