Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
705052000 | Usage or charge determination | 51 |
20080201263 | Method of billing a client for using a computerized numerical control machine - There is described an efficient and simple method of billing a client for using a computerized numerical control machine. The invoice amount to be billed is based on at least one trajectory of at least one axis during operation, on a volume of a stock removed from a work piece during operation, and on a processing time information related to working on the work piece. One concept of the method therefore is a pay-per-use concept relating the added value created by the computerized numerical control machine to the invoice amount. | 08-21-2008 |
20080235138 | Point Calculating Device and Point Assigning System - The present invention provides a point calculating apparatus capable of directing users to a particular transport mode among a plurality of transport modes. | 09-25-2008 |
20080243694 | Buy once play anywhere - An on-line service manages downloads of purchased digital content. Information regarding the digital content items that are purchased by each user and the terms of use of those purchased items is maintained. Information regarding the formats of digital content items that each device is adapted to receive is maintained. Upon determining that a user wishes to download a digital content item, the requested digital content is downloaded in an appropriate format for a particular digital device provided the recorded information indicates the content item has been purchased by the user and the download is within the quantity of downloads authorized by the terms of the purchase. | 10-02-2008 |
20080255994 | Content Preview - Techniques enable creation of a preview license for digital content. In some instances, the preview license indicates that it allows a content-consuming device to consume less than all of the content. This preview license may create a list specifying multiple portions of the digital content that the content-consuming device may consume. These techniques may also present to a device user an offer to purchase rights to consume all of the digital content after consumption of the preview-licensed portion(s). In other instances, a content server may embed the preview license into a content package that contains the digital content, allowing the server to distribute the package to multiple devices. In still other instances, the preview license may be bound to a domain rather than to individual devices. This allows member devices to share the digital content and the preview license, such that each member device may enjoy the preview experience. | 10-16-2008 |
20080270309 | FLEXIBLE PRICING FOR BROKERING LICENSES TO MEDIA - Automatically determining pricing for at least one unit of content that can be selected and licensed or purchased over a network. Pricing is determined based on an initial price, and at least one of the following: a reviewer rating, content activity, or a customer offer price. Each of these factors may be weighted. The initial price may be a minimum price, a maximum price, a suggested price from a content owner, a pre-calculated market price, or other initial price. Content activity generally reflects user behaviors related to a content item, such as selecting a content item from a search results list, saving it as a favorite, returning to view it, placing it in a virtual shopping cart, or licensing it. Content activity combined with reviewer rating and/or offer price, indicates a “snappyness” score. A new price is dynamically calculated based on the initial price and snappyness score. | 10-30-2008 |
20080288410 | Content Distribution System - A content distribution method is provided that restricts content distribution means to a specific distribution method and traces a content distribution route in the specific distribution method, without any leakage, even when a user who does not reproduce contents on the way exists. The content distribution system primarily encrypts contents to distribute them from the server. When contents are distributed between terminals, a transmission terminal registers an encryption key for communication encryption in a server. A reception terminal captures the encryption key from the server. Thus, the server saves the content distribution route. Moreover, each terminal accesses the server to reproduce the contents. When the server verifies that the contents have been distributed to the terminal, the server issues the content reproduction key. | 11-20-2008 |
20080288411 | METHODS, MEDIA, AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING AND ENCRYPTING CONTENT USAGE - A content management system distributes items of media content to groups of users. The media is fingerprinted and tracked for reporting purposes. The system uses an algorithm to compensate for multiple content owners. The system can also be configured to provide content while still providing anonymity for actual use. | 11-20-2008 |
20080288412 | Method and Device For Controlling Distribution And Use of Digital Works - The present invention relates to a method and device for controlling distribution and use of a digital work stored together with an attached usage right information on a record carrier. The attached usage right information is encrypted or verified by using a hidden information which is changed at every change of said usage right information. The hidden information may be an encryption key used for encrypting the usage right information, or a checksum of a data block containing the usage right information. Thus, a “copy and restore attack” is not successful, since it will lead to a mismatch between the hidden information and the restored usage right information. | 11-20-2008 |
