Method and system for distributing restricted media to consumers
First Claim
1. A method for media distribution, the method comprising:
- distributing, by a server, over an open network, a release title to a plurality of first devices upon occurrence of a release window associated with the release title;
determining, by a service provider, that a second device is expected to be received by a user after the release window; and
in response to determining that the second device is expected to be received by the user after the release window, and prior to shipping the second device to the user, loading, by the service provider, the release title to the second device without the open network.
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Abstract
Techniques for distributing restricted media to consumers are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, personalized settings (e.g., parameters or table) are managed in a primary client device associated with a user. A copy of the personalized settings is maintained in a server. When the primary box is replaced, a copy of the personalized settings is uploaded to a different client device that is configured to respond to the personalized settings. Data pertaining to titles in a personal vault is preloaded. When there is an order for a release that is restricted for distribution over an open network, data pertaining to such a release is also loaded. As a result, the subscriber sees the familiar settings on the different client device and would not miss any release while the primary box is being replaced or repaired.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for media distribution, the method comprising:
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distributing, by a server, over an open network, a release title to a plurality of first devices upon occurrence of a release window associated with the release title; determining, by a service provider, that a second device is expected to be received by a user after the release window; and in response to determining that the second device is expected to be received by the user after the release window, and prior to shipping the second device to the user, loading, by the service provider, the release title to the second device without the open network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for media distribution, the system comprising:
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a plurality of first devices having local storage and being operable to display content on a display screen; a second device having local storage and being operable to display content on a display screen; and a service provider programmed to; distribute over an open network, a release title to the plurality of first devices upon occurrence of a release window associated with the release title; determine that a second device is expected to be received by a user after the release window and that the user has ordered the release title; and in response to detecting that the second device is expected to be received by the user after the release window, that the user has ordered the release title, and that the second device has not yet been shipped to the user, loading the release title to the second device by the service provider without the open network. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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