公开(公告)号：US07853893B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-14

申请号：US10903496

申请日：2004-07-30

Applicant: Max Muller ,  Mike Wiese ,  David Heller ,  Bruno Posokhow ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Patrice Gautier

Inventor： Max Muller ,  Mike Wiese ,  David Heller ,  Bruno Posokhow ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Patrice Gautier

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F17/30058 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06F17/30026 ,  G06F17/30772 ,  G06F17/30873 ,  G06F17/3089 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q30/0643

Abstract: Improved graphical user interfaces suitable for reviewing, browsing, previewing and/or purchasing media items are also disclosed. The methods and graphical user interfaces are particularly useful for a system that provides purchase and distribution of media in a client-server environment. The graphical user interfaces can be presented to a user at a client (client machine). In one embodiment, the methods and graphical user interfaces can assist users in locating media to be browsed, previewed or purchased. The media can, for example, be audio, video and/or image data. The methods and graphical user interfaces are particularly useful for reviewing, browsing, previewing and/or purchasing classical music.

Abstract translation: 还公开了适于审查，浏览，预览和/或购买媒体项目的改进的图形用户界面。 方法和图形用户界面对于在客户端 - 服务器环境中提供媒体的购买和分发的系统特别有用。 图形用户界面可以在客户机（客户机）上呈现给用户。 在一个实施例中，方法和图形用户界面可以帮助用户定位要浏览，预览或购买的媒体。 媒体可以例如是音频，视频和/或图像数据。 这些方法和图形用户界面对于审查，浏览，预览和/或购买古典音乐特别有用。

公开(公告)号：US20090265750A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12477820

申请日：2009-06-03

Applicant: Anne Jones ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Mike Wiese ,  Stephen Davis

Inventor： Anne Jones ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Mike Wiese ,  Stephen Davis

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04L67/104 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F17/30899 ,  H04L51/046 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/26

Abstract: Improved podcasts and techniques that facilitate their use are disclosed. The improved techniques can pertain to creating, publishing, hosting, accessing, subscribing, managing, transferring, and/or playing podcasts. According to one aspect, a client application can subscribe to podcasts and then automatically monitor the podcasts for updates to be downloaded. In the event that user interest in a podcast becomes inadequate, downloading of further updates can be restricted. According to another aspect, a podcast can be subscribed to through use of a portable subscription file. According to still another aspect, podcast feeds can be enhanced to include segment elements and other metadata.

Abstract translation: 披露了改进的播客和便于使用的技术。 改进的技术可以涉及创建，发布，托管，访问，订阅，管理，传输和/或播放播客。 根据一个方面，客户应用程序可以订阅播客，然后自动监视播客以进行要下载的更新。 如果用户对播客的兴趣不足，可以限制进一步更新的下载。 根据另一方面，可以通过使用便携式订阅文件来订阅播客。 根据另一方面，可以增强播客馈送以包括段元素和其他元数据。

公开(公告)号：US20070055654A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：US11221385

申请日：2005-09-06

Applicant: Jeffrey Robbin ,  Mike Wiese ,  Patrice Gautier ,  Robert Kondrk ,  Timothy Martin ,  Alexandrea Anderson ,  Charles Lloyd ,  David Neumann

Inventor： Jeffrey Robbin ,  Mike Wiese ,  Patrice Gautier ,  Robert Kondrk ,  Timothy Martin ,  Alexandrea Anderson ,  Charles Lloyd ,  David Neumann

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30775 ,  G06F17/30749

Abstract: Improved techniques and graphical user interfaces that assist users in searching through a group of media items are disclosed. According to one aspect, a search assistant (e.g., search bar) can be graphically presented to a user to assist the user in selecting search criteria. In one embodiment, the search assistant can be automatically presented when a search process is being considered by a user. In another embodiment, the search assistant can be context sensitive so as to adapt to different types of media items.

Abstract translation: 公开了改进的技术和帮助用户搜索一组媒体项目的图形用户界面。 根据一个方面，可以向用户图形地呈现搜索助理（例如，搜索栏）以帮助用户选择搜索标准。 在一个实施例中，当用户正在考虑搜索过程时，可以自动呈现搜索助理。 在另一个实施例中，搜索助理可以是上​​下文相关的，以适应不同类型的媒体项目。

公开(公告)号：US20050021478A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10833267

申请日：2004-04-26

Applicant: Patrice Gautier ,  Max Muller ,  Thomas Burkholder ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Dave Heller ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Mike Wiese

Inventor： Patrice Gautier ,  Max Muller ,  Thomas Burkholder ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Dave Heller ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Mike Wiese

