Method, apparatus and system for marketing, delivering, and collecting payment for information
US7542936B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q40/04
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus and system for marketing, delivering, and collecting payment for information is described. In one embodiment, the invention is a method of providing electronic mail for payment. The invention includes sending an electronic mail message including provided information and a price to a customer, the provided information having an inaccessible portion of information. The invention further includes transferring a payment from the customer, and rendering the inaccessible portion of information accessible to the customer.
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