System and method for generating new licenses
US7464058B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/1077
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Dynamic assignment of rights to content, such as in a closed distribution system. Noting state information generated by an item of current content, and modifying state or rights of new content in response. Preloading or dynamically sending new content to the owner of the current content, with rights being enabled only at a later time, in the playback device, with predetermined conditions. In response to current state information, dynamically sending a license for new content from a server. Conditional or dynamic licenses to new content, including a set of rights associated with a class of possible sets of state information. Assignment of limited rights to a content, with support in a secure player to enforce them; for purposes of rental, bonus content, trials and other business models.
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