Track listening and playing service for digital media files

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APP PUB NO 20060167804A1
SERIAL NO

11314749

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Methods, system and apparatus for identifying, tracking and monitoring digital media files through the use of a track listening service is provided. The service may also include a digital media playing service suitable for playing audio, video, audiovideo, and other media format files. The system provides numerous methods of interfacing with a content outlet and providing track listening services in conjunction therewith. The methods further include comparing attributes of content to be downloaded with attributes of content in a media database. The methods also includes providing restrictions based on a result of the comparing. The methods further include monetizing the methods between both retailers and rights-holders using the system. Additionally, the method may include providing retail analysis, resolving disputes, and distributing royalty payments to rights-holders of content.

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MYSPACE MUSIC LLC8942 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD BEVERLY HILLS CA 90211

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aydar, Ali San Francisco, CA 13 132
Fanning, Shawn San Francisco, CA 16 777
Mendelson, Jordan San Francisco, CA 15 292

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