SOFTWARE, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING DIGITAL BEARER INSTRUMENTS

摘要

Methods and apparatus are described which enable flexible and secure processing of digital bearer instruments. An architecture is provided that enables provision of an extensible applications framework that flexibly supports a variety of features and functionality supporting title-based rights processing operations. A wide range of methods of defining and assuring rights processing operating environments extend the capabilities of rights processing operating environments in a variety of ways.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
receiving a digital bearer instrument representing a right, the digital bearer instrument identifying an operating environment for processing the digital bearer instrument; instantiating a plurality of operating environment components according to an operating context that specifies the operating environment; and processing the digital bearer instrument using the plurality of operating environment components in connection with redemption of the right.