Methods and systems for internet distribution of aggregated media actions
US9760916B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/0641
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One aspect of the concepts presented herein is aggregation and presentation of useful actions for digital media in general and photographs in particular, coupled with federated distribution of this collection of media actions such as printing and storing. In one embodiment, code is provided for use on any website such that media content on supported professional websites, amateur blogs, or even the entire Internet, is presented with an expanded and consistent set of options that the viewing user can exercise. With a minor update to the code for a particular website, website owners can offer a full suite of media actions and immediately begin earning revenue generated from the use of these actions. The code is set such that sites that offer media services over the Internet can obtain instant distribution and additional consumers for their services. The code is, in one embodiment, distributed by a service that makes this all possible by allowing for account management, measurement of usage, reporting, and control of the presentation so that the Internet image interface continues to improve in terms of end user benefit thereby increasing revenue for website hosts, content owners, and …
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