20080313084 | Digital Content Royalty Management System and Method - A system and method manages the royalties for owners of digital content when processed or output by a user. A control module on a user device decodes information in a watermark embedded in a digital file and restricts output of the digital file based on the decoded information. The control module obtains charge-back information from the user and sends it to a remote managing account payment module for verification. With the information verified, the account payment module sends access information to the user device that permits the digital file to be output. After output, the control module sends information about the output to the account payment module, which debits funds from the user's account and credits the digital file owner's account based on the output of the digital file by the user. | 12-18-2008 |
20080319910 | Metered Pay-As-You-Go Computing Experience - A computer with scalable performance level components and selectable software and service options has a user interface that allows individual performance levels to be selected. The scalable performance level components may include a processor, memory, graphics controller, etc. Software and services may include word processing, email, browsing, database access, etc. To support a pay-per-use business model, each selectable item may have a cost associated with it, allowing a user to pay for the services actually selected and that presumably correspond to the task or tasks being performed. An administrator may use a similar user interface to set performance levels for each computer in a network, allowing performance and cost to be set according to a user's requirements. | 12-25-2008 |
20090076964 | PROVIDING MULTIPLE PAYMENT SCHEDULES FOR STORING IMAGS AND UTILIZING THE STORED IMAGES - A method of selecting images from a plurality of images previously stored by a user in a memory location of a service provider and ordering services to be provided utilizing the images includes establishing a service account for the user with the service provider to permit the user to have access to ordered services, receiving and storing a plurality of images along with a designated date in the memory location, and displaying image designators for at least a subset of the images for viewing by the user. The method also includes the user selecting at least one image to be utilized after viewing the displayed images, and selecting a service, receiving payment for the selected service for the selected image based upon a payment schedule that depends upon the designated date associated with the selected image, and providing the selected service using the selected image. | 03-19-2009 |
20090094161 | Provisioning users to multiple agencies - Apparatus and methods are described for providing employee cards to employees, such as PIV cards to federal employees, including provisioning the employees to a more than one agency (and more than one card) without requiring multiple instances of enrolling and adjudicating the employee. Representatively, a sponsor enters information about the employee into a computer-displayed form (e.g., web-based). Biometric identity information is collected for the employee, but if such has already begun or is complete for at least a first agency, the collected information is used for a second agency without redundant collection. In the event an adjudication level of the first agency is at least as stringent as it is for the second agency, the employee is eligible to receive an employee card for the second agency, in addition to an employee card for the first agency. | 04-09-2009 |
20090132422 | MACHINE-READABLE AND ENFORCEABLE LICENSE - Technologies are described herein for providing a machine-readable and enforceable license. A first interface and a second interface are provided. A first set of input and a second set of input are received. The first set of input defines a range of allowable uses for a content item generated by a user. The second set of input defines an amount of compensation for the user for a sale of the content item. A high-level representation of a license is generated based on the first set of input and the second set of input. | 05-21-2009 |
20090177583 | MEDIA RENTING SYSTEM, MEDIA RENTAL PROVIDER AND METHOD - A media renting system includes a media rental provider and a client machine. The provider communicates with the client machine via a data transmission network. The provider stores user information including a payment card number of a user and a hardware ID of the client machine. In a related media renting method, when the user information from the client machine is recorded in the provider, the client machine succeeds to rent the media file and displays the media file. When rental fees of the media file are greater than or equal to a purchase price of the media file, the provider deducts the purchase price from a balance of the payment card and binds the media file to the client machine. | 07-09-2009 |
20090271318 | DIGITAL DATA LICENSING SYSTEM - The invention provides a method for securing ownership of data and/or performances which are broadcast and/or performed in public, said method including an identifier in the broadcast and/or performed data, transmitting the identifier at a frequency and/or modulation which is neutral to the primary purpose of the data, receiving the broadcast and/or performance signal on a data carrier, and filtering the signal either at the time of reception thereof or at some point in time thereof to identify the identifier. The invention extends to a data carrier, a royalty management system, and a copyright management system using the above method. | 10-29-2009 |
