Method and apparatus for extending protected content access with peer to peer applications

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7136945
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10403616

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The invention illustrates a system and method of sharing content with multiple peer device while protecting the content from unauthorized use. In one embodiment, the system and method comprises: identifying a plurality of peer devices within a predetermined area wherein each of the plurality of peer devices includes an interface framework; directly transmitting content among the plurality of devices; and a selected plurality of peer devices requesting a license from a digital rights management server for the content, wherein the selected plurality of peer devices possess the content, wherein the interface framework is configured to allow the plurality of peer devices to directly communicate and utilize an applicationOther aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrated by way of example of the principles of the invention.

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SONY CORPORATIONTOKYO 108-0075
SONY ELECTRONICS INC1 SONY DRIVE PARK RIDGE NJ 07656

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gauba, Ravi Fremont, CA 23 714
Gibbs, Simon San Jose, CA 34 2012
Hoch, Michael San Jose, CA 22 961
Liu, Jeff Fremont, CA 19 252
Wang, Sidney Pleasanton, CA 23 1411

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