Systems and methods for temporary assignment and exchange of digital access rights

摘要

Systems and methods are provided for assignment and exchange of temporary access rights based on proximity of user devices. A first user device may receive a temporary access right that enables a second user device to access a content asset which the first user device is not authorized to access. In response to receiving the temporary access right, the first user device may access the content asset. Access to the content asset may be maintained after the first user device leaves the proximity of the second user device until the content asset is played back in its entirety. The proximity may be based on physical location or virtual connections through online services. The temporary access right may be requested by or assigned to the first user device from the second user device and may limit the number of times that the content asset is accessed on the first user device.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
detecting a second user device within a proximity of a first user device, the first user device associated with a first user, and the second user device associated with a second user; receiving input from a first one of the first and second users, with a first one of the first and second devices, that initiates a transfer of content authorization information to a second one of the first and second devices, associated with a second one of the first and second users; responsive to detecting the second user device and receiving input, receiving at the first user device content authorization information, wherein the content authorization information enables access to a content asset on the second user device which the first user device is not authorized to access; enabling access to the content asset on the first user device; determining that the first user device leaves the proximity of the second user device; in response to determining that the first user device leaves the proximity, maintaining access to the content asset on the first user device for an amount of time determined based on a length of the content asset.