Trial access terms for media files
First Claim
1. A system for sharing media files, comprising:
- file sharing application configured to initiate a communication session with a file server, the file server managing download requests for media files; and
offer presentation logic configured to present an option to extend use of a media file that was downloaded from the file server, use of the media file being subject to a trial period, wherein the offer is presented upon initiation of a communication session being initiated and an expired trial period being detected.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for sharing media files. Briefly described, in architecture, one embodiment of the system, among others, can be implemented as follows. The system includes a file sharing application configured to initiate a communication session with a file server, where the file server manages download requests for media files. The system further includes offer presentation logic configured to present an option to extend use of a media file that was downloaded from the file server, where use of the media file is subject to a trial period. As such, the offer is presented upon initiation of a communication session being initiated and an expired trial period being detected. Other systems and methods are also provided.
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1. A system for sharing media files, comprising:
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file sharing application configured to initiate a communication session with a file server, the file server managing download requests for media files; and
offer presentation logic configured to present an option to extend use of a media file that was downloaded from the file server, use of the media file being subject to a trial period, wherein the offer is presented upon initiation of a communication session being initiated and an expired trial period being detected. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for sharing media files, comprising the steps of:
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checking a media file for a trial period that designates an authorized period for access the media file;
detecting the trial period to have expired; and
offering a license for continued use of the media file after detection of the expired trial period. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer readable medium having a computer program for sharing media files, the program including instructions for performing the steps of:
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checking a media file for a trial period that designates an authorized period for access the media file;
detecting the trial period to have expired; and
offering a license for continued use of the media file after detection of the expired trial period. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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