IPC: G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/36 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G07F17/16 ,  H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/123 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/1235 ,  G06Q20/367 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: Methods and systems for network-based purchase and distribution of media are disclosed. The purchase and distribution of media by these methods and systems are not only secure but also controlled. The security restricts access to media within media files during downloads as well as while stored at a server and/or client. For example, a potential purchaser can search and browse through numerous media items on-line that are available for purchase. The potential purchaser can thereafter purchase one or more media items on-line with great ease. Upon purchasing a media item, the content for the media item can be downloaded over the network to the purchaser. The content for the media item is then encrypted for the purchaser's use and stored on the purchaser's machine. Thereafter, the purchaser can make use of the media item (e.g., play the media item). Improved graphical user interfaces suitable for reviewing, browsing, previewing and/or purchasing numerous media items are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 披露了基于网络购买和分发媒体的方法和系统。 通过这些方法和系统购买和分发媒体不仅安全而且受到控制。 该安全性限制了在下载期间以及在存储在服务器和/或客户端的情况下对媒体文件中的媒体的访问。 例如，潜在购买者可以搜索和浏览许多可在线购买的媒体项目。 潜在购买者之后可以非常容易地在线购买一种或多种媒体。 在购买媒体项目时，媒体项目的内容可以通过网络下载到购买者。 然后，媒体项目的内容被加密以供购买者使用并存储在购买者的机器上。 此后，购买者可以利用媒体项目（例如，播放媒体项目）。 还公开了适于审查，浏览，预览和/或购买许多媒体项目的改进的图形用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US09582507B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US12904306

申请日：2010-10-14

Applicant: Patrice Gautier ,  Max Muller ,  Thomas Burkholder ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Dave Heller ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Mike Wiese

Inventor： Patrice Gautier ,  Max Muller ,  Thomas Burkholder ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Dave Heller ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Mike Wiese

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06F17/30058 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06F17/30026 ,  G06F17/30772 ,  G06F17/30873 ,  G06F17/3089 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q30/0643

Abstract: Methods and systems for network-based purchase and distribution of media are disclosed. The purchase and distribution of media by these methods and systems are not only secure but also controlled. The security restricts access to media within media files during downloads as well as while stored at a server and/or client. For example, a potential purchaser can search and browse through numerous media items on-line that are available for purchase. The potential purchaser can thereafter purchase one or more media items on-line with great ease. Upon purchasing a media item, the content for the media item can be downloaded over the network to the purchaser. The content for the media item is then encrypted for the purchaser's use and stored on the purchaser's machine. Thereafter, the purchaser can make use of the media item (e.g., play the media item). Improved graphical user interfaces suitable for reviewing, browsing, previewing and/or purchasing numerous media items are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 披露了基于网络购买和分发媒体的方法和系统。 通过这些方法和系统购买和分发媒体不仅安全而且受到控制。 该安全性限制了在下载期间以及在存储在服务器和/或客户端的情况下对媒体文件中的媒体的访问。 例如，潜在购买者可以搜索和浏览许多可在线购买的媒体项目。 潜在购买者之后可以非常容易地在线购买一种或多种媒体。 在购买媒体项目时，媒体项目的内容可以通过网络下载到购买者。 然后，媒体项目的内容被加密以供购买者使用并存储在购买者的机器上。 此后，购买者可以利用媒体项目（例如，播放媒体项目）。 还公开了适于审查，浏览，预览和/或购买许多媒体项目的改进的图形用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US08646687B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US13552390

申请日：2012-07-18

Applicant: Anne Jones ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Mike Wiese ,  Stephen Davis

Inventor： Anne Jones ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Mike Wiese ,  Stephen Davis

IPC: G06K5/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/104 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F17/30899 ,  H04L51/046 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/26

Abstract: Improved podcasts and techniques that facilitate their use are disclosed. The improved techniques can pertain to creating, publishing, hosting, accessing, subscribing, managing, transferring, and/or playing podcasts. According to one aspect, a client application can subscribe to podcasts and then automatically monitor the podcasts for updates to be downloaded. In the event that user interest in a podcast becomes inadequate, downloading of further updates can be restricted. According to another aspect, a podcast can be subscribed to through use of a portable subscription file. According to still another aspect, podcast feeds can be enhanced to include segment elements and other metadata.

Abstract translation: 披露了改进的播客和便于使用的技术。 改进的技术可以涉及创建，发布，托管，访问，订阅，管理，传输和/或播放播客。 根据一个方面，客户应用程序可以订阅播客，然后自动监视播客以进行要下载的更新。 如果用户对播客的兴趣不足，可以限制进一步更新的下载。 根据另一方面，可以通过使用便携式订阅文件来订阅播客。 根据另一方面，可以增强播客馈送以包括段元素和其他元数据。

公开(公告)号：US08291320B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-16

申请号：US11061321

申请日：2005-02-17

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Peter K. Wagner ,  Mike Wiese

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Peter K. Wagner ,  Mike Wiese

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30058 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06F17/30026 ,  G06F17/30772 ,  G06F17/30873 ,  G06F17/3089 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q30/0643

Abstract: Improved graphical user interfaces suitable for reviewing, browsing, previewing and/or purchasing media items are disclosed. The graphical user interfaces are particularly useful for a system that provides purchase and distribution of media in a client-server environment.

