Robert E Merkel

US Patent:

7421391, Sep 2, 2008

Filed:

Sep 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/935548

Inventors:

Robert C. Merkel - Brookfield WI, US

Assignee:

ZamTech LLC - Brookfield WI

International Classification:

G10L 21/06

US Classification:

704270

Abstract:

A system and method for searching and selecting a specific read of a talent. A reel can be separated or marked to indicate individual reads. The reads are defined using read profiles. A producer and/or agent can perform searches and auditions on the search system on a read level by using the unique read profiles. The search for reads can be performed using sample voices or voices provided by a user. The auditions can be executed in real-time and can be integrated with telephony technology. Agent branded technology are included to provide a vehicle for the agent to be a part of the producer-talent relationship. A Uniform Resource Locator with a pathname containing an alias suffix is provided to direct the business contacts to a Webpage containing biographical and contact information and sample reads of the talent.