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System and method for controlling distribution and use of digital works using price specifications

  • US 20040225611A1
  • Filed: 06/17/2004
  • Published: 11/11/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/23/1994
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for determining fees for access to digital works within a system having at least one repository to enforce usage rights associated with the digital works, the method comprising the steps of:

  • associating at least one usage right with a digital work;

    specifying in the usage right a manner of use of the digital work and a fee specification including a maximum price to be charged to a consumer upon exercising the manner of use and a best price specification indicating a best price to be charged to a consumer upon exercising the manner of use;

    determining when the consumer is entitled to the best price specification; and

    if it is determined that the consumer is entitled to the best price specification, returning a difference between the maximum price and the best price to the consumer.

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