The application discloses example methods and apparatuses for map generation and for playing broadcast signals. One example map generation method includes receiving multiple pieces of first information, where each piece of the multiple pieces of first information includes a corresponding positioning location of a corresponding terminal, strength of a broadcast signal modulated at a first modulation frequency and received by the corresponding terminal at the corresponding positioning location, and the first modulation frequency. A broadcast signal strength layer is generated according to the multiple pieces of first information, where the broadcast signal strength layer represents a first coverage range corresponding to a first strength range of a broadcast signal modulated at the first modulation frequency.

Systems and methods of gathering, processing, and distributing information of a sporting event over a wireless network covering the sporting event, including a first portable device carried by a spotter of the sporting event to acquire global positioning system (GPS) data corresponding to the first portable device, to receive input data regarding status of the sporting event from the spotter, and to transmit the GPS and input data over the network, and a second portable device carried by a patron of the sporting event to receive the transmitted data, and to selectively display graphical representations of the transmitted data according to an input from the patron.

A broadcast receiver is capable of automatically switching to an applicable frequency of a radio station in a region, and stores plural geocodes related respectively to area blocks of the region, and plural frequencies related the radio station and each corresponding to one of the area codes. The broadcast receiver obtains a geographic coordinate set when a radio signal currently received from the radio station has poor quality. Then, the broadcast receiver converts the coordinate set to a geocode, finds an area code corresponding to the geocode, and receives the radio signal from the radio station on the frequency corresponding to the area code.

A broadcast receiver is capable of automatically switching to an applicable frequency of a radio station in a region, and stores plural geocodes related respectively to area blocks of the region, and plural frequencies related the radio station and each corresponding to one of the area codes. The broadcast receiver obtains a geographic coordinate set when a radio signal currently received from the radio station has poor quality. Then, the broadcast receiver converts the coordinate set to a geocode, finds an area code corresponding to the geocode, and receives the radio signal from the radio station on the frequency corresponding to the area code.

Provided are an electronic device and method for providing content to a user. The method includes, based on text of the user, obtaining content corresponding to the text and being adaptive to the user, wherein the obtained content is adaptive to the user based on information regarding the user, which is collected based on the user's behavior on the electronic device; and providing the obtained content to the user.

Provided are an electronic device and method for providing content to a user. The method includes, based on text of the user, obtaining content corresponding to the text and being adaptive to the user, wherein the obtained content is adaptive to the user based on information regarding the user, which is collected based on the user's behavior on the electronic device; and providing the obtained content to the user.

Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for unifying local channels with Over-the-Top (OTT) services (e.g., Internet-streaming media services). In one example aspect, a location is determined. Based on the determined location, a list of local channels available for broadcast in the geographic area is retrieved. The list of local channels is then compared to a list of channels offered via at least one OTT service. Based on the comparison with the OTT service channel offering, a subset of available local channels may be determined. The electronic programming guide (EPG) data and other programming metadata associated with the local channels may be downloaded and provided to the OTT service. The local channels, along with the EPG data and programming metadata, may be merged with the OTT service so that the local channels may be streamed via the OTT service.

Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for unifying local channels with Over-the-Top (OTT) services (e.g., Internet-streaming media services). In one example aspect, a location is determined. Based on the determined location, a list of local channels available for broadcast in the geographic area is retrieved. The list of local channels is then compared to a list of channels offered via at least one OTT service. Based on the comparison with the OTT service channel offering, a subset of available local channels may be determined. The electronic programming guide (EPG) data and other programming metadata associated with the local channels may be downloaded and provided to the OTT service. The local channels, along with the EPG data and programming metadata, may be merged with the OTT service so that the local channels may be streamed via the OTT service.

Provided are an electronic device and method for displaying content. The content corresponds to a point of interest (POI) of a user and is adaptive to the user. The content is acquired based on a user input with regard to the POI, which is displayed.

Provided are an electronic device and method for displaying content. The content corresponds to a point of interest (POI) of a user and is adaptive to the user. The content is acquired based on a user input with regard to the POI, which is displayed.