Multimedia download timer system and method
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1. A system for downloading at least one multimedia content file to a plurality of user computers via a communication network, the system comprising:
- a processor coupled to the communication network, the processor being configured to process a plurality of purchase requests from a plurality of user computers from the network, each purchase request comprising a request to download at least one multimedia content file to a user computer at a user-selected time with a user-selected price;
a storage device coupled to the processor, the storage device being configured to store at least one multimedia content file; and
at least one timer coupled to the processor, wherein the processor is configured to use the timer to download at least one multimedia content file to a user computer at a user-selected time in response to a purchase request from the user computer.
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Abstract
A multimedia download timer system and method is provided. The multimedia download timer system allows users to purchase large content files from a source, such as an Internet content provider, and select various times to download the content files to the users'"'"' computers. For example, the large content files may comprise motion pictures, videos, audio files, such as music, or games. The various download times may be associated with various price options.
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1. A system for downloading at least one multimedia content file to a plurality of user computers via a communication network, the system comprising:
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a processor coupled to the communication network, the processor being configured to process a plurality of purchase requests from a plurality of user computers from the network, each purchase request comprising a request to download at least one multimedia content file to a user computer at a user-selected time with a user-selected price;
a storage device coupled to the processor, the storage device being configured to store at least one multimedia content file; and
at least one timer coupled to the processor, wherein the processor is configured to use the timer to download at least one multimedia content file to a user computer at a user-selected time in response to a purchase request from the user computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22)
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14. A system for downloading at least one multimedia content file to a plurality of user computers via a communication network, the system comprising:
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a processor coupled to the communication network, the processor being configured to process a plurality of purchase requests from a plurality of user computers from the network, each purchase request comprising a request to download at least one multimedia content file to a user computer at a user-selected time;
a storage device coupled to the processor, the storage device being configured to store at least one multimedia content file; and
at least one timer coupled to the processor, wherein the processor is configured to use the timer to download at least one multimedia content file to a user computer at a user-selected time in response to a purchase request from the user computer.
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19. A method of downloading at least one multimedia content file to a plurality of user computers via a communication network, the method comprising:
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receiving a purchase request from a user computer via the network, the purchase request comprising a request to download at least one multimedia content file stored in a storage device to the user computer at a user-selected time with a user-selected price; and
downloading the requested multimedia content file to the user computer at the user-selected time in response to the purchase request from the user computer.
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23. A system for downloading at least one multimedia content file to a plurality of user computers via a communication network, the system comprising:
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a processing means coupled to the communication network, the processing means being configured to process a plurality of purchase requests from a plurality of user computers from the network, each purchase request comprising a request to download at least one multimedia content file to a user computer at a user-selected time with a user-selected price;
a storing means coupled to the processing means, the storing means being configured to store at least one multimedia content file; and
at least one timing means coupled to the processing means, wherein the processing means is configured to use the timing means to download at least one multimedia content file to a user computer at a user-selected time in response to a purchase request from the user computer.
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24. A method of downloading at least one multimedia content file to a plurality of user computers via a communication network, the method comprising:
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receiving a purchase request from a user computer via the network, the purchase request comprising a request to download at least one multimedia content file stored in a storing means to the user computer at a user-selected time with a user-selected price; and
downloading the requested multimedia content file to the user computer at the user-selected time in response to the purchase request from the user computer.
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