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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9. A portable device comprising:
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a wireless communications interface for transferring and receiving digital data and digital media and related files to and from a second device; a media output unit for rendering said files; a touch-sensitive visual input/output unit for displaying video and user interface information and for user control of the device; a controlling computing unit comprising a microprocessor; and a digital storage means for storing digital data wherein the digital data comprises digital media content and playlists. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A portable device comprising:
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a wireless communications interface for receiving at least one of digital text files, digital video files, or related files from a content source; a visual output unit for displaying text and user interface information; a controlling computing unit comprising a microprocessor; and a digital storage unit for storing digital data wherein the digital data comprises textual information. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27)
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28. A portable device comprising:
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a wireless communications interface for receiving digital files from a content source; a controlling computing unit comprising a microprocessor; a user input/output means; and a digital storage means for storing digital data; wherein the device is configured with software prior to sale to consumers to enable users to wirelessly download and render content files from a designated content service. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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