XM Files Pre-Loading Patent, New Aspect to Time-Shifting

While XM is hoping to entice users with handy time-shifting capabilities, it
is also looking to pre-load content as well. In a recent patent filing with
the US Patent and Trademark Office, the satellite radio leader described a
concept that would deliver a "preview service that allows the user to
experience fresh media content on a regular basis, even where a live signal
is not available." That technology is packaged alongside satellite recording
capabilities, which allow consumers to playback several hours of
programming. The pre-loading mechanism would also allow the users to enjoy
content even when a satellite transmission is not available, a great way for
XM to handle delivery dead spots. The patent also describes other
possibilities, including video transmission


Sounds a bit like Podcasting to me...