20100088234 | UNIFIED ANALYTICS ACROSS A DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE - Methods and systems for providing unified analytics across a distributed computing services infrastructure are disclosed. Embodiments include providing an application identifier for an application created by a developer and, during an execution of the application, collecting and storing analytic data with an association with the application identifier and an authenticated developer identifier. Other embodiments may include collecting and storing analytic data with the association further including an authenticated user identifier and/or a device identifier for a device of a user-defined group or mesh. Access mechanisms, report generation, and billing based on the analytic data and associated application identifier are also disclosed. The disclosed methods and systems allow for unified reporting and correlation of analytic data across multiple services of a distributed computing services infrastructure. | 04-08-2010 |
20100250438 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRONIC CONTENT UTILIZING ELECTRONIC LICENSE KEYS - A system and method for distributing electronic content from a content creator to an end-user operating an end-user device. The end-user purchases a number of license tokens, which are electronically distributed to the end-user device from a distributor. The end-user selects a content piece from the distributor's menu, which indicates a content identifier and a predefined number of license tokens required for each content piece. The end-user then downloads the selected content piece in encrypted form. If the user has purchased sufficient tokens for the selected content piece, the device consumes the predefined number of license tokens and uses a unique device identifier and the content identifier for the selected piece to generate a unique license key for accessing protected decryption software. The license key enables only the user's end-user device to decrypt only the selected content piece. The consumed license tokens and decrypted content are reported to the distributor for proper allocation of revenue to those in the distribution chain. | 09-30-2010 |
20110010297 | Computer-Implemented Method and System for Controlling Third Party Access to Personal Content and Computer-Readable Storage Medium Employed Therein - A computer-implemented system and method for controlling third party access to personal content includes accepting different versions of personal content, displaying a public version of the content, prompting for a passcode and then displaying a private version of the content that is dependent on the passcode. | 01-13-2011 |
20110082796 | COPYRIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A copyright management system for registering a document read by a multifunction peripheral in a database as a copyrighted work and charging a copyright fee for use of the registered document includes a setting unit, a registration control unit, and a notification unit. The setting unit sets attribute information including a monitoring range within which to monitor an update status of the document read by the multifunction peripheral. The registration control unit adds the attribute information set by the setting unit to the document and registers the document with the added attribute information in the database. The notification unit monitors the update status of the document within the monitoring range and notifies an apparatus set as a notification destination in the attribute information of the monitored update status. | 04-07-2011 |
20110087601 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE VIEW OF IT ASSETS AS SELF SERVICE INQUIRY/UPDATE TRANSACTIONS - This disclosure describes, generally, methods and systems for providing consolidated self service IT asset management. The method includes displaying, on a display device of an IT asset management system, an IT asset management user interface (UI), logging in, by an IT assets custodian, to the IT assets management UI, and displaying, at the IT assets management UI, an aggregated view of all IT assets assigned to the IT asset custodian. The aggregated view of the IT assets is generated from a plurality of IT asset assignment sources. The method further includes providing, the IT asset custodian with the ability to management the assigned IT assets and accurately account for the asset according to its actual use. | 04-14-2011 |
20110087602 | ELECTRONIC DISPLAY DEVICE CONTENT CACHING AND TRANSACTIONS - A system and method for purchases of stored electronic content stored on an electronic display device are disclosed. The system and method for purchases of stored electronic content may include identifying one or more portions of electronic content to provide on an electronic paper display device, providing the one or more portions of identified electronic content to storage of the electronic paper display device, wherein access to the one or more portions of identified electronic content is restricted, at least in part, until payment is received, providing content information associated with the stored electronic content to a user of the electronic paper display device, providing a payment method allowing the user of the electronic paper display device to purchase access to one or more portions of the stored electronic content while the electronic paper display device is disconnected from a network, and providing access to one or more purchased portions of the stored electronic content, wherein access includes access when the electronic paper display device is disconnected from a network. | 04-14-2011 |
20110307385 | CONTENT CONVERSION TRACKING - The present technology allows reliable and accurate tracking of conversions of invitational content by storing token identifying items of invitational content presented to the user within a cookie jar of a local occurrence of an online-store application. When a purchase or download is made from the online store, the cookies are sent to the online store, which can match the purchase or download with the tokens. Thus, conversions can be tracked as they are completed. | 12-15-2011 |
20120030120 | ENFORCEMENT OF SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A BUSINESS MODEL - A functional model of a business process which is annotated with security requirements is provided. Platform-specific executable code and at least one configuration file for a given security enforcement component to enforce the security requirements of the model are then generated automatically. | 02-02-2012 |
