Distribution methods and apparatus for promoting distributed digital content on a local network
First Claim
1. A system for promoting and distributing digital content over a data network comprising:
- a source node connected to a data network;
a target node connected to the data network; and
a server application running on the source node for concatenating digital content for distribution to the target node;
Characterized in that the digital content distributed to the target node is a multipart file including at least an executable replication of the server application, an executable for installation of the digital content, and a module for promoting the existence of the content and new point of distribution thereof to at least one other target node.
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Abstract
A system for promoting and distributing digital content over a data network includes a source node connected to a data network; a target node connected to the data network; and a server application running on the source node for concatenating digital content for distribution to the target node. In a preferred embodiment, the digital content distributed to the target node is a multipart file including at least an executable replication of the server application, an executable for installation of the digital content, and a module for promoting the existence of the content and new point of distribution thereof to at least one other target node.
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26 Claims
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1. A system for promoting and distributing digital content over a data network comprising:
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a source node connected to a data network;
a target node connected to the data network; and
a server application running on the source node for concatenating digital content for distribution to the target node;
Characterized in that the digital content distributed to the target node is a multipart file including at least an executable replication of the server application, an executable for installation of the digital content, and a module for promoting the existence of the content and new point of distribution thereof to at least one other target node. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A multipart file capable of distributing versions of itself to multiple computing devices connected to a local area network comprising:
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a server application for concatenating the file including a version of itself for distribution;
an installation code for installing the server application and other installable components of the multipart file to each subsequent computing device;
a file payload of useful digital content; and
application logic for building a database of network connections forged on the local network and for inserting content into those connections by emulating one party of those connections. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for distributing digital content over a local network including steps of:
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(a) intercepting a request to a server from a local node on the network;
(b) responding to the request by emulating the server and inserting information into the session, the information advertising the existence of the content for distribution and the network identification of the server of the content;
(c) receiving a request from the node responsive to the advertisement inserted;
(d) establishing a session with the local node and gathering information;
(e) concatenating the digital content including installation, logic, and server components into an executable multipart file; and
(f) sending the multipart file to the local node in a file download during the session. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A method for distributing digital content over a local network including steps of:
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(a) receiving a request to a POD from a local node;
(d) establishing a session with the local node and gathering information;
(e) concatenating the digital content including installation, logic, and server components into an executable multipart file; and
(f) sending the multipart file to the local node in a file download during the session.
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