Self-distribution methods, coded self-distribution methods, and systems for distributing information
First Claim
1. A coded self-distribution method for distributing information, comprising:
- receiving a query against a database from a wireless communications device;
generating a query result set;
forwarding a link associated with the query result set to a user preferred remote location, the link directing a user to a first version of information content of the query result set;
generating a second version of information content of the query result set; and
forwarding the second version to the wireless communication device.
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Abstract
A self-distribution method for distributing information content among network connected devices of a communications network includes receiving a query having a code against a database from a wireless communications device, the code uniquely representing one of an advertising campaign, a product, or a service. The method also includes generating a result set by querying the database with the code, forwarding a link associated with the result set to a user-preferred remote location, the link being sent in an electronic message, wherein activation of the link directs a user to a first version of information content of the result set. A plurality of options to purchase user-preferred items from the first version of information content, the options including at least “purchase now” and “purchase later” features. A reminder message is forwarded to the wireless communications device if a user at the remote location selects the “purchase later” feature. The user is enabled to conduct a purchase transaction from at least the remote location or the wireless communications device. Systems for self-distributing information are also provided.
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46 Claims
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1. A coded self-distribution method for distributing information, comprising:
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receiving a query against a database from a wireless communications device;
generating a query result set;
forwarding a link associated with the query result set to a user preferred remote location, the link directing a user to a first version of information content of the query result set;
generating a second version of information content of the query result set; and
forwarding the second version to the wireless communication device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A self-distribution method for distributing information content among network connected devices of a communications network, comprising:
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receiving a query having one of a numeric code or an alphanumeric code against a database from a wireless communications device, the numeric code or the alphanumeric code uniquely representing one of an advertising campaign, a product, or a service;
generating a result set by querying the database with the numeric code or the alphanumeric code;
forwarding a link associated with the result set to a user-preferred remote location, the link being sent in an electronic message, wherein activation of the link directs a user to a first version of information content of the result set;
providing a plurality of options to purchase user-preferred items from the first version of information content, the options including at least “
purchase now” and
“
purchase later”
features;
forwarding a reminder message to the wireless communications device if a user at the remote location selects the “
purchase later”
feature; and
enabling the user to conduct a purchase transaction from at least the remote location or the wireless communications device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A system for self-distributing information content among network connected devices of a communications network, comprising:
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a web-enabled server configured to register a user of a wireless communications device and receive a query having at least one of a numeric code or an alphanumeric code from the user of the wireless communications device;
a database having information content stored therein;
a central server configured to interact with the web-enabled server and the database, the central sever configured to query the database in order to generate a result set having dynamically generated web pages; and
the web-enabled server being configured to receive the result set and forward a hyperlink associated with the result set to a user-preferred remote location, the link being sent in an electronic message and activation of the link directs a remote user at the remote location to information content of the result set, the web-enabled server being further configured to provide the remote user with at least “
purchase now” and
“
purchase later”
options, the web-enabled server being further configured to forward a reminder message to the wireless communications device if a user at the remote location selects the “
purchase later”
option. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A system for self-distributing information content among network connected devices, comprising:
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a wireless communications device having an internet interface, the wireless communications device configured to receive at least one of a numeric code or an alphanumeric code;
a server configured to interface with the wireless communications device;
a database configured to receive the numeric code or the alphanumeric code from the wireless communications device via the server, the server configured to produce a result set; and
wherein the server is configured to forward a hyperlink associated with the result set to a remote location, the link directing a user to a first version of information content of the result set, and further wherein the server is configured to generate a second version of information content of the result set, the second version being forwarded to the wireless communications device for immediate use by a user of the wireless communications device. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. A system for self-distributing information content among network connected devices of a communications network, comprising:
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a web-enabled server configured to register a user of a wireless communications device and receive a query having a code, associated with the information content, from the user of the wireless communications device;
a database having information content stored therein;
a central server configured to interact with the web-enabled server and the database, the central sever configured to query the database in order to generate a result set having dynamically generated web pages; and
the web-enabled server being configured to receive the result set and forward a hyperlink associated with the result set to a remote location, the link being sent in an electronic message and activation of the link directs a remote user at the remote location to information content of the result set, the web-enabled server being further configured to provide the remote user with at least “
purchase now” and
“
purchase later”
options, the web-enabled server being further configured to forward a reminder message to the wireless communications device if a user at the remote location selects the “
purchase later”
option. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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Specification