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Rights expression profile system and method

  • US 20030229593A1
  • Filed: 03/14/2003
  • Published: 12/11/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for creating a rights expression for association with an item for use in a system for controlling use of the item in accordance with the rights expression, said method comprising:

  • specifying rights expression information indicating a manner of use of an item, said rights expression information including at least one element, said element having a variable and corresponding value for said variable;

    generating a profile of said rights expression information, including removing said value for said variable from said element; and

    generating an identification for said profile, whereby said rights expression information can be enforced on a device based on said variable and said identification for said profile.

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