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System, method and computer program product for delivery and utilization of content over a communications medium

  • US 20030026424A1
  • Filed: 02/06/2002
  • Published: 02/06/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/07/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for distributing content over a terrestrial broadcast channel, comprising:

  • a broadcast station configured to transmit over said terrestrial broadcast channel a television signal including encrypted updated content information, distributed at least one of nationally and locally, and television information to all users within a broadcast coverage area; and

    an apparatus pre-configured to include encrypted predetermined content information stored therein prior to acquisition of said apparatus by a user and configured to;

    receive over said terrestrial broadcast channel said television signal, extract said encrypted updated content information from said television signal, store said encrypted updated content information in said apparatus, decrypt said updated encrypted content information and said encrypted predetermined content information, and provide on demand at least one of said decrypted updated content information and said decrypted predetermined content information in a format for at least one of a television, a data processing device and a gaming device, wherein said encrypted updated content information and said encrypted predetermined content information includes at least one of encrypted digital movies, encrypted video games and encrypted MPEG Audio Layer 3 (MP3) files.

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