US6763345B1
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List building system
Assignee: Premier International Associates LLC
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Filing: 2001-01-26
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Granted: 2004-07-13
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Expires: 2021-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A system implementable using a programmable processor includes a plurality of pre-stored commands for building an inventory of audio, musical, works or audio/visual works, such as music videos. A plurality of works can be collected together in a list for purposes of establishing a play or a presentation sequence. The list can be visually displayed and edited. A plurality of lists can be stored for subsequent retrieval. A selected list can be retrieved and executed. Upon execution, the works of the list are presented sequentially either audibly or visually. The works can be read locally from a source, such as a CD, or can be obtained, via wireless transmission, from a remote inventory. If desired, establishment of a predetermined credit can be a pre-condition to being able to add items to the list for presentation.
Inventors
- 👤 James D. Hempleman
- 👤 Sandra M. Hempleman
- 👤 Neil A. Schneider
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:20
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/02; G11B27/031; G11B27/034; G06; G06F; G06F16/00; G06F16/40; G06F16/43; G06F16/438; G06F16/4387; G06F16/48; G06F16/60; G06F16/63; G06F16/638; G06F16/639; G10; G10H; G10H1/00; G10H1/0008; G11B27/10; G11B27/11; G11B27/34; G11B27/36; G10H2240/00; G10H2240/121; G10H2240/131; G11B2220/00; G11B2220/20; G11B2220/21; G11B2220/213; G11B2220/25; G11B2220/2537; G11B2220/2545; G11B2220/2562; G11B2220/40; G11B2220/41; G11B2220/90; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S707/00; Y10S707/912; Y10S707/913; Y10S707/922; Y10S707/99931; Y10S707/99941; Y10S707/99948
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 120
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A system for creating a list of selected works comprising: a source of works which may include at least in part, an audio component; a visual output device; circuitry, coupled to the source and the output device, including executable instructions for building a displayable inventory of works and for creating and displaying an executable play list of works on the output device, including at least some of the works in the inventory, at the same time that a portion of the inventory is being displayed; and additional instructions for creating an editing command overlay for editing the displayed list of works.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
A system for creating a list of selected works comprising: a source of works which may include at least in part, an audio component; a visual output device; circuitry, coupled to the source and the output device, including executable instructions for building a displayable inventory of works and for creating and displaying an executable play list of works on the output device, including at least some of the works in the inventory, at the same time that a portion of the inventory is being displayed; and additional instructions for creating an editing command overlay for editing the displayed list of works.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system as in claim 1 which includes an output device coupled to the building circuitry for presenting the works on the play list to the output device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A system as in claim 2 which includes a device for storage of digital representations of a plurality of works.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system as in claim 3 which includes circuitry for presenting the works on a selected, edited list to one of an audio output device or a video output device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A system as in claim 4 wherein the circuitry includes a programmable processor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system as in claim 3 which includes instructions for conducting analysis of the characteristics of works on a selected list.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A system as in claim 6 which includes executable instructions for sorting works in accordance with a pre-selected parameter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system as in claim 7 which includes instructions to present works, sorted in accordance with the pre-selected parameter, to the output device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system as in claim 3 which includes instructions establishing information pertaining to at least one of invoicing, royalty paying, demand analysis, or, popularity of selected works.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A system as in claim 3 which includes instructions to download a work on a selected play list wherein the work is not available locally.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
93 words
A system for creating a list of selected titles comprising: a source of works which may include, at least in part, an audio component; a visual output device; circuitry, coupled to the source and the output device, for building an inventory list of works and for creating a displayable list of works of at least some of the inventory on the output device wherein the circuitry includes instructions for selecting works to be included in the displayable list in accordance with a selected characteristic, and, for executing a plurality of such selected works.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
93 words
A system for creating a list of selected titles comprising: a source of works which may include, at least in part, an audio component; a visual output device; circuitry, coupled to the source and the output device, for building an inventory list of works and for creating a displayable list of works of at least some of the inventory on the output device wherein the circuitry includes instructions for selecting works to be included in the displayable list in accordance with a selected characteristic, and, for executing a plurality of such selected works.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
A system as in claim 11 which includes executable instructions for selecting works to be included in the displayable list in accordance with one of a selected audio characteristic, a selected video characteristic, or a selected popularity indicium.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
A system as in claim 12 which includes circuitry for editing a selected list.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system as in claim 13 which includes instructions for displaying at least part of the inventory list simultaneously with displaying at least part of the edited list.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
A system as in claim 14 which includes instructions for downloading a work not locally available.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
A system as in claim 14 which includes instructions for presenting downloaded advertisements.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
A system as in claim 14 which includes instructions for establishing at least one of royalty payments, or, billing information.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
16 words
A system as in clam 17 which includes instructions for downloading a work not locally available.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
16 words
A system as in clam 17 which includes instructions for downloading a work not locally available.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
51 words
A system comprising: executable instructions for accessing at least one source of works; executable instructions for creating at least one play list; and executable instructions for presenting works on the at least one play list and for maintaining information pertaining to royalty payments for at least some of the presented works.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
51 words
A system comprising: executable instructions for accessing at least one source of works; executable instructions for creating at least one play list; and executable instructions for presenting works on the at least one play list and for maintaining information pertaining to royalty payments for at least some of the presented works.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
