Digital content protection for peer to peer networks

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20060075225A1
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11172391

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Method and system of the present invention provide for distribution of content (e.g. videos, games, music, etc.) via peer-to-peer (P2P) network, while ensuring that the content is not usable until it is purchased or rented. Methods and systems of the present invention deliver content over the Internet. One system embodiment includes an Internet-based service and client software that runs on customers' computers. To achieve increased efficiency and scalability, the present invention can deliver content to customers' computers by using peer to peer (P2P) networking. In that way, clients are also potential servers to other clients.

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EZTAKES INC251 NORTHAMPTON STREET SUITE D EASTHAMPTON MA 01027

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Clarke, William D Florence, MA 17 381
Flynn, James P Northampton, MA 22 383

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