Methods and Apparatus for Distributing Electronic Media Content for the Purpose of Enhancing Existing Media

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are provided for distributing electronic media content for the purpose of enhancing existing media. A Media Enhancement Distribution System is disclosed that allows users to download secondary media content, such as trivial pursuit type interaction, games or additional information, from the Internet in order to get additional entertainment or entertainment value that is related to the user's existing media or content. The downloaded content and services could be associated to a specific DVD, a group of DVD, or any DVD. The exemplary Media Enhancement Distribution System is an Internet-based system that provides a mechanism and a process for consumers to specify, access, and download Secondary Media content to be used in conjunction with their existing electronic media (Primary Media). Further, the disclosed system allows content authors to update the downloadable Secondary Media and to provide additional downloadable Secondary Media and to specify the consumer Primary Media to which it can be applied.

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