Digital media distribution
US8055585B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/60
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment in accordance with the invention is a method. For example, the method includes storing movie content with a distribution station that can be subsequently purchased and/or rented. The movie content can be encrypted. A determination can be made as to whether a storage apparatus is coupled with the distribution station. Provided the storage apparatus has been coupled with the distribution station, a determination can be made as to whether the storage apparatus is authorized to receive the movie content. Provided the storage apparatus is authorized to receive the movie content, encrypted movie content can be downloaded to the storage apparatus from the distribution station. Note that the download of movie content to the authorized storage apparatus can be part of a purchase and/or rental transaction.
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