Information service processor
First Claim
1. An information service processor comprising:
- a communication connector, connected to a network, for receiving an information service unit consisting of a main body of information and accompanying data that are provided by said broadcast communication means;
a copyright information manager for handling copyright information from said information service unit;
a utilization manager for managing utilization of said information service unit by said user;
a region manager for managing said main body of information;
a storage device for storing control data employed to control said main body of information;
a file device for storing at least said main body of information of said information service unit;
an information utilizer for exercising control while providing said main body of information to said user;
a terminal peripheral section as a specific medium for using said main body of information; and
a controller for controlling all operations of all components. Under a precise control, the information that is supplied by the information provider via the communication connector is stored in a storage device or file device belonging to a user, or permission for its employment is provided.
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Abstract
Provided is an information service processor that by adding control information to the provided information can expedite the use of the information that is furnished, or can prevent the illegal use of such information. For an information service whereby multimedia digital information, such as video, graphics and sound, is provided a user via broadcast communication means, an information service processor is connected to a network to receive an information service unit that consists of a main body of information and accompanying data from the broadcast communication means. A copyright information manager for processing information concerning copyrights is included in the information service unit, so that it manages copyright information precisely.
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1. An information service processor comprising:
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a communication connector, connected to a network, for receiving an information service unit consisting of a main body of information and accompanying data that are provided by said broadcast communication means; a copyright information manager for handling copyright information from said information service unit; a utilization manager for managing utilization of said information service unit by said user; a region manager for managing said main body of information; a storage device for storing control data employed to control said main body of information; a file device for storing at least said main body of information of said information service unit; an information utilizer for exercising control while providing said main body of information to said user; a terminal peripheral section as a specific medium for using said main body of information; and a controller for controlling all operations of all components. Under a precise control, the information that is supplied by the information provider via the communication connector is stored in a storage device or file device belonging to a user, or permission for its employment is provided. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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