Patent ID: 7814022
Filing Date: 2010-10-12
Classification: G06Q,H04N

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method that protects the digital rights of tiered media content providers, the method implemented on at least one computerized system, said method comprising: providing an original media content of a media content owner using a distribution server, wherein said distribution server is accessed by a user; associating a first monetary cost amount with said original media content; modifying said original media content using a media enhancer that creates a modified media content on said distribution server, wherein said media enhancer modifies said original media content using any of: associating a second monetary cost amount with said modified media content; distributing said original media content and said modified media content to an enhanced personal video recorder (e-PVR) that is accessed by said user; receiving a payment from said user, wherein said payment comprises a first payment amount equal to said first monetary cost amount and a second payment amount equal to said second monetary cost amount, wherein each of said media content owner and said media enhancer receive at least a portion of said payment; and presenting said original media content on said e-PVR as a media presentation when said first payment amount is received by said media content owner; and presenting said modified media content on said e-PVR as a media presentation when said second payment amount is received by said media content owner, wherein said media enhancer comprises an account stored on said distribution server, wherein said media enhancer makes payments from said account to view said original media content, and wherein said account receives payments from other user accounts when other users access said modified media content that is generated by said media enhancer.