Techniques for Providing an Upgraded Content Experience

A system for providing access to stored information to a user, comprising:

• a control system comprising computer hardware and software configured to:
• scan and/or identify data recorded on a local data storage device of said user;
• access additional data, or a record identifying said additional data, held on a remote server which is communicatively connected with said local data storage device of said user, wherein the additional data is related to said data recorded on a local data storage device;
• assess differences between said data recorded on a local data storage device of said user and the additional data, or the record identifying said additional data, held on a remote server;
• determine how said data recorded on a local data storage device of said user can be subjected to an upgrade by said control system including a remote server which is communicatively connected with said local data storage device of said user.

A system for providing access to stored information to a user, comprising:

• a control system comprising computer hardware and software configured to:
• scan and/or identify data recorded on a local data storage device of said user;
• access additional data, or a record identifying said additional data, held on a remote server which is communicatively connected with said local data storage device of said user, wherein the additional data is related to said data recorded on a local data storage device;
• determine how said data recorded on a local data storage device of said user can be subjected to an upgrade by said control system including a remote server which is communicatively connected with said local data storage device of said user;
• provide access to said additional data, only if said user scans or photographs a uniquely patterned and shaped object, matching a previous scan or photograph recorded as an authentication factor.