公开(公告)号：WO2012167272A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-06

申请号：PCT/US2012/040791

申请日：2012-06-04

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey, L. ,  WADYCKI, Andrew ,  GAUTIER, Patrice ,  ALSINA, Thomas ,  NEWMAN, Lucas, C. ,  KELLY, Sean, B. ,  JAWA, Amandeep ,  MIRRASHIDI, Payam ,  MULLER, Max ,  VEROSUB, Ellis, M. ,  SHENOY, Arvind ,  MANICKAM, Olagappan ,  GEDIKIAN, Steve Saro ,  CHU, Michael Kuohao

Inventor： ROBBIN, Jeffrey, L. ,  WADYCKI, Andrew ,  GAUTIER, Patrice ,  ALSINA, Thomas ,  NEWMAN, Lucas, C. ,  KELLY, Sean, B. ,  JAWA, Amandeep ,  MIRRASHIDI, Payam ,  MULLER, Max ,  VEROSUB, Ellis, M. ,  SHENOY, Arvind ,  MANICKAM, Olagappan ,  GEDIKIAN, Steve Saro ,  CHU, Michael Kuohao

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30174 ,  G06F17/30194

Abstract: Improved techniques and systems for storage, delivery and acquisition of digital assets are disclosed. The techniques and systems are suitable and useful for storing, delivering and accessing digital assets (e.g., media assets) that have been acquired from online stores. The techniques and systems are also suitable and useful for storing, delivering and accessing digital assets that have been acquired from other than from online stores. Regardless, the digital assets become accessible from a network-based digital data repository (e.g., cloud data storage) via electronic devices (e.g., user devices) and thus usable by the electronic devices. The digital assets can include media assets and/or non-media assets.

Abstract translation: 披露了用于存储，交付和获取数字资产的改进技术和系统。 这些技术和系统对于从在线商店获取的数字资产（例如，媒体资产）的存储，传递和访问是合适的和有用的。 这些技术和系统对于存储，交付和访问已经从网上商店以外的数字资产而言也是合适和有用的。 无论如何，可以通过电子设备（例如，用户设备）从基于网络的数字数据存储库（例如，云数据存储）访问数字资产，从而可由电子设备使用。 数字资产可以包括媒体资产和/或非媒体资产。

公开(公告)号：WO2010138274A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：PCT/US2010/033282

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  CORTES, Ricardo D. ,  MULLER, Max ,  BHATNAGAR, Aloke ,  LEFFERT, Jonathan B. ,  CLITES, Jeffrey Allen

Inventor： CORTES, Ricardo D. ,  MULLER, Max ,  BHATNAGAR, Aloke ,  LEFFERT, Jonathan B. ,  CLITES, Jeffrey Allen

IPC: G06F9/445 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/445

Abstract: An improved system and method for configuring, submitting, distributing and/or managing add-ons for digital products previously submitted to a product distribution site are disclosed. The add-ons for digital products can be managed and made available for online purchase and distribution at the product distribution site. An add-on for a digital product can subsequently be offered to and acquired by an interested person that previously purchased the associated digital product through use of the digital product itself, which can interact with a product distribution site. The product distribution site can also be referred to as an online product hosting site. In one embodiment, the digital products are computer program products (e.g., computer software programs).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于配置，提交，分发和/或管理先前提交给产品分发站点的数字产品的附加组件的改进的系统和方法。 数字产品的附加件可以在产品分销站点进行管理和在线购买和分发。 数字产品的附件随后可以由先前通过使用可与产品分发站点交互的数字产品本身购买相关数字产品的感兴趣的人员提供给并获取。 产品分销网站也可以称为在线产品托管网站。 在一个实施例中，数字产品是计算机程序产品（例如，计算机软件程序）。

公开(公告)号：WO2009137477A3

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：PCT/US2009/042841

申请日：2009-05-05

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  FOSBACK, Jason, Robert ,  CORTES, Ricardo, D. ,  MULLER, Max

