公开(公告)号：US08321294B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US13361882

申请日：2012-01-30

Applicant: Claude P. Carlier ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Tyler A. Strand

Inventor： Claude P. Carlier ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Tyler A. Strand

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0601

Abstract: Techniques for improved interaction between online retailers and traditional brick-and-mortar retailers that provide patron-accessible networks are disclosed. The location and/or the fact that any given purchase was made from a particular retailer's patron-accessible network can be tracked for various purposes. The invention can facilitate partnering between online retailers (i.e., online stores) and traditional ‘brick-and-mortar’ business establishments. As an example, the invention can be used to track and give credit for online purchases at an online retailer that are facilitated by a brick-and-mortar retailer.

Abstract translation: 披露了改善在线零售商与提供顾客可访问网络的传统实体零售商之间互动的技术。 从特定零售商的顾客可访问网络进行的任何给定购买的位置和/或事实可被追踪用于各种目的。 该发明可以促进在线零售商（即在线商店）和传统的实体商业机构之间的合作。 作为一个例子，本发明可以用于跟踪和给在在线购物的信用，在线零售商由实体零售商推动。

公开(公告)号：US08108261B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-31

申请号：US11865638

申请日：2007-10-01

Applicant: Claude P. Carlier ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Tyler A. Strand

Inventor： Claude P. Carlier ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Tyler A. Strand

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0601

Abstract: Techniques for improved interaction between online retailers and traditional brick-and-mortar retailers that provide patron-accessible networks are disclosed. The location and/or the fact that any given purchase was made from a particular retailer's patron-accessible network can be tracked for various purposes. The invention can facilitate partnering between online retailers (i.e., online stores) and traditional ‘brick-and-mortar’ business establishments. As an example, the invention can be used to track and give credit for online purchases at an online retailer that are facilitated by a brick-and-mortar retailer.

Abstract translation: 披露了改善在线零售商与提供顾客可访问网络的传统实体零售商之间互动的技术。 从特定零售商的顾客可访问网络进行的任何给定购买的位置和/或事实可被追踪用于各种目的。 本发明可以促进在线零售商（即在线商店）和传统的“实体”商业机构之间的合作。 作为一个例子，本发明可以用于跟踪和给在在线购物的信用，在线零售商由实体零售商推动。

公开(公告)号：US20120130840A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13361882

申请日：2012-01-30

Applicant: Claude P. Carlier ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Tyler A. Strand

Inventor： Claude P. Carlier ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Tyler A. Strand

IPC: G06Q30/06

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0601

Abstract: Techniques for improved interaction between online retailers and traditional brick-and-mortar retailers that provide patron-accessible networks are disclosed. The location and/or the fact that any given purchase was made from a particular retailer's patron-accessible network can be tracked for various purposes. The invention can facilitate partnering between online retailers (i.e., online stores) and traditional ‘brick-and-mortar’ business establishments. As an example, the invention can be used to track and give credit for online purchases at an online retailer that are facilitated by a brick-and-mortar retailer.

Abstract translation: 披露了改善在线零售商与提供顾客可访问网络的传统实体零售商之间互动的技术。 从特定零售商的顾客可访问网络进行的任何给定购买的位置和/或事实可被追踪用于各种目的。 本发明可以促进在线零售商（即在线商店）和传统的“实体”商业机构之间的合作。 作为一个例子，本发明可以用于跟踪和给在在线购物的信用，在线零售商由实体零售商推动。

公开(公告)号：US20090089117A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US11865638

申请日：2007-10-01

Applicant: Claude P. Carlier ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Tyler A. Strand

Inventor： Claude P. Carlier ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Tyler A. Strand

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0601

Abstract: Techniques for improved interaction between online retailers and traditional brick-and-mortar retailers that provide patron-accessible networks are disclosed. The location and/or the fact that any given purchase was made from a particular retailer's patron-accessible network can be tracked for various purposes. The invention can facilitate partnering between online retailers (i.e., online stores) and traditional ‘brick-and-mortar’ business establishments. As an example, the invention can be used to track and give credit for online purchases at an online retailer that are facilitated by a brick-and-mortar retailer.