A system as in claim 19 which includes additional instructions for maintaining information as to popularity of various presented works.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
12 words
A system as in claim 19 which includes instructions for presenting advertisements.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
19 words
A system as in claim 19 which includes executable instructions for maintaining the source, at least in part, locally.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system as in claim 19 which includes executable instructions for obtaining, from a remote source, selected works not locally available.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
A system as in claim 23 which includes executable instructions for visually presenting at least one play list.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system as in claim 24 which includes executable instructions for simultaneously displaying at least part of an inventory of works and at least part of a selected play list.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
A system as in claim 24 which includes instructions for creating and storing a plurality of different play lists.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system as in claim 19 which includes executable instructions for selecting a plurality of works in accordance with a predetermined performance parameter.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
20 words
A system as in claim 27 wherein the executable instructions select works in accordance with pre-specified beats per time interval.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
77 words
A system comprising: executable instructions for accessing at least one source of works; executable instructions for creating and storing multiple play lists; executable instructions for executing a selected play list and for maintaining popularity information pertaining to works from at least one executed play list, which includes executable instruction whereby works are selected in accordance with pre-established criterion; and wherein the criterion corresponds to beats per unit time and the executable instructions select works in accordance therewith.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
77 words
A system comprising: executable instructions for accessing at least one source of works; executable instructions for creating and storing multiple play lists; executable instructions for executing a selected play list and for maintaining popularity information pertaining to works from at least one executed play list, which includes executable instruction whereby works are selected in accordance with pre-established criterion; and wherein the criterion corresponds to beats per unit time and the executable instructions select works in accordance therewith.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
65 words
A system comprising: executable instructions for accessing at least one source of works; executable instructions for creating and storing multiple play lists; executable instructions for executing a selected play list and for displaying advertisements, which includes instructions for selecting works in accordance with a predetermined criterion; and wherein the criterion corresponds to beats per unit time and the executable instructions select works in accordance therewith.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
65 words
A system comprising: executable instructions for accessing at least one source of works; executable instructions for creating and storing multiple play lists; executable instructions for executing a selected play list and for displaying advertisements, which includes instructions for selecting works in accordance with a predetermined criterion; and wherein the criterion corresponds to beats per unit time and the executable instructions select works in accordance therewith.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
57 words
A system comprising: executable instructions for accessing at least one source of works; executable instructions for creating at least one play list by selecting works in accordance with a predetermined criterion; and executable instructions for executing the play list and for maintaining information pertaining to at least one of billing information; royalty payments and popularity of works.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
57 words
A system comprising: executable instructions for accessing at least one source of works; executable instructions for creating at least one play list by selecting works in accordance with a predetermined criterion; and executable instructions for executing the play list and for maintaining information pertaining to at least one of billing information; royalty payments and popularity of works.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
68 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station enabling a user to create a plurality of play lists of multiple works; and second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on a selected play list, via a communications network available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to the user station.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
68 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station enabling a user to create a plurality of play lists of multiple works; and second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on a selected play list, via a communications network available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to the user station.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system as in claim 32 wherein at least some of the works on the list are presented at the user station at substantially the same time they are downloaded.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system as in claim 32 wherein at least some of the works on the list are downloaded each time they are presented on the user station.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system as in claim 32 wherein at least one work on the list is downloaded after determining that the work is not available at the user station.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
19 words
A system as in claim 32 wherein works available at the user station may be included on the list.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
44 words
A system as in claim 32 which includes collection software to collect information used for royalty-related payments that result from presenting works on the list, wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
47 words
A system as in claim 32 which includes collection software to collect information used to keep track of the popularity of at least some of the presented works, wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
34 words
A system as in claim 32 wherein the user station graphically displays simultaneously at least some of an inventory of available works at the remote source and at least a part of the list.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
45 words
A system as in claim 39 which includes control software enabling a local user to select works from the remote inventory for insertion in the list, wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
65 words
A system as in claim 32 which includes control software enabling a local user to sort at least some works in a remote inventory based on user specified selected characteristics of the works and view a screen containing at least some of the sorted works, wherein the control software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
64 words
A system as in claim 32 which includes control software enabling a local user to restrict the works displayed from a remote inventory based on user specified selected characteristics of the works and view a screen containing at least some of the selected works, wherein the control software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
38 words
A system as in claim 32 which includes software for controlling a media writing device, coupled to the user station, whereby selected works on the list can be written to a removable medium after the works are downloaded.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
