Method and system for offering a media content item
US8983439B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/303
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A media system includes a content platform that provides an interface for browsing and/or purchase of ringback media content by a user of a communications device. The system includes a profiles database containing profile information for a multitude of users of communications devices. The media system further includes a memory storing instructions for execution by the platform which causes it to 1) obtain information from the device including assignment of ringback media content to contacts in an address book maintained on the device; and 2) update the profiles database in accordance with the information obtained from the device. The information obtained in 1) may be obtained automatically, each time the user accesses the content platform. The system may further include an analyzer module which is used to generate targeted promotional messages based on the contents of the profile database.
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