Abstract translation: 披露了改善在线零售商与提供顾客可访问网络的传统实体零售商之间互动的技术。 从特定零售商的顾客可访问网络进行的任何给定购买的位置和/或事实可被追踪用于各种目的。 本发明可以促进在线零售商（即在线商店）和传统的“实体”商业机构之间的合作。 作为一个例子，本发明可以用于跟踪和给在在线购物的信用，在线零售商由实体零售商推动。

公开(公告)号：US20090089116A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US11865618

申请日：2007-10-01

Applicant: Stephen Quirk ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Claude P. Carlier

Inventor： Stephen Quirk ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Claude P. Carlier

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0233 ,  G06Q30/0236

Abstract: Improved approaches to generate, distribute, redeem or return codes are disclosed. The codes can be used (i.e., redeemed) to purchase products from an online store. The codes can be electronically requested and received. In one embodiment, the codes can be acquired from a server via a network. The codes can be content specific codes that are redeemable for particular content, such as specific digital media assets. The codes can be returnable, and royalty obligations that may be due can be adjusted for returns.

Abstract translation: 公开了改进的生成，分发，兑换或返回代码的方法。 可以使用代码（即兑换）从在线商店购买产品。 代码可以电子请求和接收。 在一个实施例中，可以经由网络从服务器获取代码。 代码可以是针对特定内容（例如特定数字媒体资产）可兑换的内容特定代码。 代码可以退回，可以根据退货进行调整。

公开(公告)号：US20100281369A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12835584

申请日：2010-07-13

Applicant: Chris Bell ,  Alan Ward ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Timothy Beniamin Martin

Inventor： Chris Bell ,  Alan Ward ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Timothy Beniamin Martin

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  G06F17/30011 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/81

Abstract: Improved graphical user interfaces and techniques for providing remote media content to users are disclosed. According to one aspect, an application window display on a display device can expose a user not only to local media content but also to remote media content that is associated with the local media content. The local media content is stored locally, while the remote media content is stored remotely and available from a remote media server. According to another aspect, the remote media content to be displayed can be determined in a manner that is dependent on a user interaction with the local media content. According to still a further aspect, the manner by which the remote media content is displayed can be dependent on the availability of remote media content at the remote media server.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于向用户提供远程媒体内容的改进的图形用户界面和技术。 根据一个方面，显示设备上的应用窗口显示器不仅可以使用户不仅可以暴露于本地媒体内容，而且可以暴露与本地媒体内容相关联的远程媒体内容。 本地媒体内容存储在本地，而远程媒体内容远程存储并可从远程媒体服务器获得。 根据另一方面，要显示的远程媒体内容可以以取决于用户与本地媒体内容的交互的方式来确定。 根据另一方面，远程媒体内容的显示方式可以取决于远程媒体服务器上的远程媒体内容的可用性。

公开(公告)号：US20060248114A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11370347

申请日：2006-03-07

Applicant: Alexandrea Anderson ,  Debbie Shimizu ,  Elizabeth d'Errico ,  Robert Kondrk ,  Patrice Gautier ,  Thomas Burkholder ,  Colin Meldrum

Inventor： Alexandrea Anderson ,  Debbie Shimizu ,  Elizabeth d'Errico ,  Robert Kondrk ,  Patrice Gautier ,  Thomas Burkholder ,  Colin Meldrum

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q40/04

Abstract: Techniques to facilitate acquiring a media season, or a related series, of digital media assets from an on-line media store are disclosed. A user can view various media seasons that have been listed as available for purchase from the on-line media store. A user can choose to purchase a particular media season, either before or during the season. Subsequent to the purchase of the particular media season, digital media assets of the particular media season can be delivered to the user once the digital media assets become available. Since the monitoring is computerized and the delivery is electronic, once a digital media asset becomes available, delivery can be automatically processed.

