A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT AND DIGITAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTION

摘要

In a method and system for digital content distribution end-users are rewarded for sending copies of end-user applications, such as software, games, music and movies, to other end-users when the copies are registered. In a method and system for digital content management, in order for an end-user application on a consumer electronic device to be fully functional, the end-user must have a secure computing device, such as a smart card or dongle, in communication with the consumer electronic device. The secure computing device contains critical code fragments necessary for the complete execution of the end-user application and can hold the critical code fragments of multiple applications from multiple vendors. Applications can be updated by vendors when the secure computing device is in communication with a WAN. In a network environment, consumers can execute code from a secure computing device in communication with a local area network.