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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2008
Thomas A. Langan, Seattle, WA (US);
Vipul Hingne, Redmond, WA (US);
Tian Lim, Seattle, WA (US);
Nicholas B. Wild, Seattle, WA (US);
Thomas A. Langan, Seattle, WA (US);
Vipul Hingne, Redmond, WA (US);
Tian Lim, Seattle, WA (US);
Nicholas B. Wild, Seattle, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
An automated direct transaction and delivery system for digital content ('ATDDC') provides for automated detection of missing digital content or resources required for a player or participant to participate in a multimedia application in either a single player or multiplayer environment is described. The ATDDC automatically detects that a player may not have installed particular required content or that a title update is required in order to participate in a media session or video game. Upon detection of missing content or resources the ATDDC provides direct bid to purchase the content or resources, provides for automatic download, installation and configuration of the content while allowing the player to remain in contact with other players within a party.