Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for authorized distribution of digital content amongst a plurality of mobile devices, under the mobile service provider's control. A mobile subscriber requests for services (digital content/applications) to a mobile service provider. The mobile service provider then sends a download descriptor to the mobile device through an SMS message. The download descriptor includes a link to the actual digital content hosted by a content provider. The user is then able to read, delete, forward the download descriptor to other mobile users or download the content on his/her mobile device at any point of time. The user also gets notified about any changes such as a new service or a version upgrade according to his/her preferences. The invention enables the mobile service provider to implement payment, licensing, copyright and other digital rights management policies while enabling a user to distribute the content to other users.

Abstract: The present invention provides for creation, relevance based discovery and delivery of services to mobile users over telecommunications networks. The services are provided on a Mobile Service Provider's (MSP's) network infrastructure and created in collaboration with third parties by means of service objects. Each service object is a three dimensional collection of service capabilities derived from the network infrastructure, service elements and assets like user billing relations, user profiles, device capability and location. The service capabilities address and factor in network facing, subscriber facing and third party requirements of service delivery. Service objects can be configured for different service and business priorities of the operator such as DRM and location services. A service object extends all MSP assets to third parties in a regulated manner. The user can discover relevant services, subscribe to, and personalize the services.

Abstract: The present invention provides a technique for implementing digital rights management for digital content that can be used on Java enabled mobile devices. It enables the controlled usage of the digital content on the mobile device after it is downloaded from a content provider. This is achieved by a mobile service provider that generates a license based on a rights workflow and applies charging policies to prevent the downloaded digital content from being forwarded to other users. The digital content cannot be used without the license. The digital content can be delivered to the user either through combined or separate delivery, depending on whether the license is sent along with the digital content or not. On expiry of the license, the user is prompted for updating the license. The user can then use the digital content once the license is updated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and computer program product for implementing application level policies in an operator network, while managing the exchange of data packets between users and service providers during the provisioning of premium data services. The present invention intermediates between a user and a service provider (who may be an enterprise, content provider, an application provider or a partner portal). The present invention enforces access control, prompting, redirection and inline context injection dynamically while the service is being delivered, and generates metering records for billing purposes. Prompting enables notifications and taking inputs from the user while the user accesses chargeable content or when the sharing of user data (profile or choice) occurs between the network and service provider.