Abstract: A client computing system inserts selected advertising into digital content. Ads may be inserted into content based on a dynamic advertising matching process that is securely implemented within a hardware-based root of trust. User profiles used in ad matching may be privacy protected and maintained with confidentiality protection in the client computing system and/or a service provider server, respectively. When a client computing system makes a request to the service provider server for content with specified ad slots, the request may be made with the client's EPID signature, which is inherently privacy protected. The hardware-based root of trust protects insertion of selected ads into the linear rendering flow of the content.

Abstract: A client computing system inserts selected advertising into digital content. Ads may be inserted into content based on a dynamic advertising matching process that is securely implemented within a hardware-based root of trust. User profiles used in ad matching may be privacy protected and maintained with confidentiality protection in the client computing system and/or a service provider server, respectively. When a client computing system makes a request to the service provider server for content with specified ad slots, the request may be made with the client's EPID signature, which is inherently privacy protected. The hardware-based root of trust protects insertion of selected ads into the linear rendering flow of the content.

Abstract: Embodiments of techniques and systems for content protection and detection of protected media content are described. Visual tracking patterns may be displayed during rendering of protected media content that would be visible to a camcorder during recording. The visual tracking pattern may be placed in a background area or other less-active portion of the video in order to reduce perceptibility by a viewer. Audio tracking patterns may be inserted during rendering outside of the range of normal human hearing for reduced viewer perceptibility. The tracking patterns may encode media tracking codes that are included in to-be-rendered media during provision from a media server. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A client computing system renders digital content (such as, for example, a movie or TV program) for a user. Based on the user's interest, the user may select an object image in a video frame of a sequence of video frames of the digital content being rendered. The user input data indicating the object image selection may be sent to a service provider server coupled to the client computing system over a network via a secure communications channel. The server obtains information about an object corresponding to the user-selected object image. The server sends the object information to the client computing system for display to the user. The object may be an object in the physical world, such as a consumer good. The object information may include information enabling the user to purchase the object.

Abstract: A system architecture provides a hardware-based root of trust solution for supporting distribution and playback of premium digital content. In an embodiment, hardware root of trust for digital content and services is a solution where the basis of trust for security purposes is rooted in hardware and firmware mechanisms in a client computing system, rather than in software. From this root of trust, the client computing system constructs an entire media processing pipeline that is protected for content authorization and playback. In embodiments of the present invention, the security of the client computing system for content processing is not dependent on the operating system (OS), basic input/output system (BIOS), media player application, or other host software.

Abstract: A method, system, and device are disclosed. In one embodiment the method includes receiving a recipient phone number into an electronic gift phone module (EGPM). The EGPM also receives a set of gift data that includes a gift identification. The EGPM sends the recipient phone number and at least some gift data to an electronic gift processing server module (EGPSM). The EGPSM purchases a recipient gift by utilizing the gift identification. The EGPSM also sends notification of the recipient gift purchase to the recipient phone number.

Abstract: A digital content transmission and reception system that uses feedback and re-transmission of missing content is described. A content transmission system broadcasts a complete set of digital content to a plurality of content reception systems via a communication link. A content reception system receives a corresponding incomplete set of digital content, determines particular content portions that are missing, and provided feedback indicating the missing content portions to the content distribution system. The content distribution system the re-transmits content based on the feedback.

Abstract: A device, system, and method for location-based payment authorization includes receiving a payment request for an order submitted from a mobile computing device via an e-commerce vendor website. A location of the mobile computing device is determined based on location data. In one embodiment, the payment request is authorized or denied based on whether the e-commerce vendor website has been authorized for the determined location of the mobile computing device.

Abstract: In some embodiments a wireless access point receives digital television content. The digital television content is transmitted in a wireless manner over a wireless network of the wireless access point. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A digital content transmission and reception system that uses feedback and re-transmission of missing content is described. A content transmission system broadcasts a complete set of digital content to a plurality of content reception systems via a communication link. A content reception system receives a corresponding incomplete set of digital content, determines particular content portions that are missing, and provided feedback indicating the missing content portions to the content distribution system. The content distribution system the re-transmits content based on the feedback.

