System and method for implementing option-based transfers of acquired digital content items
US9454756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2151
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Examples described herein include a computing system or environment that enables the user to acquire an option to re-transfer a purchased digital content item at a later date. Data corresponding to the option can be recorded and linked with the user. Subsequent requests from the user to re-transfer the digital content item can be permitted or denied based on whether the user is authorized by way of having acquired the corresponding option.
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