A broadcast reception system or display system is combined with a computer.
The reception system includes a receiver that is integrated with a
computer, e.g. personal computer. The receiver may be configured to
receive analog FM signals and linked data transmitted according to at
least one of the RDS and MBS standards. The data serves as a data trigger
to provide the user with a prompt on the computer system. The prompt may
be utilized to access information related to the primary radio broadcast
and previously stored at a memory location, such as a computer disk drive,
CD or floppy disk. This permits a user to quickly and easily access large
amounts of information relevant to the current programming of a given
radio station or to purchase music, goods and services as they are
featured in the FM broadcast.