Abstract: A digital content transmission and reception system that uses feedback and retransmission of missing content is described. A content transmission system broadcasts a complete set of digital content to a plurality of content reception systems via a communication link. A content reception system receives a corresponding incomplete set of digital content, determines particular content portions that are missing, and provided feedback indicating the missing content portions to the content distribution system. The content distribution system then re-transmits content based on the feedback.

Abstract: A constant-to-variable cache router is situated between a constant bit-rate network and a variable bit-rate network. A monitor within the variable bit-rate network measures the available bit-rate within the variable bit-rate network and communicates the available bit-rate to the constant-to-variable cache router. When data is received from the constant bit-rate network at the constant-to-variable cache router, the constant-to-variable cache router determines if the available bit-rate is large enough to support the delivery of the data from the constant bit-rate network at the constant bit-rate. If not, then the constant-to-variable cache router caches the data and delivers it at a rate dependent on the available bit-rate of the variable bit-rate network.

Abstract: A digital content transmission and reception system that uses feedback and re-transmission of missing content is described. A content transmission system broadcasts a complete set of digital content to a plurality of content reception systems via a communication link. A content reception system receives a corresponding incomplete set of digital content, determines particular content portions that are missing, and provided feedback indicating the missing content portions to the content distribution system. The content distribution system then re-transmits content based on the feedback.

Abstract: A digital content transmission and reception system that uses feedback and re-transmission of missing content is described. A content transmission system broadcasts a complete set of digital content to a plurality of content reception systems via a communication link. A content reception system receives a corresponding incomplete set of digital content, determines particular content portions that are missing, and provided feedback indicating the missing content portions to the content distribution system. The content distribution system the re-transmits content based on the feedback.

Abstract: A prepackaged object-oriented data and/or video conferencing (DVC) application programming toolkit (PK) having a number of conference control objects is provided for building customized DVC applications. Instances of these conference control objects are to be incorporated in customized DVC applications. An instance of a conference control object is used to facilitate accesses to conference management services of a local general purpose personal conference (GPPC) application, including connection management functions, extended A/V services, and data management services.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method are provided for generating broadcast schedules and potential content based on aggregated user profile information comprising user preferences and content ratings. According to one embodiment of the present invention, users may access a website to create user profiles that include content preferences and content ratings. A broadcast operations center may then use the information to generate content selection, mix, and/or broadcast scheduling.

Abstract: A constant-to-variable cache router is situated between a constant bit-rate network and a variable bit-rate network. A monitor within the variable bit-rate network measures the available bit-rate within the variable bit-rate network and communicates the available bit-rate to the constant-to-variable cache router. When data is received from the constant bit-rate network at the constant-to-variable cache router, the constant-to-variable cache router determines if the available bit-rate is large enough to support the delivery of the data from the constant bit-rate network at the constant bit-rate. If not, then the constant-to-variable cache router caches the data and delivers it at a rate dependent on the available bit-rate of the variable bit-rate network.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method are provided for providing personalized content delivery using a content-based scheme based on user profiles comprising content subscription information. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a user may provide content subscription information via a corresponding network node. A user profile corresponding to the user may be generated using the content subscription information. The content based on the user profile may then be delivered to the user via the corresponding network node.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for caching and rating virtual channels and modifying future content and/or content schedules based on user preferences. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a mechanism for providing categorized virtual channel presentations using cached content, along with content discovery information is provided. These channels enable the user to select the “type” or “genre” of content for consumption and to actively or passively rate this content. The rating information may then be used to modify the future content and/or content scheduling for the network.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for generating and transmitting content on a broadcast network that facilitate content discovery. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a transport protocol is described that uses content discovery information within a broadcast data stream to identify content within the stream. The content discovery information may include a metadata stream and may be transmitted pre-show, in-band or real-time, in-band. A receiver connected with the broadcast network can use the metadata to determine whether the content may be of interest to a particular consumer or user. The receiver may also selectively filter, cache, or personalize the content for the particular consumer.