Media gifting devices and methods
US9070149B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/1084
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various techniques are provided for the gifting between multiple electronic devices of media content provided by an online digital media provider. An offer and acceptance of a selected gift file is accomplished between a gifter device and a receiving giftee device using a near-field communication (NFC) connection. If a connection to the online provider is available, the gifter device may transmit a gift request by which the gifter's account is charged for the gift file. Thereafter, a gift file created using DRM keys associated with the giftee's account may be downloaded to the giftee device. If a network connection is unavailable, the giftee device may transfer a locked gift file and a corresponding gift license to the giftee device using a peer-to-peer connection. The giftee device may authenticate the license and unlock the gift file once a connection to the online provider is available.
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