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Method and system for accessing media content via the internet

  • US 7,624,417 B2
  • Filed: 01/27/2006
  • Issued: 11/24/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/27/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A digital media storage and access system comprising:

  • a router device, said router device further comprising means for receiving a plurality of input signals comprising digital content, means for processing said digital content, means for storing said digital content and means for transmitting said digital content; and

    at least one media player device capable of receiving said digital content;

    wherein said router device and said at least one media player device communicate via an electronic communications network,said router device and said at least one media player device communicate via said electronic communications network using at least one of an E.164 to IP translation via ENUM, and URI addressing scheme,an E.164 address is associated with said router device and said E.164 address of said router device is entered via said at least one media player device to connect to said router device to access said stored digital content and live digital media content,access to said stored digital content and said live digital media content is selected on said at least one media player device via a button or a soft key,said E.164 address of said router device is entered via said at least one media player device and is translated via said ENUM to establish connectivity with said router device via said electronic communications network,user authentication on said router device is performed with one of biometrics, passwords, PINs and codes entered via said at least one media player device,said router device or a remote control thereof comprises an RFID module for establishing communication with said at least one media player device,said at least one media player device comprises an RFID module for establishing communication with said router device,said RFID modules are configured as an automated virtual connector system between said at least one media player device and said router device for at least one of Bluetooth, WiFi, and a wireless protocol,said RFID modules are configured to facilitate automated transfer of said stored digital content and said live digital media content from said router device to said at least one media player device via a wireless connection,said REID module of said router device is configured to automatically register a VOIP handset or mobile device or user profile with said router device, andsaid REID module of said router device is configured to capture payment information for purchases over a data network to which said router device is connected.

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