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Content insurance

a content insurance and content technology, applied in finance, data processing applications, buying/selling/leasing transactions, etc., can solve the problems of limiting the availability of content format upgrade and limiting the term of content format upgrade with an option to renew

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-09-04
IBM CORP
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a way for consumers to protect and upgrade the digital content they purchase. By purchasing insurance on the content, consumers can return to the content distribution channels and obtain the previously purchased content in a new format. The invention also includes measures to prevent fraud and abuses of the system. The invention can be distributed through insurers and agents, and can be used in conjunction with various content distribution models. The invention encourages consumers to purchase content as it provides protection against loss and allows for format upgrades. The invention also provides flexibility for early adopters and audiophiles to upgrade frequently and generate additional revenue. Overall, the invention enhances the value of digital content for commercial purposes.

Problems solved by technology

These include restricting the number of claims that are able to be filed; requiring payment of a deductible; requiring disclosure of private information to submit a claim; limiting availability of content format upgrades; and limiting the term of content format upgrade with an option to renew.

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[0042]While this invention is illustrated and described in a preferred embodiment, the device may be produced in many different configurations and forms. There is depicted in the drawings, and will herein be described in detail, a preferred embodiment of the invention, with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and the associated functional specifications for its construction and is not intended to limit the invention to the embodiment illustrated. Those skilled in the art will envision many other possible variations within the scope of the present invention.

[0043]Generally, the present invention comprises selling content insurance on digital content to consumers of the digital content, which is distributed electronically, i.e., via communication networks such as the Internet, at a fraction of the cost of the digital content. The content insurance insures a consumer against the loss of the digital c...

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Abstract

The present invention provides for the protection of and ability to upgrade to new formats of digital content by providing consumers of the digital content the capability of purchasing content insurance on digital content they consume. By purchasing insurance on content, at a later time consumers are able to return to the content distribution channels and re-obtain the previously purchased content in the same, or new format as the original purchased.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 759,163 filed Jan. 16, 2001, pending.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to the field of digital content distribution. More specifically, the present invention is related to protecting and upgrading digital content in a digital content distribution system through the use of content insurance.[0004]2. Background[0005]As more and more content is created or made available in digital form and as the ways of distributing such content change, new challenges are arising in terms of preserving this content. The reliability of storage systems such as hard disks or solid state memories is quite high, but data loss is not uncommon. This may be due to hardware or software failures, as well as human errors or intentional destruction, as is the case for computer viruses.[0006]This is a potential problem in data storage for personal use as well ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06Q40/00G06Q30/06
CPCG06Q40/08G06Q30/06
Inventor PESTONI, FLORIANNAOR, DALIT
Owner IBM CORP