Method And System For Distributing Restricted Media To Consumers
First Claim
1. A method for media distribution, the method comprising:
- distributing, by a server, over an open network, a release title to a plurality of first devices upon occurrence of a release window associated with the release title;
detecting, by the server, for a second device unavailability of the second device in the release window; and
in response to detecting unavailability of the second device, loading, by the server, the release title to the second device without the open network.
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Abstract
Techniques for distributing restricted media to consumers are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, personalized settings (e.g., parameters or table) are managed in a primary client device associated with a user. A copy of the personalized settings is maintained in a server. When the primary box is replaced, a copy of the personalized settings is uploaded to a different client device that is configured to respond to the personalized settings. Data pertaining to titles in a personal vault is preloaded. When there is an order for a release that is restricted for distribution over an open network, data pertaining to such a release is also loaded. As a result, the subscriber sees the familiar settings on the different client device and would not miss any release while the primary box is being replaced or repaired.
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1. A method for media distribution, the method comprising:
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distributing, by a server, over an open network, a release title to a plurality of first devices upon occurrence of a release window associated with the release title; detecting, by the server, for a second device unavailability of the second device in the release window; and in response to detecting unavailability of the second device, loading, by the server, the release title to the second device without the open network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for media distribution, the system comprising:
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a plurality of first devices having local storage and being operable to display content on a display screen; a second device having local storage and being operable to display content on a display screen; a server programmed to; distribute over an open network, a release title to the plurality of first devices upon occurrence of a release window associated with the release title; detect unavailability of the second device during the release window; and in response to detecting unavailability of the second device, loading the release title to the second device without the open network. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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