Patent ID: 7925590

Claim:
A system that comprises a processor and memory, wherein the memory comprises a plurality of components that are executable by the processor, the plurality of components comprising: a search engine, the search engine comprising: a receiver component that receives a query from a user that pertains to a multimedia item; an output component that outputs to the user multiple choices for receiving an instance of the multimedia item, the multiple choices comprising: a first choice for receiving a first instance of the multimedia item at no charge to the user, wherein the first instance of the multimedia item includes at least one digital rights management restriction, wherein the at least one digital rights management restriction restricts at least one of a device that is able to access the first instance of the multimedia item, a type of device that is able to access the first instance of the multimedia item, a number of times that the first instance of the multimedia item is accessible, or a window of time that the first instance of the multimedia item is accessible; and a second choice for receiving a second instance of the multimedia item for a fee, wherein the second instance of the multimedia item is free of the at least one digital rights management restriction; a transmitter component that transmits one of the first instance of the multimedia item or the second instance of the multimedia item to the user based at least in part upon receipt of a selection from the user of one of the first choice or the second choice; and a payment component that allocates payment to an owner of copyright in the multimedia item regardless of which of the first choice or the second choice is selected by the user.