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Digital works having usage rights and method for creating the same

US7225160B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2001
Grant dateMay 29, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99945
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Digital work adapted to be distributed within a system for controlling at least one of the distribution and use of digital works. The digital work includes: digital content representing a portion of a digital work suitable for being rendered by a rendering device and usage rights associated with the digital content. The usage rights specify a manner of use indicating one or more stated purposes for which the digital work can be at least one of used and distributed by an authorized party.

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