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Data transmitting apparatus and method

  • US 8,229,348 B2
  • Filed: 05/06/2005
  • Issued: 07/24/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/11/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of displaying information, the method comprising:

  • generating, by a control processing unit, a display including information regarding a plurality of media content items;

    receiving a user selection of one of the plurality of media content items;

    in response to the receiving a user selection of one of the plurality of media content items, generating by the control processing unit, a display including simultaneous display of a detail information area, a demo selection area, and a purchase selection area for purchasing and downloading an associated media content item upon selection, each associated with the one of the plurality of media content items;

    receiving a user selection of one of the demo selection area and the purchase selection area;

    producing an audible demo of the one of the plurality of media content items, when the demo selection area associated with the one of the plurality of media content items is selected; and

    executing a purchase process that includes charging for, and automatically downloading and storing the one of the plurality of media content items without producing an audible demo, when the purchase selection area associated with the one of the plurality of media content items is selected.

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