System and method for multimedia content composition and distribution
First Claim
1. A custom content presentation system through which users can influence presented content, comprising:
- a client such as a PC, PMP, or other device capable of stimulating human senses which is capable of receiving data from and conveying data to a server;
a server which conveys, receives, and stores data;
a content rating and information request system; and
a server-based reporting tool.
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Abstract
A system and method are disclosed which allows multimedia content to be delivered to a computer, personal desktop assistant, portable media player, or other electronic device. Such content may include advertisements, and distribution of content may emulate current television and/or radio broadcasts. Content may be encrypted or otherwise secured, and such security may restrict use of some content; examples of such restrictions may include limiting content to specific devices, specific users, or a predefined number of playbacks. Users of the present invention may also indicate a preference for a particular content type or types, and content may be chosen by the present invention based on user preferences. Users may further refine content preferences as content is experienced, thus providing a more enjoyable experience. Users of the present invention may indicate a desire to purchase content or find out more about specific content, and such desires may be recorded for later review or action.
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30 Claims
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1. A custom content presentation system through which users can influence presented content, comprising:
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a client such as a PC, PMP, or other device capable of stimulating human senses which is capable of receiving data from and conveying data to a server;
a server which conveys, receives, and stores data;
a content rating and information request system; and
a server-based reporting tool. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for individualized content distribution comprising the steps of:
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selecting content based on user preferences, content author or publisher preferences;
preparing said content, including the addition of ownership, authorship, and other digital rights information, and content compression or encryption;
conveying said content to a PMP, PC, or other device from which said content may be experienced; and
removing said content after a length of time, number of experiences, or other event. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A custom content presentation system through which users can influence presented content, comprising:
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a client such as a PC, PMP, or other device capable of stimulating human senses which is capable of receiving data from and conveying data to a server;
a server which conveys, receives, and stores data;
a content rating and information request system; and
a server-based reporting tool;
wherein said server stores content, content attributes, and content reviews;
said server conveys some content information to a client along with said content;
users experience said content through a device;
users rate content during or after such content is experienced;
users request information about or indicate a desire to purchase content as it is experienced;
user ratings, information requests, and purchase requests are conveyed to a server; and
said user ratings and requests are used to select additional content for a client, and to generate usage statistics and other information for content creators.
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30. A method for individualized content distribution comprising the steps of:
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selecting content based on user preferences, content author or publisher preferences;
preparing said content, including the addition of ownership, authorship, and other digital rights information, and content compression or encryption;
conveying said content to a PMP, PC, or other device from which said content may be experienced; and
removing said content after a length of time, number of experiences, or other event;
the method further comprising the steps of a user;
specifying content preferences in a web page or other machine-readable format;
said content selected based on such preferences;
selected content processed for conveyance and conveyed to a device;
said content experienced by said user;
said user rating said content;
all or a portion of said content at or above a certain rating level being maintained on a device, while some portion of said content may be removed from a device once said content has been experienced; and
content remaining on a device is only experienced after approval from a server, content author, or content provider.
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