System and method for distribution of content over a network
US7987479B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/84
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Mechanisms and techniques provide a method for distributing content over a network includes receiving content elements form content sources, queuing the elements for distribution on a transmission channel, and distributing the content elements over the transmission channel to a self-selecting network. distribution of the content elements can be based upon payment information or content characteristics of the content elements. These mechanisms and techniques provide an opportunity for the distribution of content, produced by individual providers, to a wide audience.
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