42 words
A system as in claim 32 which includes software for controlling a media writing device, coupled to the user station, whereby selected works on the list can be written to a removable medium at substantially the same time the works are downloaded.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
63 words
A system as in claim 32 which includes software enabling a user to preview at least a part of a work, wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source and, wherein the work to be previewed is one of, on the list, or, in an inventory of works at the remote source.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
18 words
A system as in claim 32 wherein at least some of the works on the list include advertisements.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
33 words
A system as in claim 32 wherein additional works comprising advertisements are presented at the user station at substantially the same time that works on the list are downloaded to the user station.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
33 words
A system as in claim 33 wherein additional works comprising advertisements are presented at the user station at substantially the same time that works on the list are presented at the user station.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
45 words
A system as in claim 32 which includes software to collect information used for billing-related purposes based on works on the list that have been presented wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
39 words
A system as in claim 32 which includes software to collect information used for billing-related purposes based on presented advertisements, wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
41 words
A system as in claim 32 which includes software to calculate beats per minute for at least some works on the list, wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
16 words
A system as in claim 32 which includes software to monitor one of billing or credit.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system as in claim 32 which includes software for controlling a credit establishing unit comprising at least one of a card reader or a vending unit.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system as in claim 32 which includes software enabling a local user to produce a report at least in part, of the works on the list.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
19 words
A system as in claim 32 wherein at least some of the downloaded works on the list comprise video.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
41 words
A system as in claim 32 wherein at least some or the downloaded works on the list are selected from a class which includes at least one of audio works, moving video works, still video works, and other predetermined sensory works.
Claim 65
Independent Claim
55 words
A method comprising: creating a plurality of play lists with each list including multiple works; presenting the works on a selected play list to a user, including downloading at least some of the works on the list from a remote source, via a communications network that is available at least intermittently, at a user station.
Claim 66
Independent Claim
55 words
A method comprising: creating a plurality of play lists with each list including multiple works; presenting the works on a selected play list to a user, including downloading at least some of the works on the list from a remote source, via a communications network that is available at least intermittently, at a user station.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as in claim 57 wherein at least some of the works are presented at the user station at substantially the same time they are downloaded.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method as in claim 57 wherein at least some of the works are downloaded each time they are presented on the user station.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as in claim 57 wherein at least one work is downloaded after determining that the work is not available at the user station.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as in claim 57 wherein works available at the user station may be included on the list.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as in claim 57 which includes collecting information pertaining to presented works to be used for royalty-related payments.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as in claim 57 which includes collecting information used to keep track of the popularity of at least some of the works presented to the user.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method as in claim 57 including graphically displaying simultaneously at least some of the inventory of available works at the remote source and at least a part of the list.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method as in claim 64 which includes enabling a local user to select works from the remote inventory for insertion in the list.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method as in claim 57 which includes enabling a local user to sort at least some works in a remote inventory based on user specified characteristics of the works and to view a screen containing at least some of the sorted works.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method as in claim 57 which includes enabling a local user to select at least some works in a remote inventory based on user specified characteristics of the works and to view a screen containing at least some of the selected works.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method as in claim 57 which includes controlling a media writing device, coupled to the user station, whereby selected works can be written to a removable medium after the works are downloaded.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method as in claim 57 which includes controlling a media writing device, coupled to the user station, whereby selected works on the list can be written to a removable medium at substantially the same time the works are downloaded.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method as in claim 57 which includes enabling a user to preview at least a part of a work, and, wherein the work to be previewed is one of, on the list, or, in an inventory of works at the remote source.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as in claim 57 wherein at least some of the works on the list include advertisements.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method as in claim 57 including presenting at the user station additional works comprising advertisements at substantially the same time that works on the list are downloaded to the user station.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method as in claim 58 including presenting at the user station additional works comprising advertisements at substantially the same time that works on the list are presented at the user station.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as in claim 57 including collecting information used for billing-related purposes based on the presented works.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as in claim 57 which includes collecting information used for billing-related purposes based on presented advertisements.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as in claim 57 which includes calculating beats per minute for at least some works on the list.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as in claim 57 including monitoring one of billing or credit based on presented works.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method as in claim 57 including controlling a credit establishing unit comprising at least one of a card reader or a vending unit.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as in claim 57 which includes enabling a local user to produce a report of at lest some of the works on the list.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as in claim 57 wherein at least some of the downloaded works comprise video.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method as in claim 57 wherein at least some of the downloaded works are selected from a class which includes at least one of audio works, moving video works, still video works, and other predetermined sensory works.
