Method and apparatus for distributing digital content

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G06Q 50/00 (2006.01) G06F 15/16 (2006.01)

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CA 2695387

The present invention provides a system in which audio files are distributed that include watermarks, digital signatures and/or encryption. The file may offer content owners some amount of playback control, while offering the consumer value-added content & services, and maintaining backward compatibility to existing digital file players such as MP3 players. By enticing the consumer with value-added content and services alongside the purchased songs, the consumer is encouraged to obtain these files from participating retailers and to replay the files using compliant players.

La présente invention concerne un système dans lequel des fichiers audio sont distribués, contenant des marques de filigranage numérique, des signatures numériques et/ou des données chiffrées. Le fichier peut offrir aux propriétaires de contenu une possibilité de commande de lecture, tout en offrant au consommateur un contenu et des services à valeur ajoutée et en maintenant une rétrocompatibilité avec les lecteurs de fichiers numériques existants tels que les lecteurs MP3. En offrant au consommateur un contenu et des services à valeur ajoutée avec les chansons achetées, le consommateur est encouragé à obtenir lesdits fichiers de vendeurs au détail participants et de relire les fichiers à l'aide de lecteurs adaptables.

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