PHYSICAL AND ELECTRONIC BOOK RECONCILIATION

摘要

A system and method of providing access to a digital version of a publication are disclosed. The method includes receiving a publication identifier, such as a graphical encoding or information extracted therefrom, from a client device. The publication identifier identifies a hardcopy version of a publication. A challenge is provided to a user of the client device, the challenge being associated with a correct response which is identifiable by the user from the hardcopy version of the publication. A response to the challenge is received from the user. The user's response is compared to the correct response and, based on the comparison, a determination is made as to whether the user's response is the correct response. For a response which is determined to be correct, the method includes providing access to at least a portion of a digital version of the hardcopy publication. Limits on usage of the digital version may be enforced through Digital Rights Management.

主权项

1. A method of providing access to a digital version of a publication comprising:
with a computing device, receiving a publication identifier from a client device, the publication identifier identifying a hardcopy version of a publication; providing a challenge to a user of the client device, the challenge being associated with a correct response which is identifiable by the user from the hardcopy version of the publication; receiving a response to the challenge from the user; with a processor, comparing the user's response to the correct response and based on the comparison, determining whether the user's response is the correct response; and for a response which is determined to be correct, providing access to at least a portion of a digital version of the hardcopy publication.