Methods for augmenting subscription services with pay-per-use services

摘要

The present invention provides a method for augmenting subscription services with pay-per-use services. One embodiment of the invention is a method comprising the following steps: providing content on a subscription basis; and providing content on a pay-per-use basis comprising: accepting a token having a unique indicia and a monetary value; providing subscription content; and, reducing the monetary value of the token based upon the value of the provided subscription content.