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Method and apparatus for dynamically assigning usage rights to digital works

  • US 6,754,642 B2
  • Filed: 05/31/2001
  • Issued: 06/22/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of dynamically assigning usage rights to digital content comprising:

  • storing the digital content on computer media;

    associating a usage right with the digital content, said usage right specifying the type of use for which authorized users can use the digital content and being enforceable by a repository;

    determining the status of one or more dynamic conditions that are external to said usage right; and

    adjusting said usage right in a predetermined manner based on the status of said dynamic conditions determined in said determining step.

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