Downloading and transfer of audio or video data from video broadcasts
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1. A method, comprising:
- receiving an order for audio or video data via user selection from a video broadcast through a video viewing system;
transmitting the order from the video viewing system to a server and data storage device; and
transmitting the requested audio or video data to the user in a portable electronic form.
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Abstract
A method for purchasing, downloading, and transferring audio and/or video data files through video broadcasts is disclosed. The user signals the set-top box of his video viewing system that he is interested in downloading the audio/video data file being offered. The box records the time, the channel being viewed, and, where applicable, the user ID. The box then sends this information to the controlling server when it next reports in. The server transmits the requested data, either over the Internet or by broadcasting it back to the set-top box, where it can be downloaded to a desired format.
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21 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
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receiving an order for audio or video data via user selection from a video broadcast through a video viewing system;
transmitting the order from the video viewing system to a server and data storage device; and
transmitting the requested audio or video data to the user in a portable electronic form. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system comprising:
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a video viewing system for displaying a video program and receiving orders for audio or video data from a viewer;
a broadcast system over which to send the video programs;
a server for receiving and processing orders for audio or video data a communications medium between the video viewing system and the server; and
a link between the server and the viewer for delivery of the audio or video data in a portable electronic form. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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17. A machine-readable storage medium tangibly embodying a sequence of instructions executable by the machine to perform a method comprising:
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receiving an order for audio or video data via user selection from a video broadcast through a video viewing system;
transmitting the order from the video viewing system to a server and data storage device; and
transmitting the requested audio or video data to the user in a portable electronic form.
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