Service and method for providing a single point of access for multiple providers' video and audio content
US7925593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/401
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method that uses a computer network to provide a single point of access between a plurality of video & audio devices and a plurality of video & audio content provider systems. The present invention is a method for providing a searchable, aggregated directory view of available video & audio content from multiple content providers as well as additional services such as content renting. The present invention includes a method for identifying users as subscribers of content providers' memberships.
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