Method of providing a digital asset for distribution
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1. A method implemented by one or more computing devices for providing a digital asset for distribution, the method comprising:
- storing, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, the digital asset, the digital asset including digital content;
associating, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, an asset identifier with the digital asset to thereby generate a first instance of the digital asset, the asset identifier identifying the digital asset;
receiving from a user, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, an acceptance of terms of use of digital assets;
providing, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, a list of one or more digital assets to the user, the list including the digital asset;
receiving from the user, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, a request for the digital asset;
in response to the request for the digital asset, creating, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, a second instance of the digital asset for transfer to the user device, the second instance of the digital asset including content and at least one other portion, and embedding in the at least one other portion of the second instance of the digital asset at least a customer identification associated with the user and the asset identifier, wherein other instances of the digital asset have customer identifications embedded therein and the customer identifications are used to track instances of the digital asset;
detecting, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, a transfer of the second instance of the digital asset to the user based at least in part on the customer identification;
debiting an account of the user related to the transfer of the second instance of the digital media asset to the user; and
updating, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, a transaction database to reflect a transfer of the second instance of the digital media asset to the user.
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Abstract
Digital assets are provided for distribution within an electronic network. The digital asset includes digital content that is associated with a digital rights holder. A serial number is provided for (embedded within) the asset; this number uniquely identifies a first introduction of digital asset for distribution within the electronic network. The asset is then posted in a number of locations so that it can be distributed to users. A transaction database is updated to reflect occurrences of different instantiations of the asset.
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1. A method implemented by one or more computing devices for providing a digital asset for distribution, the method comprising:
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storing, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, the digital asset, the digital asset including digital content; associating, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, an asset identifier with the digital asset to thereby generate a first instance of the digital asset, the asset identifier identifying the digital asset; receiving from a user, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, an acceptance of terms of use of digital assets; providing, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, a list of one or more digital assets to the user, the list including the digital asset; receiving from the user, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, a request for the digital asset; in response to the request for the digital asset, creating, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, a second instance of the digital asset for transfer to the user device, the second instance of the digital asset including content and at least one other portion, and embedding in the at least one other portion of the second instance of the digital asset at least a customer identification associated with the user and the asset identifier, wherein other instances of the digital asset have customer identifications embedded therein and the customer identifications are used to track instances of the digital asset; detecting, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, a transfer of the second instance of the digital asset to the user based at least in part on the customer identification; debiting an account of the user related to the transfer of the second instance of the digital media asset to the user; and updating, by at least one of the one or more computing devices, a transaction database to reflect a transfer of the second instance of the digital media asset to the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 23, 24)
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12. A computer system for providing a digital asset for distribution, the system comprising:
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one or more processors; and one or more memories operatively coupled to at least one of the one or more processors and having instructions stored therein that, when executed by at least one of the one or more processors, cause at least one of the one or more processors to; store the digital asset, the digital asset including digital content; associate an asset identifier with the digital asset to thereby generate a first instance of the digital asset, the asset identifier identifying the digital asset; receive from a user an acceptance of terms of use of digital assets; provide a list of one or more digital assets to a user, the list including the digital asset; receive from the user a request for the digital asset; in response to the request for the digital asset, create a second instance of the digital asset for transfer to a user device, the second instance of the digital asset including digital content and at least one other portion, and embedding in the at least one other portion of the second instance of the digital asset at least a customer identification associated with the user and the asset identifier, wherein other instances of the digital asset have customer identifications embedded therein and the customer identifications are used to track instances of the digital asset; detect a transfer of the second instance of the digital content to the user based at least in part on the customer identification; debit an account of the user related to the transfer of the second instance of the digital media asset to the user; and update a transaction database to reflect a transfer of the second instance of the digital media asset to the user. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26)
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27. A computer system for providing a digital asset for distribution, the system comprising:
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one or more processors; and one or more memories operatively coupled to at least one of the one or more processors and having instructions stored therein that, when executed by at least one of the one or more processors, cause at least one of the one or more processors to; store the digital asset, the digital asset including digital content including audio content; associate an asset identifier with the digital asset to thereby generate a first instance of the digital asset, the asset identifier identifying the digital asset; provide a list of one or more digital assets to a user, the list including the digital asset; receive, from a mobile device associated with the user, a request for the digital asset and an agreement to access terms; in response to the request for the digital asset, create a second instance of the digital asset for transfer to the mobile user device, the second instance of the digital asset including digital content and at least one other portion, and embedding in the at least one other portion of the second instance of the digital asset at least a customer identification associated with the user and the asset identifier, wherein other instances of the digital asset have customer identifications embedded therein and the customer identifications are used to track instances of the digital asset; transfer the second instance of digital content in accordance with at least one distribution rule that changes over time, the distribution rule including terms of use and a host server location; update a transaction database to reflect a transfer of the second instance of the digital media asset to the user; debiting an account of the user related to the transfer.
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