Content Rental System
    2.
    发明申请
    Content Rental System 审中-公开
    内容租赁系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140215510A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-31

    申请号:US14168833

    申请日:2014-01-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A content rental system includes one data store for storing rental content. The content rental system also includes a content server for transferring content to one viewing device based upon a received request. The content server is further configured to authorize the transfer of the content from the viewing device to another viewing device.

    Abstract translation: 内容租赁系统包括一个用于存储租赁内容的数据存储。 内容租赁系统还包括基于接收到的请求将内容传送到一个观看设备的内容服务器。 内容服务器还被配置为授权将内容从观看设备传送到另一观看设备。

    Method and System for Upgrading a Previously Purchased Media Asset
    5.
    发明申请
    Method and System for Upgrading a Previously Purchased Media Asset 审中-公开
    升级以前购买的媒体资产的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150213475A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-30

    申请号:US14619664

    申请日:2015-02-11

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06Q30/0222 G06F3/0481

    Abstract: Systems, graphical user interfaces and methods for upgrading from one or more digital media assets to a set of digital media assets over a network are described. A potential purchaser can be notified of available upgrade opportunities that are available for purchase. The potential purchaser can elect to pursue an upgrade opportunity so as to purchase a set of digital media assets. Upon upgrading to the set of digital media assets, the digital media assets within the set of digital media assets are made available to the purchaser. According to one aspect, a graphical user interface facilitates presenting and requesting upgrade opportunities. According to another aspect, equivalency rules and/or eligibility rules can be used to control which sets of digital media assets are available for upgrade by respective potential purchasers.

    Abstract translation: 描述了通过网络从一个或多个数字媒体资产升级到一组数字媒体资产的系统,图形用户界面和方法。 可以通知潜在购买者可以购买的可用升级机会。 潜在购买者可以选择追求升级机会,以购买一套数字媒体资产。 在升级到数字媒体资产集合之后,数字媒体资产集合中的数字媒体资产可以提供给买方。 根据一个方面,图形用户界面便于呈现和请求升级机会。 根据另一方面,可以使用等效规则和/或资格规则来控制哪些数字媒体资产集合可供各个潜在购买者升级。

    Secure software updates
    7.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09948617B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-17

    申请号:US15298168

    申请日:2016-10-19

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Improved techniques to update software in electronic devices that are already in use are disclosed. In one embodiment, software can be updated in a secure and controlled manner using cryptography. The authenticity of the updated software as well as its appropriateness for the particular electronic device can be confirmed prior to update. The software can also be updated on a per module basis. In one embodiment, a server hosts software updates for various electronic devices, and supplies the appropriate software update to the electronic devices via a data network.

    Recommending Content Items
    8.
    发明申请
    Recommending Content Items 审中-公开
    推荐内容项目

    公开(公告)号:US20160048902A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-18

    申请号:US14793661

    申请日:2015-07-07

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06Q30/0631 G06F16/9535

    Abstract: Recommending content items is disclosed. In some embodiments, determining an item to recommend includes receiving an indication that a first item is of interest and selecting a second item to recommend based at least in part on a degree of similarity of the second item to the first item as determined based at least in part on a number of other instances in which both the first item and the second item have been of interest and a first decayed popularity of the first item. In some embodiments, the degree of similarity of the second item to the first item is determined based in addition on a second decayed popularity of the second item.

    Abstract translation: 公布了推荐内容。 在一些实施例中,确定要推荐的项目包括:至少部分地基于第二项目与第一项目的相似程度,至少基于至少 部分地是在第一项和第二个项目都感兴趣的第一个项目的第一个衰减的普及程度的其他一些实例中。 在一些实施例中,第二项目与第一项目的相似度是基于第二项目的第二衰减流行程度来确定的。

    Method and system for upgrading a previously purchased media asset

    公开(公告)号:US10521812B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-31

    申请号:US15606896

    申请日:2017-05-26

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Systems, graphical user interfaces and methods for upgrading from one or more digital media assets to a set of digital media assets over a network are described. A potential purchaser can be notified of available upgrade opportunities that are available for purchase. The potential purchaser can elect to pursue an upgrade opportunity so as to purchase a set of digital media assets. Upon upgrading to the set of digital media assets, the digital media assets within the set of digital media assets are made available to the purchaser. According to one aspect, a graphical user interface facilitates presenting and requesting upgrade opportunities. According to another aspect, equivalency rules and/or eligibility rules can be used to control which sets of digital media assets are available for upgrade by respective potential purchasers.

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