User-driven media system in a computer network
US10740722B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0254
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A global computer network system includes a method and apparatus for writer compensation, a method and apparatus for reader rating and a method and apparatus for enabling readers to tip an author. The system further provides content organization according to user relationship and website community. Another feature effects content browsing by relationship of users in the system. The system provides determination of content scarcity and advertisement (ad inventory) scarcity. The system also includes user-specified comments or reader indications on system contents such as authored works and bookmarks.
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