APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING A PURCHASE USING INFORMATION PROVIDED ON A MEDIA PLAYING DEVICE
First Claim
1. A media playing device comprising:
- a receiver configured to receive media content and together with the media content information regarding the media content, the information regarding the media content comprising information identifying the media content;
media playing device equipment configured to play the media content;
an input device configured to enable a user of the media playing device to enter a purchase request for the media content;
a processor configured to generate, in response to the user entering the purchase request for the media content, a purchase request message identifying the media content and an account associated with the at least one of the user and media playing device;
a transmitter coupled to the input device, wherein the processor and the transmitter are configured to send the purchase request message to a central processing facility for processing of the purchase request message.
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Abstract
Disclosed are apparatus and method for facilitating a purchase in conjunction with media content information. The apparatus includes a receiver configured to receive a transmission of media content, information regarding the content, and information for facilitating a purchase of at least one of a copy of the content, a good, and/or a service. The content may include broadcast media content and entertainment media content. The apparatus also includes a processor configured to process the information regarding the content and the information for facilitating a purchase of the copy of the content, the good, and/or the service. The apparatus also includes a display device for displaying information.
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20 Claims
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1. A media playing device comprising:
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a receiver configured to receive media content and together with the media content information regarding the media content, the information regarding the media content comprising information identifying the media content; media playing device equipment configured to play the media content; an input device configured to enable a user of the media playing device to enter a purchase request for the media content; a processor configured to generate, in response to the user entering the purchase request for the media content, a purchase request message identifying the media content and an account associated with the at least one of the user and media playing device; a transmitter coupled to the input device, wherein the processor and the transmitter are configured to send the purchase request message to a central processing facility for processing of the purchase request message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method of purchasing media content, the method comprising:
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receiving by a media playing device the media content and, together with the media content, information regarding the media content, the information regarding the media content being multiplexed with the media content; playing by the media playing device the media content received at the media playing device; transmitting from the media playing device to a central processing facility a purchase request for the media content, the purchase request message identifying an account associated with the at least one of a user of the media playing device and the media playing device, thereby placing an order for the media content. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of facilitating purchase of media content, the method comprising:
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transmitting the media content to a media playing device; transmitting to the media playing device information regarding the media content during the step of transmitting the media content, wherein the media content and the information regarding the media content are transmitted together; in response to the steps of transmitting the media content and transmitting information regarding the media content, receiving from the media playing device a purchase request message, the purchase request message identifying the media content and an account associated with at least one of the media playing device and a user of the media playing device; and consummating a transaction involving the media content, whereby an order is placed for the media content to be delivered to the at least one of the media playing device and the user of the media playing device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A method comprising:
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broadcasting media content and, together with the media content, information regarding an item selected from a group consisting of a good and a service; in response to the step of broadcasting, receiving from the media playing device a purchase request message, the purchase request message identifying the item and an account; and arranging payment for the item from the account.
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13. An apparatus for facilitating a purchase in conjunction with media content information, the apparatus comprising a processor, a memory device, a receiver, and a transmitter, wherein the apparatus is configured to:
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store information for processing of a purchase request message for at least one of a copy of media content, a good, and a service; broadcast the media content and, together with the media content, information identifying said at least one of the copy of said media content, the good, and the service, receive a purchase request message from a media playing device associated with a user, the purchase request message comprising the information identifying said at least one of the copy of said media content, the good, and the service; process said purchase request message in conjunction with said information; and generate a message containing information relating to the purchase request message. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for facilitating a purchase in conjunction with media content information, the method comprising:
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storing at a central processing facility information for processing of a purchase request message for a service; broadcasting the media content and, together with the media content, information identifying the service, receiving a purchase request message from a media playing device associated with a user, the purchase request message comprising the information identifying the service; processing said purchase request message in conjunction with said information; and generating an order confirmation message containing information relating to the purchase request message. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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