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Method and apparatus for the superdistribution of content in a network including stationary and mobile stations

  • US 20040198308A1
  • Filed: 10/16/2001
  • Published: 10/07/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/06/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A superdistribution method, in a telecommunications network having a plurality of terminals, for permitting a first user of a first terminal to distribute contents stored in said first terminal to a second user of a second terminal to permit said second user to inspect and purchase said content if desired, said superdistribution method comprising the steps of:

  • transmitting said content from said first terminal to said second terminal;

    receiving said content in said second terminal;

    temporarily storing said content in said second terminal in a manner to permit said content to be inspected by said second user;

    permitting said second user to inspect said content;

    permitting said second user to purchase said content if desired and automatically discarding said content if not desired; and

    permanently storing said content in said second terminal when purchased by said second user.

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