Static-or-dynamic and limited-or-unlimited content rights
US8131649B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2026 |
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. Pre-loading 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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