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System and method for managing copyrighted electronic media

  • US 6,807,534 B1
  • Filed: 05/31/2000
  • Issued: 10/19/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/13/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for managing copyrighted electronic media, comprising:

  • formatting the media into a secure electronic container, the container including a digital representation of the media and a minimum permissions data set specifying the minimum authorized use of the media;

    registering the electronic media on a server and assigning a registration identifier to the container, the server being connected for on-line data transfers with at least one computer;

    transmitting licensing terms from the server to the computer in response to a request to license the media; and

    augmenting the permissions data set with auxiliary permissions when the computer indicates acceptance of the terms, the auxiliary permissions providing authorization to utilize the media beyond what is authorized in the minimum permissions data set.

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