Claim 91
Independent Claim
136 words
A system comprising; a first plurality of pre-stored instructions enabling a user to identify a selected plurality of works; a second plurality of pre-stored instructions for presenting members of the plurality of works at a presenting station; a third plurality of pre-stored instructions for establishing at least intermittently, a communications link between a source of works and the presenting station with at least some of the works provided at the presenting station, via the link, each time they are presented; and a fourth plurality of pre-stored instructions responsive to the presented works for at least one of collecting royalty payment information, establishing a credit, collecting information for billing, accumulating popularity information or generating selected reports with at least a portion of the first plurality of instructions located at one of the presenting station or the source.
Claim 92
Independent Claim
136 words
A system comprising; a first plurality of pre-stored instructions enabling a user to identify a selected plurality of works; a second plurality of pre-stored instructions for presenting members of the plurality of works at a presenting station; a third plurality of pre-stored instructions for establishing at least intermittently, a communications link between a source of works and the presenting station with at least some of the works provided at the presenting station, via the link, each time they are presented; and a fourth plurality of pre-stored instructions responsive to the presented works for at least one of collecting royalty payment information, establishing a credit, collecting information for billing, accumulating popularity information or generating selected reports with at least a portion of the first plurality of instructions located at one of the presenting station or the source.
Claim 93
Independent Claim
68 words
A method comprising: creating at least one list of multiple works; presenting the works on the list to a user, including downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, that is available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to a user station; and including controlling a credit establishing unit comprising at least one of a card reader or a vending unit.
Claim 94
Independent Claim
68 words
A method comprising: creating at least one list of multiple works; presenting the works on the list to a user, including downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, that is available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to a user station; and including controlling a credit establishing unit comprising at least one of a card reader or a vending unit.
Claim 95
Independent Claim
81 words
A system comprising: executable instructions for accessing at least one source of works; executable instructions for creating at least one play list; executable instructions for executing the at least one play list and for maintaining popularity information pertaining to works from the at least one executed play list; which includes executable instructions whereby works are selected in accordance with a pre-established criterion; and wherein the criterion corresponds to beats per unit time and the executable instructions select works in accordance therewith.
Claim 96
Independent Claim
81 words
A system comprising: executable instructions for accessing at least one source of works; executable instructions for creating at least one play list; executable instructions for executing the at least one play list and for maintaining popularity information pertaining to works from the at least one executed play list; which includes executable instructions whereby works are selected in accordance with a pre-established criterion; and wherein the criterion corresponds to beats per unit time and the executable instructions select works in accordance therewith.
Claim 97
Independent Claim
63 words
A system comprising: executable instructions for accessing at least one source of works; executable instructions for creating at least one play list; executable instructions for executing the play list and for displaying advertisements, which includes instructions for selecting works in accordance with predetermined criterion, and wherein the criterion corresponds to beats per unit time and the executable instructions select works in accordance therewith.
Claim 98
Independent Claim
63 words
A system comprising: executable instructions for accessing at least one source of works; executable instructions for creating at least one play list; executable instructions for executing the play list and for displaying advertisements, which includes instructions for selecting works in accordance with predetermined criterion, and wherein the criterion corresponds to beats per unit time and the executable instructions select works in accordance therewith.
