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Method and system for downloading content to a content downloader
US9100712B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9100712-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414475099-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | Sep 7, 2005 |
| Publication date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
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A content downloader system including a display for displaying a user interface enabling a user to select content to be downloaded and initiate downloading; a set-top-box coupled to the display for providing the user interface and for receiving an Indication of the content to be downloaded; and a content downloader coupled to and separate from the set-top-box, the content downloader for receiving the content. The content downloader has at least one memory component for storing content, at least one input/output connection for communicating to electronic devices, optionally including a removable memory card and optionally including an encryption/decryption unit. The content downloader may have an identification whereby its identity is authenticated by the content provider. The content downloader downloads the content selected by the user after successful authentication whereby the selection is made using the display and the set-top-box, and the content downloaded to the content downloader separate than the set-top-box.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for downloading content in an electronic system, the method comprising: generating a user interface using a receiver, wherein the user interface is operable to allow a user to select, a first content from a plurality of selectable content items, wherein the plurality of selectable content items is operable to comprise a presentable content; displaying a portion of the user interface wherein the user interface comprises the plurality of selectable…
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- What does patent US9100712B2 cover?
- A content downloader system including a display for displaying a user interface enabling a user to select content to be downloaded and initiate downloading; a set-top-box coupled to the display for providing the user interface and for receiving an Indication of the content to be downloaded; and a content downloader coupled to and separate from the set-top-box, the content downloader for receivi…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Sony Corp, Sony Electronics Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H04N21/482. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Aug 04 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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