Abstract: A digital content distribution system comprises a high definition television broadcaster and a consumer media unit. The high definition television broadcaster comprises a high definition television transmitter configured for multicasting, on a repeating periodic basis, an encrypted terrestrial high definition television signal of a plurality of encrypted digital content selections for purchase. The consumer media unit comprises a high definition television tuner, a memory, and an encryption and content manager. The high definition television tuner is configured for receiving the encrypted terrestrial high definition television signal. The memory is configured for storing the encrypted digital content selections from the signal for selective purchase at the consumer media unit.

Abstract: A digital content transfer appliance comprises a memory card reader, a memory, and a controller. The memory card reader is configured to removably receive at least one memory card and to read and write a digital content on the memory card wherein the digital content includes at least one of a digital image file and a digital audio file. The controller is configured for directing transfer of the digital content, independent of a personal computer, via a modem between the memory card and a digital content service provider. The memory is configured for storing the digital image file and the digital audio file.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a memory module. The memory module includes an adapter region for interfacing the memory module with a host electronic device, a memory component, and an on-card intelligent controller. A fingerprint data security system is in communication with the on-card intelligent controller, configured to identify a user before allowing access to the memory module.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions, systems, and methods for making a labeling systems capable of being labeled using either electromagnetic radiation, or ink, or both.