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Online community based peer-to-peer media streaming systems and methods

US10051051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2012
Grant dateAug 14, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/632
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Online community based peer-to-peer media streaming systems and methods are disclosed. An exemplary method includes a service providing system accessing data associated with a hosted online community comprising a plurality of members, providing a peer-to-peer media streaming event to a group of the members of the online community based on the data associated with the online community, and providing an incentive to the group of the members for participation in the peer-to-peer media streaming event. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed.

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