Patent ID: 7650620
Filing Date: 2010-01-19
Classification: G06Q,H04N

Abstract:
1. A distribution system for digital media, said distribution system including: a one-way, high-bandwidth communication channel separate from the Internet; a media server system in communication with the Internet and with said communication channel, said media server system adapted to transmit digital media; an affiliate computer system located remotely from said media server system, said affiliate computer system in communication with said media server system through the Internet; and a broadcast receiver in communication with said affiliate computer system, wherein said broadcast receiver is adapted to receive a broadcast communication of said media from said media server system through said communication channel, wherein said affiliate computer system is configured to request the transmission of said media through the Internet in response to a triggering communication from said media server system, wherein said media server system includes an affiliate computer system address book maintenance application and said media server system is adapted to transfer at least a portion of an affiliate address book to said affiliate computer system.