Inventor： FOSBACK, Jason, Robert ,  CORTES, Ricardo, D. ,  MULLER, Max

IPC: G06F9/445

Abstract: An improved system and method for submitting, distributing and/or managing digital products with respect to a product distribution site are disclosed. The submission of digital products to the product distribution site is able to be performed by numerous submitters in a uniform and computer-assisted manner. The submitted digital products can then be managed in a largely automated manner and made available for online purchase and distribution at the product distribution site. Once a digital product is submitted, the user can access the status of the digital product submission to obtain information of whether the digital product has been approved or rejected. In one embodiment, the digital products are computer program products (e.g., computer software programs).

公开(公告)号：WO2007134332A3

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：PCT/US2007068995

申请日：2007-05-15

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  SUITTS JASON ROBERT ,  CURREY JONATHAN JAMES ,  MULLER MAX

Inventor： SUITTS JASON ROBERT ,  CURREY JONATHAN JAMES ,  MULLER MAX

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/17336 ,  H04N21/234309 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/2353 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/8543

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate generally to the submission of media content to a media distribution system and the generation of media items from the media content. The media items may include, for example, audio, video, image, or podcast data. In accordance with one embodiment, a package for use in generating a downloadable digital media content asset includes metadata content that describes how the media content in a plurality of data files including media content can be processed to generate a downloadable digital media content asset, where the package includes information identifying the plurality of data files.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例一般涉及向媒体分发系统提交媒体内容以及从媒体内容生成媒体项目。 媒体项目可以包括例如音频，视频，图像或播客数据​​。 根据一个实施例，用于生成可下载的数字媒体内容资产的包装包括描述如何处理包括媒体内容在内的多个数据文件中的媒体内容以生成可下载的数字媒体内容资产的元数据内容，其中 包装包括识别多个数据文件的信息。

公开(公告)号：WO2004097759A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-11

申请号：PCT/US2004/012928

申请日：2004-04-26

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  GAUTIER, Patrice ,  MULLER, Max ,  BURKHOLDER, Thomas ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey, L. ,  HELLER, Dave ,  DOWDY, Thomas ,  WIESE, Mike

Inventor： GAUTIER, Patrice ,  MULLER, Max ,  BURKHOLDER, Thomas ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey, L. ,  HELLER, Dave ,  DOWDY, Thomas ,  WIESE, Mike

IPC: G07F19/00

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：WO2007134332A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：PCT/US2007/068995

申请日：2007-05-15

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  SUITTS, Jason, Robert ,  CURREY, Jonathan, James ,  MULLER, Max

Inventor： SUITTS, Jason, Robert ,  CURREY, Jonathan, James ,  MULLER, Max

IPC: H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04N7/17336 ,  H04N21/234309 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/2353 ,  H04N21/84 ,  H04N21/8543

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate generally to the submission of media content to a media distribution system and the generation of media items from the media content. The media items may include, for example, audio, video, image, or podcast data. In accordance with one embodiment, a package for use in generating a downloadable digital media content asset includes metadata content that describes how the media content in a plurality of data files including media content can be processed to generate a downloadable digital media content asset, where the package includes information identifying the plurality of data files.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例一般涉及向媒体分发系统提交媒体内容以及从媒体内容生成媒体项目。 媒体项目可以包括例如音频，视频，图像或播客数据​​。 根据一个实施例，用于生成可下载的数字媒体内容资产的包装包括描述如何处理包括媒体内容在内的多个数据文件中的媒体内容以生成可下载的数字媒体内容资产的元数据内容，其中 包装包括识别多个数据文件的信息。

公开(公告)号：WO2011031647A2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：PCT/US2010/047904

申请日：2010-09-03

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  HELLER, David ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey L. ,  MULLER, Max ,  BRAUNSTEIN, Aaron

Inventor： HELLER, David ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey L. ,  MULLER, Max ,  BRAUNSTEIN, Aaron

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30056 ,  H04N21/4332 ,  H04N21/8352

