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Server apparatus, mobile terminal, contents distribution method, contents reception method, and program product

US7034853B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2002
Grant dateApr 25, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S345/903
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multiple-contents distribution in a client and server system is disclosed. The multiple-contents contain contents-pieces, which are to be distributed to a set of clients including mobile phone terminals. The set of clients are registered with the server in response to registration requests. The server determines an order of the registered set of clients. The server then initiates a distribution of the contents-pieces to the registered sets of clients, wherein the contents-pieces are selected in accordance with the order of the clients.

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