Abstract translation: 公开了适于审查，浏览，预览和/或购买媒体项目的改进的图形用户界面。 图形用户界面对于在客户端 - 服务器环境中提供媒体的购买和分发的系统特别有用。

公开(公告)号：US08180895B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US13073825

申请日：2011-03-28

Applicant: David Lawrence Neumann ,  Anne Jones ,  Mike Wiese ,  David Heller

Inventor： David Lawrence Neumann ,  Anne Jones ,  Mike Wiese ,  David Heller

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L67/26 ,  G06F17/30899

Abstract: Improved techniques that facilitate the use of podcasts are disclosed. The improved techniques can pertain to publishing, hosting, accessing, subscribing, managing, organizing, searching, browsing, transferring, and/or playing podcasts. According to one aspect, tags are embedded into syndication feeds (e.g., RSS feeds) that may be made available for distribution by an online media store to facilitate the management of podcasts. Such tags can include a block tag that may be embedded into a syndication feed to indicate whether the feed is to be blocked from being included in the online media store. According to another aspect, management of podcasts may be facilitated by other mechanisms. In accordance with one embodiment, a user may challenge the ownership of a podcast to block or remove a podcast from the online media store. In accordance with another embodiment, images may be stored to allow efficient retrieval of the corresponding episode(s) of a podcast.

Abstract translation: 公开了促进使用播客的改进技术。 改进的技术可以涉及发布，托管，访问，订阅，管理，组织，搜索，浏览，传输和/或播放播客。 根据一个方面，标签被嵌入到联合馈送（例如，RSS馈送）中，其可以由在线媒体商店发布以便于播客的管理。 这样的标签可以包括块标签，该块标签可以被嵌入到联合供稿中，以指示是否阻止馈送被包括在在线媒体商店中。 根据另一方面，可以通过其他机制来促进播客的管理。 根据一个实施例，用户可以质疑播客的所有权以阻止或从在线媒体商店移除播客。 根据另一个实施例，可以存储图像以允许有效检索相应的播客的剧集。

公开(公告)号：US20110040658A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-17

申请号：US12904306

申请日：2010-10-14

Applicant: Patrice Gautier ,  Max Muller ,  Thomas Burkholder ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Dave Heller ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Mike Wiese

Inventor： Patrice Gautier ,  Max Muller ,  Thomas Burkholder ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Dave Heller ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Mike Wiese

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  H04L9/32 ,  G06F21/00 ,  G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30058 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06F17/30026 ,  G06F17/30772 ,  G06F17/30873 ,  G06F17/3089 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q30/0643

Abstract: Methods and systems for network-based purchase and distribution of media are disclosed. The purchase and distribution of media by these methods and systems are not only secure but also controlled. The security restricts access to media within media files during downloads as well as while stored at a server and/or client. For example, a potential purchaser can search and browse through numerous media items on-line that are available for purchase. The potential purchaser can thereafter purchase one or more media items on-line with great ease. Upon purchasing a media item, the content for the media item can be downloaded over the network to the purchaser. The content for the media item is then encrypted for the purchaser's use and stored on the purchaser's machine. Thereafter, the purchaser can make use of the media item (e.g., play the media item). Improved graphical user interfaces suitable for reviewing, browsing, previewing and/or purchasing numerous media items are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 披露了基于网络购买和分发媒体的方法和系统。 通过这些方法和系统购买和分发媒体不仅安全而且受到控制。 该安全性限制了在下载期间以及在存储在服务器和/或客户端的情况下对媒体文件中的媒体的访问。 例如，潜在购买者可以搜索和浏览许多可在线购买的媒体项目。 潜在购买者之后可以非常容易地在线购买一种或多种媒体。 在购买媒体项目时，媒体项目的内容可以通过网络下载到购买者。 然后，媒体项目的内容被加密以供购买者使用并存储在购买者的机器上。 此后，购买者可以利用媒体项目（例如，播放媒体项目）。 还公开了适于审查，浏览，预览和/或购买许多媒体项目的改进的图形用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US07844498B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-30

申请号：US11247974

申请日：2005-10-10

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Mike Wiese ,  Patrice Gautier ,  Ellis M. Verosub

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Mike Wiese ,  Patrice Gautier ,  Ellis M. Verosub

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q30/0601

Abstract: In one embodiment, techniques are provided for interacting with an online media store to obtain a media asset bundle, such as a digital boxset. These techniques involve, for instance, browsing for a media asset bundle that includes at least one interactive playable media asset, purchasing the media asset bundle, obtaining the media assets contained in the media asset bundle, determining if a presentation request has been made for a media asset in the media asset bundle, and presenting the requested media asset.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，提供了用于与在线媒体商店交互以获得诸如数字盒集的媒体资产束的技术。 这些技术涉及例如浏览包括至少一个交互式可播放媒体资产的媒体资产束，购买媒体资产束，获取媒体资产束中包含的媒体资产，确定是否为 媒体资产捆绑中的媒体资产，并显示所请求的媒体资产。