Abstract translation: 公开了从在线媒体商店获取媒体季节或相关系列的数字媒体资产的技术。 用户可以从在线媒体商店查看已列为可购买的各种媒体季节。 在季节之前或期间，用户可以选择购买特定的媒体季节。 在购买特定媒体季节之后，一旦数字媒体资产可用，特定媒体季节的数字媒体资产就可以传送给用户。 由于监控是电脑化的，交付是电子的，所以一旦数字媒体资产可用，就可以自动处理传送。

公开(公告)号：US20090063301A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US11849711

申请日：2007-09-04

Applicant: Alan Ward ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Payam Mirrashidi ,  Patrice Gautier ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

Inventor： Alan Ward ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Payam Mirrashidi ,  Patrice Gautier ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/303

Abstract: Improved approaches to electronically deliver digital assets to appropriate electronic devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a user can purchase access rights to one or more digital assets from an online digital asset store, and then the one or more digital assets can be electronically delivered to one or more electronic devices associated with the user. Advantageously, different types of digital assets can be delivered to different electronic devices of the user, whereby limited resources of the different electronic devices can be used in a more intelligent manner.

Abstract translation: 公开了将数字资产电子传送到适当的电子设备的改进方法。 在一个实施例中，用户可以从在线数字资产商店购买对一个或多个数字资产的访问权限，然后一个或多个数字资产可以被电子地递送到与用户相关联的一个或多个电子设备。 有利地，可以将不同类型的数字资产传送到用户的不同电子设备，由此可以以更智能的方式使用不同电子设备的有限资源。

公开(公告)号：US20070166687A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11398354

申请日：2006-04-04

Applicant: Chris Bell ,  Alan Ward ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Timothy Benjamin Martin

Inventor： Chris Bell ,  Alan Ward ,  Colin Meldrum ,  Timothy Benjamin Martin

IPC: G09B3/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/44543 ,  G06F17/30011 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/81

Abstract: Improved graphical user interfaces and techniques for providing remote media content to users are disclosed. According to one aspect, an application window display on a display device can expose a user not only to local media content but also to remote media content that is associated with the local media content. The local media content is stored locally, while the remote media content is stored remotely and available from a remote media server. According to another aspect, the remote media content to be displayed can be determined in a manner that is dependent on a user interaction with the local media content. According to still a further aspect, the manner by which the remote media content is displayed can be dependent on the availability of remote media content at the remote media server.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于向用户提供远程媒体内容的改进的图形用户界面和技术。 根据一个方面，显示设备上的应用窗口显示器不仅可以使用户不仅可以暴露于本地媒体内容，而且可以暴露与本地媒体内容相关联的远程媒体内容。 本地媒体内容存储在本地，而远程媒体内容远程存储并可从远程媒体服务器获得。 根据另一方面，要显示的远程媒体内容可以以取决于用户与本地媒体内容的交互的方式来确定。 根据另一方面，远程媒体内容的显示方式可以取决于远程媒体服务器上的远程媒体内容的可用性。

公开(公告)号：US20120137376A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US13367286

申请日：2012-02-06

Applicant: Payam Mirrashidi ,  Neale Patton ,  Colin Meldrum ,  David Neumann ,  Alan Ward ,  Hiro Mitsuji

Inventor： Payam Mirrashidi ,  Neale Patton ,  Colin Meldrum ,  David Neumann ,  Alan Ward ,  Hiro Mitsuji

IPC: G06F21/00 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F21/10

Abstract: Improved techniques that enable users to download digital media assets are disclosed. According to one aspect, digital media assets that a user has acquired from a remote media repository can be authorized for download multiple times. This, for example, allows a user to subsequently re-downloaded digital media assets that the user previously acquired. In one embodiment, digital media assets that a user previously downloaded to a user client device from a remote media repository can be made available to the user for subsequent re-download. Advantageously, a remote media repository can, in effect, provide users with a remote backup for previously acquired digital media assets.

Abstract translation: 公开了改进的技术，使用户能够下载数字媒体资产。 根据一个方面，用户从远程媒体存储库获取的数字媒体资产可以被授权多次下载。 例如，这允许用户随后重新下载用户先前获取的数字媒体资产。 在一个实施例中，用户先前从远程媒体存储库下载到用户客户端设备的数字媒体资产可以使用户可用于随后的重新下载。 有利地，远程媒体库可以实际上为用户提供用于先前获取的数字媒体资产的远程备份。