20120143765 | CONTENT COPY SYSTEM, CONTENT USAGE APPARATUS, MANAGEMENT SERVER, CONTENT USAGE METHOD, CONTENT USAGE PROGRAM, AND INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Provided is a content copy system that distributes main content (e.g., movie) and sub-content using a rental optical medium and properly recovers the usage fee for sub-content separately from the usage fee for main content. The content copy system includes: a content usage apparatus comprising an acquisition unit that acquires usage ID provided thereto in exchange for the usage fee for content, a transmission unit that transmits the acquired usage ID to the management server, and a usage unit that receives a decryption key from the management server and records the decryption key and encrypted content on a recording medium; and a management server comprising a storage unit storing usage IDs and decryption keys in one-to-one correspondence, and a control unit that, when receiving usage ID from the content usage apparatus, transmits a decryption key for content corresponding to the usage ID and performs settlement processing for the usage ID. | 06-07-2012 |
20120303533 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING, DISTRIBUTING AND ENFORCING FOR-HIRE VEHICLE OPERATING PARAMETERS - Systems and methods of securing, distribution and enforcing for-hire vehicle operating parameters are described whereby a first computer system maintaining the parameters generates a data packet that is distributed to a second computer system which acts as a meter (such as a taximeter, limousine meter or shuttle meter) for the for-hire vehicle. The first computer system may secure or encrypt the data packet according to a security protocol associated with the second computer system. Once the second computer system receives the data packet, it may validate and extract the operating parameters contained within it. The second computer system may then store the operating parameters and operate according to the parameters by, for example, calculating fares for passengers that make use of the for-hire vehicle associated with the second computer system. The second computer system may include a secure segment that is attached to the for-hire vehicle and a non-secure segment that may be easily removed to prevent theft or for repairs. | 11-29-2012 |
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705053000 | Including third party for collecting or distributing payment (e.g., clearinghouse) | 12 |
20080243695 | MANAGING LEAD-BASED FEEDBACK IN A NETWORK COMMERCE SYSTEM - A network commerce system comprises a product sale listing searchable by a consumer and comprising one or more products provided by a third-party. A lead tracking module is operable to track consumer leads provided to the third-party vendor. A communications module enables the consumer and third-party vendor to communicate; and a feedback module enables at least one of the consumer and the third-party vendor to leave feedback regarding a lead tracked via the lead tracking module based on a handshake. | 10-02-2008 |
20080243696 | Non-repudiation for digital content delivery - Systems and methods for managing digital rights are provided. Remote authentication of a user's identity and the user's right to receive digital content may be performed in an incontrovertible manner such that the user may not repudiate the transaction. User authentication may be performed in a manner that safeguards the user's privacy and may be distributed across multiple communication channels or systems to provide additional assurance that remote users are in fact who they claim to be. | 10-02-2008 |
20080249945 | Method and apparatus for maintaining software at a third-party server - One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates maintaining software at a third-party server. During operation, the system receives the software at the third-party server, wherein the end-user has rights to the software. The system also receives information which is associated with the software at the third-party server. The system then stores the software and the information at the third-party server on behalf of the end-user. Furthermore, note that storing the software and the information at the third-party server facilitates subsequent installations of the software on a client. | 10-09-2008 |
20090119215 | SECURE E-PAYMENTS - Systems and methods that supply a fair transaction when a user (e.g., buyer) obtains digital content that is ordered from a merchant. A trusted component associated with a device of a user can compute a cryptographic hash value for the digital content (e.g., during a download thereof), wherein such hash value cannot be altered (e.g., tampered) by the user. Accordingly, the subject innovation implements a trusted agent on a user's device, wherein such agent itself can further be downloaded to the user device as part of the transaction. | 05-07-2009 |
