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Multiple entity control of access restrictions for media playback

  • US 20050086683A1
  • Filed: 06/24/2004
  • Published: 04/21/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/24/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • a first entity receiving a request for a media resource from a user, the media resource hosted by a third-party entity;

    the first entity authorizing the user to access the requested media resource, and providing an indication to the third-party entity that the user is authorized to access the requested media resource, the indication generated in accordance with a qualification specification determined based at least in part upon the identity of the third-party entity; and

    the third-party entity authenticating the user based upon the qualification specification, and delivering the requested media resource to the user.

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