"Originally filed in April 2011, the application describes a system where cameras on a TV, cell phone, or other display identify how many people are watching content on screen, and check to make sure that the user's license for that content covers that many viewers. If it doesn't, the game or movie in question could be halted and the user prompted to purchase more licenses before resuming. "
not just MS Im sure every other company would want to make sure they are getting compensated accordingly. This would be no different than buying tickets to a movie. You buy 3 then 3 people can watch.
The ironic part is MS isnt really a content provider. All of their contracted affiliates are. sony on the other hand IS a content provider and would most likely be on the same side as MS in this situation.
by content provider i mean they actually develop and produce movies and tv shows. Not just a service to deliver them.
This, in conjunction with Microsoft's recent ban of player-made "paid" content (in the form of videos) does not bode well for the Microsoft faithful. Then again, the "Microsoft faithful" usually only stay faithful for about 10 years or less until they jump onto another platform (I've seen it time and time again on PC).
I very much doubt they would implement it. HOWEVER, it would allow Microsoft to begin bargaining with movie studios (many of which are owned by Sony).
Think of it this way:
"Hey Universal, how about putting your movies exclusively on our Live streaming service?"
"Uh, no way, Microsoft"
"Why not?"
"There's too much money to be made on other platforms"
"Okay, Universal, but how about THIS? How about we charge for a movie stream PER VIEWER?"
"Per VIEWER? That sounds incredible. How could you do that?"
If you really think about it, Microsoft already does this with games: Xbox Live accounts. If you're at your friend's house and he has a 360 and a paid Gold account, you still have to log in with your own paid Gold account if you both want to jump online, even if it's on the same console. Am I wrong?
yup basically if you buy a new game and do not have live gold. You only get half the game (assuming there is multiplayer) but yet everyone poops on capcom for disc dlc.
Thanks. I didn't know that. I remember having to log in on a buddy's Live account to play with another buddy online on the same console, but maybe he just wanted the Achievements or something (?)
That is the most garbage thing I've ever heard... I know it probably won't be used, but if it ever is, I will never support a console/phone/whatever with this tech.
Loooooool! Microsoft, whatever weed you're smoking, you need to get off of. Fast.
They are crazy! My living room is not a theatre, I'm not about to pay per person watching for jack!
Lol can you imagine watching a movie, its getting really intense and someone walks in and the darn thing refuses to continue? Better yet, hiding people behind your couch and they have to watch from beyond the camera's scope cause you only paid for 1. Lol. Fail Microsoft. Epic proportions fail.
I'm amazed you're not supporting this, frankly. This is the first time I've seen you say something MS was doing(or thinking of doing, in this case) was stupid.
So now that Windows 8 is uniting the next X Box, Surface, Windows PCs and Windows phones....things just gets better and better doesn't it?
This is what Windows 7 supporters are afraid of, not just about some pastel tiles on the desktop or the lack of a Start menu upon startup. It's the direction of MS is heading with these devices. Yes I know there are Win 8 supporters out saying there's no problem with menu and they are right but it's the stuff that we don't know that's bothering the naysayers. MS don't just unite several media platforms together without something to ensure it will have total control, starting with a completely MS controlled closed garden.
It's like the Rebels not knowing that there's a second Death Star being built as they celebrate the the destruction of the first one. You see things are better but you have tingle deep at the back of your mind telling you something is not right...
Now this is facking ridiculous if Microsoft do this then they need to go out of business and this is coming from a die hard xbox fan but enough is enough. this is just plain ignorant and greedy. now if they use it for age restriction only then that will be fine.
The fact that this patent even exists proves that Microsoft would go ahead with it, IF THEY COULD. We all know how they operate as a business, and that is to the greater profit.
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Im sure every other company would want to make sure they are getting compensated accordingly. This would be no different than buying tickets to a movie. You buy 3 then 3 people can watch.
The ironic part is MS isnt really a content provider. All of their contracted affiliates are. sony on the other hand IS a content provider and would most likely be on the same side as MS in this situation.
by content provider i mean they actually develop and produce movies and tv shows. Not just a service to deliver them.
I very much doubt they would implement it. HOWEVER, it would allow Microsoft to begin bargaining with movie studios (many of which are owned by Sony).
Think of it this way:
"Hey Universal, how about putting your movies exclusively on our Live streaming service?"
"Uh, no way, Microsoft"
"Why not?"
"There's too much money to be made on other platforms"
"Okay, Universal, but how about THIS? How about we charge for a movie stream PER VIEWER?"
"Per VIEWER? That sounds incredible. How could you do that?"
*Cue Kinect camera*
Thanks. I didn't know that. I remember having to log in on a buddy's Live account to play with another buddy online on the same console, but maybe he just wanted the Achievements or something (?)
Lol.
They are crazy! My living room is not a theatre, I'm not about to pay per person watching for jack!
Lol can you imagine watching a movie, its getting really intense and someone walks in and the darn thing refuses to continue? Better yet, hiding people behind your couch and they have to watch from beyond the camera's scope cause you only paid for 1. Lol. Fail Microsoft. Epic proportions fail.
And it IS stupid.
This sounds like the worst idea ever.
Skynet becomes self aware and kills them..
Uh...my friend wants to know.
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This is what Windows 7 supporters are afraid of, not just about some pastel tiles on the desktop or the lack of a Start menu upon startup. It's the direction of MS is heading with these devices. Yes I know there are Win 8 supporters out saying there's no problem with menu and they are right but it's the stuff that we don't know that's bothering the naysayers. MS don't just unite several media platforms together without something to ensure it will have total control, starting with a completely MS controlled closed garden.
It's like the Rebels not knowing that there's a second Death Star being built as they celebrate the the destruction of the first one. You see things are better but you have tingle deep at the back of your mind telling you something is not right...
Ridiculous proposal.