Audio visual player apparatus and system and method of content distribution using the same
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Abstract
A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e,g, a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
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22 Claims
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9. A method for a user controlled device to transfer digital content comprising:
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storing cataloging data and content on a first user controlled device; creating a communication pathway between said first user controlled device and a second user controlled device; providing access to said cataloging data to said second user controlled device; identifying content for delivery from said first user controlled device; and delivering digital content from said first user controlled device to said second user controlled device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for a user controlled device to establish a Wi-Fi connection comprising:
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polling a Wi-Fi access point for connectivity; capturing polling data; preparing a script based upon said polling data; delivering said script to said device via a communications pathway; and a second polling of a Wi-Fi access point for connectivity. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. A method of distributing media content from a server to a media player device comprising:
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providing a media content device with a cellular network connection using a protocol selected from the GSM, CDMA, TDMA or a broadband wireless protocol; providing a catalog of content available from a remote server in said media content device; receiving a list of desired content from a user based on said catalog; accessing said remote server using said cellular network connection; and retrieving the selected media content. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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