20100174652 | CRYPTOGRAPHIC METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR STORAGE MEDIA ELECTRONIC RIGHT MANAGEMENT IN CLOSED AND CONNECTED APPLIANCES - A rights management arrangement for storage media such as optical digital video disks (DVDs, also called digital versatile disks) provides adequate copy protection in a limited, inexpensive mass-produceable, low-capability platform such as a dedicated home consumer disk player and also provides enhanced, more flexible security techniques and methods when the same media are used with platforms having higher security capabilities. A control object (or set) defines plural rights management rules for instance, price for performance or rules governing redistribution. Low capability platforms may enable only a subset of the control rules such as controls on copying or marking of played material. Higher capability platforms may enable all (or different subsets) of the rules. Cryptographically strong security is provided by encrypting at least some of the information carried by the media and enabling decryption based on the control set and/or other limitations. A secure “software container” can be used to protectively encapsulate (e.g., by cryptographic techniques) various digital property content (e.g., audio, video, game, etc.) and control object (i.e., set of rules) information. A standardized container format is provided for general use on/with various mediums and platforms. In addition, a special purpose container may be provided for DVD medium and appliances (e.g., recorders, players, etc.) that contains DVD program content (digital property) and DVD medium specific rules. The techniques, systems and methods disclosed herein are capable of achieving compatibility with other protection standards, such as for example, CGMA and Matsushita data protection standards adopted for DVDs. Cooperative rights management may also be provided, where plural networked rights management arrangements collectively control a rights management event on one or more of such arrangements. | 07-08-2010 |
20110029435 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRONIC CONTENT - A system for distributing electronic content may include a content repository including one or more electronic content items. The content repository may be in communication with one or more content databases. The system may include a user interface in communication with the content repository. The user interface may be configured to receive a selection from a content administrator of one or more electronic content items available from the one or more content databases, and one or more end users to whom the selected electronic content items are assigned. The system may include one or more end user devices in communication with the content repository. Each end user device may be associated with an end user and an end user account. Each end user device may be configured to receive the selected electronic content items that are assigned to the corresponding end user from the content repository. | 02-03-2011 |
20110047077 | Trusted Infrastructure Support Systems, Methods and Techniques for Secure Electronic Commerce Electronic Transactions and Rights Management - An integrated, modular array of administrative and support services are provided for electronic commerce and electronic rights and transaction management. These administrative and support services supply a secure foundation for conducting transaction-related capabilities over electronic networks, and can also be adapted to the specific needs of electronic commerce value chains. In one embodiment a Distributed Commerce Utility having a secure, programmable, distributed architecture provides these administrative and support services. The Distributed Commerce Utility may comprise a number of Commerce Utility Systems. These Commerce Utility Systems provide a web of infrastructure support available to, and reusable by, the entire electronic community and/or many of its participants. Different support functions can be collected together in hierarchical and/or networked relationships to suit various business models or other objectives. Modular support functions can be combined in different arrays to form different Commerce Utility Systems for different design implementations and purposes. | 02-24-2011 |
20110047078 | Trusted Infrastructure Support Systems, Methods and Techniques for Secure Electronic Commerce Electronic Transactions and Rights Management - An integrated, modular array of administrative and support services are provided for electronic commerce and electronic rights and transaction management. These administrative and support services supply a secure foundation for conducting transaction-related capabilities over electronic networks, and can also be adapted to the specific needs of electronic commerce value chains. In one embodiment a Distributed Commerce Utility having a secure, programmable, distributed architecture provides these administrative and support services. The Distributed Commerce Utility may comprise a number of Commerce Utility Systems. These Commerce Utility Systems provide a web of infrastructure support available to, and reusable by, the entire electronic community and/or many of its participants. Different support functions can be collected together in hierarchical and/or networked relationships to suit various business models or other objectives. Modular support functions can be combined in different arrays to form different Commerce Utility Systems for different design implementations and purposes. | 02-24-2011 |
20110178932 | ARTISTIC WORK DOWNLOAD TRANSACTION (AWDT) - A method for providing a pay-direct-to-owner (PDO) online transaction monetization service, for products and services delivered by online download, email, postal service mail, commercial delivery service, pick-up or performance on-site, utilizing web-based server systems to interface with telecom, wireless, satellite and cable internet service provider (ISP) company systems, separately or in concert, to process and close sales transactions transferring absolute ownership rights, initiated from any online location or website using any internet connected device. This business method will protect and monetize downloadable digital files and other products offered for sale online by systematically collecting payment for online purchases from ISPs and directing those payments to a product owner through a third-party online transaction payment collection conduit. | 07-21-2011 |
