Patent ID: 8229856
Filing Date: 2012-07-24
Classification: G06Q,H04M

Abstract:
1. In a system for distribution of music to wireless devices, a subscription server controlling access to music recordings to a plurality of wireless communication devices, the subscription server comprising: a memory storing a plurality of wireless device profiles, wherein each profile includes a value of N and a value of S, wherein N comprises a maximum number of music recordings which may be downloaded to the device for storage and play on the device, wherein each music recording is downloaded from an on-line music content distribution site or sites, and wherein N is an integer greater than one; wherein S comprises a maximum number of swaps in a predetermined period of time, wherein each swap comprises an exchange of one music recording for another music recording; and wherein each wireless device profile further comprise an indication of a current number of music recordings downloaded to the respective device and a current number of swaps executed by the respective device during the predetermined time period, and wherein the server interacts with the wireless devices during attempts of downloading of music or swapping of recordings so as to prevent the user activity from exceeding the value of N or S.