SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING, OBTAINING AND USING DIGITAL MEDIA FILES

Title:

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING, OBTAINING AND USING DIGITAL MEDIA FILES

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2004021621

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

Systems and methods for distributing, obtaining and using digital media files are disclosed. An exemplary method for distributing media files may include receiving a digital media file from a media file server. A plurality of digital media files are stored on the file server. In addition, a plurality of other media vending devices are also in electronic communication with the media file server. A request may then be received to transmit a copy of the digital media file to a portable electronic device. License information uniquely associated with the copy of the digital media file may then be determined. The copy of the digital media file and the license information may then be transmitted to the portable electronic device.

Inventors:

NIXON MICHAEL (US)

Application Number:

PCT/US2003/026535

Publication Date:

July 15, 2004

Filing Date:

August 26, 2003

Export Citation:

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Assignee:

WHEREVER MEDIA INC (US)
NIXON MICHAEL (US)

International Classes:

G06F17/30; G06F21/00; G06Q10/10; G06Q30/06; (IPC1-7): G06F17/60

Foreign References:

US5638443A	1997-06-10
US5993498A	1999-11-30
US5892900A	1999-04-06

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