Abstract: A system and method for storage, management, transmission, and control of digital entertainment media includes a central remote server device and a plurality of individual user digital receivers. The method includes steps for licensing multiple forms of entertainment units for storage on the central remote server device, then receiving individual orders for an entertainment unit electronically from individuals possessing any one of an assortment of digital receivers. The payment for an individual order is verified, then the nature of the user's digital receiver is identified. As needed, decryption code and subsequently the encrypted entertainment unit are transmitted to the individual's digital receiver. Payment to licensor of the entertainment unit is submitted based on agreed-upon terms.

Abstract: A system and method for storage, management, transmission, and control of digital entertainment media includes a central remote server device and a plurality of individual user digital receivers. The method includes steps for licensing multiple forms of entertainment units for storage on the central remote server device, then receiving individual orders for an entertainment unit electronically from individuals possessing any one of an assortment of digital receivers. The payment for an individual order is verified, then the nature of the user's digital receiver is identified. As needed, decryption code and subsequently the encrypted entertainment unit are transmitted to the individual's digital receiver. Payment to licensor of the entertainment unit is submitted based on agreed-upon terms.