Digital content library service
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1. A method for providing a digital content library service comprising:
- receiving a generated list of unique content identifiers for a library of tangible media in the possession of a customer; and
offering to transfer copies of digital content corresponding to the list of unique content identifiers to the customer.
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Abstract
A digital content library service makes available copies of digital content in a customer'"'"'s tangible media library to be transferable to a hard disk or other random access memory of a compatible media player for a fee. To ensure that only one copy is transferable per tangible medium, the medium is permanently marked as part of the data entry process for the service. Optionally, the service, by encapsulating the customer'"'"'s usage entitlements, also enables its users, for an additional fee, to stream their libraries to certain internet enabled media players so that they may also enjoy access to their digital content in a variety of new environments.
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1. A method for providing a digital content library service comprising:
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receiving a generated list of unique content identifiers for a library of tangible media in the possession of a customer; and offering to transfer copies of digital content corresponding to the list of unique content identifiers to the customer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method performed as part of a process for providing a digital content library service, comprising:
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determining whether a tangible medium possessed by a customer is permanently marked in a prescribed manner; and if the determination is no, then permanently marking the tangible medium in the prescribed manner, identifying the digital content, and transmitting the identification to a service provider so that the service provider may provide a copy of the digital content to the customer. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for providing a digital content library service, comprising:
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a reading device for reading a unique content identifier associated with digital content stored on a tangible medium in possession of a customer; a transmitting device coupled to the reading device for transmitting the unique content identifier; and a server for receiving the transmitted unique content identifier from the transmitting device and offering a transferable copy of the digital content to the customer for a license fee. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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