Digital file distribution in a social network system
US8204952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/30
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for obtaining a digital file similar to one used by a device associated with a member of a social network are provided. Digital file information about the digital file is stored on a web-based social network database. The digital file may be located on the same server as the web-based social network database or a third party server such as a mobile phone carrier. A user of the web-based social network database requesting the digital file may require a different format of the digital file than that used by the device of the member. If a different format is requested by the user, a server finds or converts the digital file to be compatible for use by a device specified by the user.
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