Apparatus and method for facilitating a purchase using information provided on a media playing device
OwnerAlexander Poltorakinventor
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Abstract
Disclosed are apparatus and method for facilitating a purchase in conjunction with media content information. The apparatus includes a receiver configured to receive a transmission of media content, information regarding the content, and information for facilitating a purchase of at least one of a copy of the content, a good, and/or a service. The content may include broadcast media content and entertainment media content. The apparatus also includes a processor configured to process the information regarding the content and the information for facilitating a purchase of the copy of the content, the good, and/or the service. The apparatus also includes a display device for displaying information.
Claims38
A media playing device comprising:
- a receiver configured to receive media content and information regarding the media content, the information regarding the media content comprising information identifying the media content;
- media playing device equipment for playing the media content;
- an input device enabling a user of the media playing device to enter a purchase request for the media content;
- a processor configured to generate a purchase request message identifying the media content and an account associated with the at least one of the user and media playing device;
- a transmitter coupled to the input device, the transmitter being configured to send the purchase request message to a central processing facility for processing of the purchase request message.
A method of purchasing media content, the method comprising:
- receiving at a media playing device the media content;
- playing from the media playing device the media content received at the media playing device;
- transmitting from the media playing device a purchase request for the media content, thereby placing an order for the media content.
A method of facilitating purchase of media content, the method comprising:
- transmitting the media content to a media playing device;
- receiving from the media playing device a purchase request message, the purchase request message identifying the media content and an account associated with at least one of the media playing device and a user of the media playing device;
- and
- consummating a transaction involving the media content.
A method comprising:
- broadcasting media content to a media playing device;
- transmitting to the media playing device information regarding an item selected from a group consisting of a good and a service, the step of transmitting to the media playing device information being performed during the step of broadcasting;
- receiving from the media playing device a purchase request message, the purchase request message identifying the item and an account associated with an entity selected from the group consisting of the media playing device and a user of the media playing device;
- and
- arranging payment for the item from the account.
An apparatus for facilitating a purchase in conjunction with media content information, comprising:
- a memory device, wherein said memory device stores information for processing at least one of an order for and a purchase of at least one of a copy of media content, a good, and a service;
- a receiver, wherein said receiver receives a purchase request message from a media playing device associated with a user;
- and
- a processor, wherein said processor is configured to process said purchase request message in conjunction with said information stored in said memory device, and further wherein said processor is configured to generate a message containing information for at least one of placing and fulfilling an order for said at least one of a copy of said media content, a good, and a service.
A method for facilitating a purchase in conjunction with media content information, comprising:
- storing information for processing at least one of an order for and a purchase of at least one of a copy of media content, a good, and a service;
- receiving a purchase request message from a media playing device associated with a user;
- processing said purchase request message in conjunction with said stored information;
- and
- generating a message containing information for at least one of placing and fulfilling an order for said at least one of a copy of said media content, a good, and a service.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.