A content delivery system, a method thereof, and a content reproducing
device are provided. The content reproducing device comprises a content
separator, an insufficient content storing section, and a server. The
content separator separates or divides content into an insufficient
content and a complementary content. The insufficient content storing
section stores the insufficient content sent (outputted) from the content
separator. The server includes a storing means for storing the
complementary content sent from the content separator, and sends the
complementary content to the content reproducing device via a network.
The content reproducing device acquires the complementary content from
the server and the insufficient content from the insufficient content
storing section. Thereafter, the content reproducing device reproduces
the content using the insufficient content and the complementary content.
Thereby, it is possible to provide a system and a method which save the
trouble of checkin and/or checkout operation and thus enhance user's
usability. Further, according to the system and the method, a content
provider can charge a user for content each time a user reproduces
content.