Apparatus, methods and systems for discounted referral and recommendation of electronic content
US7881976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0601
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus, methods and systems for sharing and distributing electronic content using a mobile device are presented. In more specific terms, a viral marketing-based, discounted referral and recommendation model by which users may forward electronic content to other users in disclosed. In one aspect, a method of distributing electronic media content over a network includes displaying a discounted offer on a first device that has been transmitted from another device for which the electronic media content has been purchased. A notification is then received, and upon receiving an acceptance from the first device, the electronic media content is transmitted to the device.
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