Web-based data content distribution system
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1. A computer-implemented method of distributing content comprising:
- connecting to a server computer from a local computer accessed by a user;
communicating a request from the user to the server computer for purchasing the content;
manually entering at the local computer an identifier associated with an entity other than the user;
communicating the identifier to the server in connection with the request for purchasing the content; and
automatically crediting the entity with a purchase of the content.
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Abstract
A method, apparatus and program product provide a mechanism for distributing recorded content whereby a user receives a commission for referring a purchaser to a website that sells the content. The user submits an identifier associated with the referring entity to the website when purchasing the content. The referring entity is thus credited automatically with the purchase of the content.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method of distributing content comprising:
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connecting to a server computer from a local computer accessed by a user;
communicating a request from the user to the server computer for purchasing the content;
manually entering at the local computer an identifier associated with an entity other than the user;
communicating the identifier to the server in connection with the request for purchasing the content; and
automatically crediting the entity with a purchase of the content. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus comprising:
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a computer; and
program code in communication with the computer, the program code configured to communicate a request from a user for purchasing content and to receive an identifier provided by the user and associated with an entity other than the user, the program code being further configured to automatically credit the entity with a purchase of the content. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A program product, comprising:
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program code in communication with a computer, the program code configured to communicate from a user a request for purchasing content and to receive an identifier provided by the user and associated with an entity other than the user, the program code being further configured to automatically credit the entity with a purchase of the content; and
a signal bearing medium bearing the program code. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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