Claim 99
Independent Claim
101 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station for creating at least one list of multiple works; second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on the list, available at least intermittently via a communications network, from a remote source, to the user station; and which includes collection software to collect information used for royalty-related payments that result from presenting works on the list, and wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 100
Independent Claim
101 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station for creating at least one list of multiple works; second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on the list, available at least intermittently via a communications network, from a remote source, to the user station; and which includes collection software to collect information used for royalty-related payments that result from presenting works on the list, and wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 101
Independent Claim
103 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station for creating at least one list of multiple works; second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently from a remote source, to the user station; and which includes collection software to collect information used to keep track of the popularity of at least some of the presented works, wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 102
Independent Claim
103 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station for creating at least one list of multiple works; second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently from a remote source, to the user station; and which includes collection software to collect information used to keep track of the popularity of at least some of the presented works, wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 103
Independent Claim
95 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station for creating at least one list of multiple works; second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to the user station; and which includes software to collect information used for billing-related purposes based on presented advertisements, wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 104
Independent Claim
95 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station for creating at least one list of multiple works; second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to the user station; and which includes software to collect information used for billing-related purposes based on presented advertisements, wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 105
Independent Claim
97 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station for creating at least one list of multiple works; second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on the list; via a communications network, available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to the user station; and which includes software to calculate beats per minute for at least some works on the list, wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 106
Independent Claim
97 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station for creating at least one list of multiple works; second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on the list; via a communications network, available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to the user station; and which includes software to calculate beats per minute for at least some works on the list, wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 107
Independent Claim
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A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station for creating at least one list of multiple works; second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to the user station; and which includes software to monitor one of billing or credit.
Claim 108
Independent Claim
72 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station for creating at least one list of multiple works; second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to the user station; and which includes software to monitor one of billing or credit.
Claim 109
Independent Claim
83 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station for creating at least one list of multiple works; second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently from a remote source, to the user station; and which includes software for controlling a credit establishing unit comprising at least one of a card reader or a vending unit.
Claim 110
Independent Claim
83 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station for creating at least one list of multiple works; second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently from a remote source, to the user station; and which includes software for controlling a credit establishing unit comprising at least one of a card reader or a vending unit.
Claim 111
Independent Claim
62 words
A method comprising: creating at least one list of multiple works; presenting the works on the list to a user, including downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently from a remote source, to a user station; and which includes collecting information pertaining to presented works to be used for royalty-related payments.
Claim 112
Independent Claim
62 words
A method comprising: creating at least one list of multiple works; presenting the works on the list to a user, including downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently from a remote source, to a user station; and which includes collecting information pertaining to presented works to be used for royalty-related payments.
Claim 113
Independent Claim
67 words
A method comprising: creating at least one list of multiple works; presenting the works on the list including downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to a user station; and which includes collecting information used to keep track of the popularity of at least some of the works presented to the user.
Claim 114
Independent Claim
67 words
A method comprising: creating at least one list of multiple works; presenting the works on the list including downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to a user station; and which includes collecting information used to keep track of the popularity of at least some of the works presented to the user.
Claim 115
Independent Claim
59 words
A method comprising: creating at least one list of multiple works; presenting the works on the list including downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to a user station; and which includes calculating beats per minute for at least some works on the list.
Claim 116
Independent Claim
59 words
A method comprising: creating at least one list of multiple works; presenting the works on the list including downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to a user station; and which includes calculating beats per minute for at least some works on the list.
Claim 117
Independent Claim
56 words
A method comprising: creating at least one list of multiple works; presenting the works on the list including downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to a user station; and including monitoring one of billing or credit based on presented works.
Claim 118
Independent Claim
56 words
A method comprising: creating at least one list of multiple works; presenting the works on the list including downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network, available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to a user station; and including monitoring one of billing or credit based on presented works.
Claim 119
Independent Claim
101 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station for creating at least one list of multiple works; and second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to the user station which includes software to collect information used for billing-related purposes based on works on the list that have been presented wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
Claim 120
Independent Claim
101 words
A system comprising: first software executable at least in part at a user station for creating at least one list of multiple works; and second software executable at least in part at the user station for downloading at least some of the works on the list, via a communications network available at least intermittently, from a remote source, to the user station which includes software to collect information used for billing-related purposes based on works on the list that have been presented wherein the software is located, at least in part, at one of the user station or the remote source.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2011-07-13 | 2012-01-12 | 2012-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2015-07-13 | 2016-01-12 | 2016-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |