Methods and apparatus to conditionally authorize content delivery at content servers in pay delivery systems
US8095466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q20/382
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus to conditionally authorize content delivery at content servers in pay delivery systems are disclosed. An example method comprises receiving an authorization for a program download, receiving a request to download the program from a receiver, wherein the receiver is configured to receive a broadcast signal, and transmitting the program to the receiver via point-to-point communication signal.
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