Abstract: Media bundles described herein can associate digital media assets so as to be able to provide media presentations involving the digital media assets at a client device. A media bundle can be used on a client device to support media presentation of digital media assets at the client device. The media presentation can provide a multimedia experience for the user of the client device. Conversion data can be provided to the client device to facilitate mapping from provider identifiers within the media bundle to identifiers used by a media distribution system.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的媒体束可以将数字媒体资产相关联，以便能够在客户端设备处提供涉及数字媒体资产的媒体演示。 可以在客户端设备上使用媒体捆绑，以支持客户端设备上数字媒体资产的媒体呈现。 媒体演示可以为客户端设备的用户提供多媒体体验。 可以向客户端设备提供转换数据，以便于从媒体捆绑中的提供商标识符到由媒体分发系统使用的标识符进行映射。

公开(公告)号：WO2009137476A2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：PCT/US2009/042838

申请日：2009-05-05

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  CORTES, Ricardo, D. ,  MULLER, Max ,  WALKER, Michael, Howard ,  VAN TASSELL, David, Alonzo ,  BHATNAGAR, Aloke ,  AGARWAL, Ashish ,  SANDBERG, Lynne, Allison

Inventor： CORTES, Ricardo, D. ,  MULLER, Max ,  WALKER, Michael, Howard ,  VAN TASSELL, David, Alonzo ,  BHATNAGAR, Aloke ,  AGARWAL, Ashish ,  SANDBERG, Lynne, Allison

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06F17/28 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06Q50/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0283

Abstract: An improved system and method for submitting, distributing and/or managing digital products with respect to a product distribution site are disclosed. The submission of digital products to the product distribution site is able to be performed by numerous submitters in a uniform and computer-assisted manner. The submitted digital products can then be managed in a largely automated manner and made available for online purchase and distribution at the product distribution site. Once a digital product is submitted, the user can access the status of the digital product submission to obtain information of whether the digital product has been approved or rejected. In one embodiment, the digital products are computer program products (e.g., computer software programs).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于提交，分发和/或管理关于产品分发站点的数字产品的改进的系统和方法。 将数字产品提交到产品分销站点，可以由众多提交者以统一和计算机辅助的方式执行。 所提交的数字产品可以以大部分自动化的方式进行管理，并可在产品分销站点进行在线购买和分发。 提交数字产品后，用户可以访问数字产品提交的状态，以获取数字产品是否已被批准或拒绝的信息。 在一个实施例中，数字产品是计算机程序产品（例如，计算机软件程序）。

公开(公告)号：WO2007134275A3

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：PCT/US2007/068847

申请日：2007-05-14

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  MULLER, Max ,  CORTES, Ricardo

Inventor： MULLER, Max ,  CORTES, Ricardo

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  G06F17/30

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate generally to the submission of metadata content and media content to a media distribution system. The media content can include, for example, audio, video, image, or podcast data. In accordance with one embodiment, a client submitting metadata content can validate the metadata content prior to submission of the metadata content and/or associated media content. A media distribution system receiving metadata content can also validate the metadata content.

公开(公告)号：WO2007134275A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：PCT/US2007068847

申请日：2007-05-14

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  MULLER MAX ,  CORTES RICARDO

Inventor： MULLER MAX ,  CORTES RICARDO

CPC classification number: H04N7/17309 ,  G06F17/30017 ,  H04N21/2353

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate generally to the submission of metadata content and media content to a media distribution system. The media content can include, for example, audio, video, image, or podcast data. In accordance with one embodiment, a client submitting metadata content can validate the metadata content prior to submission of the metadata content and/or associated media content. A media distribution system receiving metadata content can also validate the metadata content.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例一般涉及向媒体分发系统提交元数据内容和媒体内容。 媒体内容可以包括例如音频，视频，图像或播客数据​​。 根据一个实施例，提交元数据内容的客户端可以在提交元数据内容和/或相关联的媒体内容之前验证元数据内容。 接收元数据内容的媒体分发系统也可以验证元数据内容。