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Purchase and delivery of digital content using multiple devices and data networks
Assignee: Concert Technology Corp
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Filing: 2000-10-13
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Granted: 2003-01-14
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Expires: 2020-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A system that facilitates the purchase and delivery of audio and video content (e.g., entertainment media) over the Internet is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the disclosed system allows a user who hears or sees an audio or video broadcast to use a cell phone or other wireless device to order the broadcast material, and have it remotely delivered to an independent device (e.g., the user's personal computer) without further user intervention. Thus, the system allows the user to order the desired content using a wireless device that the user will often have in his or her possession when he or she hears or sees the desired content, but to have the content delivered to a second remote device.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Henrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:40
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L67/00; H04L67/01; H04L67/06; G; G06; G06Q; G06Q30/00; G06Q30/06; G06Q30/0601; H04H; H04H60/00; H04H60/35; H04H60/38; H04H60/41; H04H60/43; H04H60/76; H04H60/81; H04H60/82; H04H60/83; H04H60/85; H04L67/02; H04L67/025; H04L67/04; H04L67/50; H04L67/53; H04L69/00; H04L69/30; H04L69/32; H04L69/322; H04L69/329; H04N; H04N21/00; H04N21/40; H04N21/41; H04N21/414; H04N21/4143; H04N21/422; H04N21/4227; H04N21/45; H04N21/462; H04N21/4622; H04N21/47; H04N21/472; H04N21/475; H04N21/4753; H04N21/60; H04N21/61; H04N21/6156; H04N21/6181; H04N21/80; H04N21/81; H04N21/8106; H04N21/8113; H04N7/00; H04N7/16; H04N7/173; H04N7/17309; H04N7/17318; H04H20/00; H04H20/86; H04H20/93
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
308 words
A system for the delivery of digital content corresponding to content received by a broadcast receiver in the possession of an individual, the individual also possessing a first device adapted to transmit and receive data messages and having access to a second device adapted to receive digital files, comprising: a server having access to titles of songs included in broadcast content, and to titles of albums associated with the songs; the first device adapted for use by the individual to interactively access the server and identify to the server a station being received by the broadcast receiver; the server being further adapted to provide the user via the first device information concerning the broadcast song and the broadcast album; the first device being further adapted to facilitate selection by the user of desired content from the provided information; wherein, before the individual interactively accesses the server via the first device, the server is previously accessed by the individual from the second device to configure a software agent on the second device that is adapted to act autonomously for the user in delivering content to the second device; the software agent on the second device being automatically initiated with initiation of the second device, and adapted to automatically register with the server upon such automatic initiation so as to be available to communicate with the server without the intervention or presence of the individual; the server and the software agent being adapted, upon selection of desired content by the individual, to exchange information to securely identify the second device and convey authorization to have the desired content delivered to the second device without the intervention or presence of the individual; and the software agent being adapted, upon the authorization being conveyed, to facilitate the delivery and storage of the desired content without the intervention or presence of the individual.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
308 words
A system for the delivery of digital content corresponding to content received by a broadcast receiver in the possession of an individual, the individual also possessing a first device adapted to transmit and receive data messages and having access to a second device adapted to receive digital files, comprising: a server having access to titles of songs included in broadcast content, and to titles of albums associated with the songs; the first device adapted for use by the individual to interactively access the server and identify to the server a station being received by the broadcast receiver; the server being further adapted to provide the user via the first device information concerning the broadcast song and the broadcast album; the first device being further adapted to facilitate selection by the user of desired content from the provided information; wherein, before the individual interactively accesses the server via the first device, the server is previously accessed by the individual from the second device to configure a software agent on the second device that is adapted to act autonomously for the user in delivering content to the second device; the software agent on the second device being automatically initiated with initiation of the second device, and adapted to automatically register with the server upon such automatic initiation so as to be available to communicate with the server without the intervention or presence of the individual; the server and the software agent being adapted, upon selection of desired content by the individual, to exchange information to securely identify the second device and convey authorization to have the desired content delivered to the second device without the intervention or presence of the individual; and the software agent being adapted, upon the authorization being conveyed, to facilitate the delivery and storage of the desired content without the intervention or presence of the individual.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the first data device is a digital cell phone adapted to communicate with the server via a wireless connection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 2 , wherein the wireless connection is established via a local area wireless network.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the first data device is a PDA with a wireless connection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the content received by the broadcast receiver is broadcast via a digital satellite network.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the content received by the broadcast receiver is broadcast via a cable network.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the interactive manner in which the first device communicates with the server is via a voice telephone call.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 7 , wherein the voice call is taken by a human.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 7 , wherein the voice call is taken by a voice response system.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein selected content is downloaded through a community or subscription service that does not charge for each download.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein selected content is downloaded from a second server upon authorization.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 11 , wherein the second server is operated by the same entity that operates the first server.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 11 , wherein the second server is operated by a distinct entity from the entity that operates the first server.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the second data device is a PC.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the second data device is a music playback client that has connectivity to the Internet.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the second data device is preconfigured with the piece of software before being purchased by the individual.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the second data device communicates with the first server via a wireless connection.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 , where the second data device maintains an always-on connection to the Internet.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the second data device periodically connects to the Internet and checks with the first server to determine whether there is content for the second data device to download.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the server multicasts content and the second data device is provided with a code that permits it to decrypt and save a particular portion of the multicast content.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the second data device comprises a digital receiver for a digital radio broadcast and is given instructions to save a particular song.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising a digital recording device for recording the downloaded music.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 22 , wherein the digital recording device comprises a recordable CD ROM or minidisk.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 22 , wherein the digital recording device comprises removable FLASH memory usable in a portable MP3 player.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the server is adapted to bill the individual for downloaded content.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the second data device is a PC with a wired Internet connection.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
191 words
A system for the delivery of digital content, comprising: a broadcast receiver in the possession of an individual; a first device in the possession of the individual and adapted to transmit and receive data messages; a server adapted to be accessed in an interactive manner by the individual using the first device to select desired content corresponding to content received by the broadcast receiver; a second device, comprising: a thin client adapted to facilitate the downloading of digital content from the server by automatically interacting with the server after selection of desired content by the individual; wherein the server is adapted to: identify the second device from among a plurality of devices; determine whether the second device is currently registered with the server; if the second device is currently registered with the server, determine the name and location of the desired content selected by the individual and transmit said name and location to said thin client on said second device; and wherein said thin client is adapted to transmit a request for said desired content using said name and location and to receive said desired content in response to said request.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
191 words
A system for the delivery of digital content, comprising: a broadcast receiver in the possession of an individual; a first device in the possession of the individual and adapted to transmit and receive data messages; a server adapted to be accessed in an interactive manner by the individual using the first device to select desired content corresponding to content received by the broadcast receiver; a second device, comprising: a thin client adapted to facilitate the downloading of digital content from the server by automatically interacting with the server after selection of desired content by the individual; wherein the server is adapted to: identify the second device from among a plurality of devices; determine whether the second device is currently registered with the server; if the second device is currently registered with the server, determine the name and location of the desired content selected by the individual and transmit said name and location to said thin client on said second device; and wherein said thin client is adapted to transmit a request for said desired content using said name and location and to receive said desired content in response to said request.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2014-01-13 | 2014-07-15 | 2015-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |