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Transfer file format and system and method for distributing media content

  • US 20030018978A1
  • Filed: 03/04/2002
  • Published: 01/23/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A file format for distributing media content from a server computer to a client computer in the form of a transfer file, the file format comprising:

  • a header section, said header section including media type information, bit rate information describing a bit rate at which a media asset plays out on the client computer, information indicating the time duration of the media asset, and size information for various portions of the transfer file; and

    an asset metadata section, said asset metadata section including a source host name, a source asset identifier, and a value indicating a number of plays of the media asset can be played out on the client computer.

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