20110276493 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A FINANCIAL DOCUMENT CLEARINGHOUSE AND SECURE DELIVERY NETWORK - An electronic clearinghouse system (ECS) for securely delivering, retrieving, authenticating, storing, generating and distributing messages, such as financial documents and/or records are described. For message providers, the ECS can provide a secure and trusted venue for delivering messages, such as messages including financial data to their clients that reduces their delivery costs. For users of the ECS, the ECS can provide a central location where each user can receive and consolidate their messages, such as financial documents and associated financial data from a number of different financial data providers. To facilitate these functions, the ECS can include an automated system for recording delivery status as well as evidence of delivery of messages, including whether a message has been viewed by a particular user. Further, the ECS can include components for scheduling events, such as monetary transfers and bill payments, and providing reminders for such events. Also, the ECS can provide utilities that allow a user to package and securely deliver messages to other users. | 11-10-2011 |
20120136793 | Method for connecting a human key identification to objects and content or identification, tracking, delivery, advertising, and marketing - A method for connecting a human key identification to objects and content or identification, tracking, delivery, advertising, and marketing. An Independent Clearing House Agent (ICHA) server is connected to a human key server. The human key server is connected to a translation server and universal virtual world (UVW) server for the management of a plurality of methods and device integrally working as one system. A virtual world airport (VWA) server is connected to a Mobile, Handheld, and Independent Device Application Development (MHIDAD) server which in turn communicates with an illumination transformer audio video manager interactive server transmitter (ITAVMIST which communicates with a virtual cash virtual currency (VCVC) server. The authentication unit also creating identification data; and sending to verification; a match combined with 9 out of 17 positive point evaluations returns, via an Internet connection to the mobile device. | 05-31-2012 |
20130124420 | SECURE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENFORCEMENT OF PRIVACY POLICY AND PROTECTION OF CONFIDENTIALITY - The invention includes various systems, architectures, frameworks and methodologies that can securely enforce a privacy policy. A method is included for securely guaranteeing a privacy policy between two enterprises, comprising: creating a message at a first enterprise, wherein the message includes a request for data concerning a third party and a privacy policy of the first enterprise; signing and certifying the message that the first enterprise has a tamper-proof system with a privacy rules engine and that the privacy policy of the first entity will be enforced by the privacy rules engine of the first enterprise; sending the message to a second enterprise; and running a privacy rules engine at the second enterprise to compare the privacy policy of the first enterprise with a set of privacy rules for the third party. | 05-16-2013 |
705054000 | Adding plural layers of rights or limitations by other than the original producer | 13 |
20080243697 | DIGITAL GAME DISTRIBUTION AND ROYALTY CALCULATION - Systems and methods of digitally distributing digital game content and tracking royalties for the digital game content may include a correlated title key, retail key, and license key. The a correlated title key, retail key, and license key may be used to generate a royalty rate. For example, a royalty rate may be generated based on the license key. Additionally, a royalty price may be generated based on the title key. Then, a royalty amount may be computed by multiplying the royalty rate and the royalty price. The royalty amount may be stored in a retailer account that corresponds to the retail key. | 10-02-2008 |
20080301053 | SERVICE BROKER - A method, associated with a platform that includes a number of distributed proxies and a hub, includes receiving, at a first proxy, a communication from a first entity intended for a second entity and forwarding control information to the hub. The method may also include identifying parameters associated with communications between the first and second entities and forwarding the parameters to the first proxy. The method may further include processing, by the first proxy, the communication in accordance with the parameters, forwarding, by the proxy, the processed communication to a second proxy, and forwarding, by the second proxy, the processed communication to the second entity. | 12-04-2008 |
20080313085 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO SHARE A GUEST VERSION OF RIGHTS BETWEEN DEVICES - A method to share a guest version of rights between two devices is described. For one embodiment, a non-guest rights object may be converted to a guest rights object by withholding certain information when conducting a secure transfer or sharing of rights. For another embodiment, rights issuers that issue rights for content create two digitally signed rights objects where one rights object may reference the other rights object. For yet another embodiment, a rights issuer's digital signature may be used to ensure source and data integrity of a guest rights object and prevent counterfeiting of guest rights objects. For still another embodiment, a secret shared between the rights issuer and a device, or a set of devices, to which a rights object is cryptographically bound. | 12-18-2008 |
20090037335 | Operator-assisted transaction system - An operator-assisted transaction system for communicating with a portable terminal presented by a customer. The system has a wireless transceiver for communicating with the portable terminal. The system also has a transaction processor coupled to the wireless transceiver. The transaction processor establishes communications with the portable terminal, receives a pre-staged request block including a pre-staged transaction from the portable terminal, and parses the request block to ascertain a customer identification and transaction details. The system also has an operator display coupled to the transaction processor for presenting the customer identification and transaction details to an operator to allow the operator to fulfill the pre-staged transaction. | 02-05-2009 |
