Methods of controlling access to network content referenced within structured documents
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1. A method of controlling access to network content, comprising the steps of:
- validating a token for a structured document comprising references to one or more items of network content offered by a first party;
generating a one-time token enabling access to one or more of the items of network content.
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Abstract
Methods, apparatuses and systems directed to methods of controlling access to one or more items of network content referenced within a structured document such as an RSS feed. Embodiments of the invention are particularly suited to podcasting, where the access control is based on monetary payment, presentation of coupons or other promotional devices, or other forms of web commerce; or may limit the duration of accessibility of the content, the number of times it can be downloaded, or other characteristics of access.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of controlling access to network content, comprising the steps of:
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validating a token for a structured document comprising references to one or more items of network content offered by a first party;
generating a one-time token enabling access to one or more of the items of network content. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus providing control of access to network content, comprising:
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a validator of a token for a structured document containing references to one or more items of network content offered by a first party;
a generator of a one-time token enabling access to one or more of the items of the network content. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An apparatus providing control of access to network content, comprising:
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a validator for a token for a structured document comprising references to one or more items of network content offered by a first party;
means for sending on a network a one-time token for one or more of the items of network content.
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20. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein:
the apparatus is operated on behalf of a second party.
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