20090265278 | DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT OF CONTENT WHEN CONTENT IS A FUTURE LIVE EVENT - A system for managing use of digital content within a trusted community. An access list defines the trusted community. License requests for use of content made from outside the trusted community are handled in accordance with a license request policy process. | 10-22-2009 |
20090327137 | Method and apparatus for establishing usage rights for digital content to be created in the future - A method for creating a digital work having content and usage rights related to the content, the digital work being adapted to be used within a system having repositories for controlling use of content, the method including issuing a license to a consumer, the license permitting the consumer to access the content of the digital work to be created in the future. The issuing step further includes determining the usage rights that can be included in the license, the usage rights specifying a type of use of the content that is enforceable by a repository; electronically generating a license based on the usage rights; and creating the digital work as the content is being created or after the content is created, wherein the step of creating the digital work includes securing the content before the digital work is distributed to the consumer. | 12-31-2009 |
20100131411 | Method for Secure Storage and Delivery of Media Content - The memory device contains control structures that allow media content to be stored securely and distributed in a manner envisioned by the content owner, or service providers involved in the distribution. A wide variety of different avenues become available for distributing media content using such memory devices, such as where the devices contain one or more of the following: abridged preview media content, encrypted unabridged media content, prepaid content, rights and/or rules governing access to such content. The memory device has a type of control structures that enable a service provider (who can also be the content owner) to create a secure environment for media content distribution where end users and terminals register with the service provider, and gain access to the content in a manner controlled by the service provider. The various components to be loaded (e.g. abridged preview media content, encrypted unabridged media content, prepaid content, rights and/or rules governing access to such content) may be generated and loaded in a secure and efficient manner. | 05-27-2010 |
20100145859 | CONTROL DEVICE, REPRODUCING DEVICE, PERMISSION SERVER, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CONTROL DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REPRODUCING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PERMISSION SERVER - A control device comprising control means for controlling a reproducing device to reproduce multimedia data is provided. The control device also comprises receiving means for receiving, from the reproducing device, a request to acquire permission data, which is contained in a permission server, said permission data enabling reproduction of the multimedia data, and said request comprising location information that indicates a location of the permission data and authentication information of the reproducing device, acquiring means for acquiring the permission data from the location indicated by the location information, said acquiring means sending the authentication information to the permission server, and sending means for sending the permission data to the reproducing device. | 06-10-2010 |
20100169221 | Method for Providing License Corresponding to Encrypted Contents to Client Apparatus and Digital Rights Management Conversion System Using the Method - Disclosed are a method for providing a license corresponding to encrypted contents to a client apparatus, which provides a license in response to a request of the license corresponding to contents super-distributed to a third person in a DRM conversion system, and a DRM conversion system using the same. First digital rights contents type first contents and a first license corresponding to the first contents are digital rights management converted to generate second digital rights contents type second contents and a second license corresponding to the second contents. A license request corresponding to the second contents super-distributed to a third person is received. A second license corresponding to the second contents super-distributed is requested from a server corresponding to the second digital right management. The second license corresponding to the second contents super-distributed is received and transmitted to the third person. | 07-01-2010 |
20100228673 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING DIGITAL STRINGS TO PROVIDE SECURE DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL CONTENT - A method and system for secure distribution of digital content, using a disintegration tool under control of a distributor of the digital content to divide the digital content into protected and unprotected segments, delivering the unprotected segments to the customer along with installation software and identification information. The segments to be protected are modified using the identification information on the distribution medium and hardware information unique to a particular customer device. Upon communication of this information from the customer device, the modified segments are sent to the customer device for integration with the unprotected segments to generate a modified digital content operable only on the particular customer device. | 09-09-2010 |
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