Method and system for computerized administration of affinity programs for purchasing copyrighted computer files
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1. A machine-implemented method comprising:
- receiving a request for a file;
determining whether the file is a copyrighted file;
determining a cost of the file;
determining whether a requesting user has a sufficient balance in at least one affinity group account to cover the cost of the file;
debiting the at least one affinity group account by an amount of the cost when the requesting user has the sufficient balance in the at least one affinity group account; and
sharing the requested file with a processing device associated with the requesting user.
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Abstract
An apparatus and a method are provided. A request for a file is received. A determination is made regarding whether the file is a copyrighted file. A cost of the file is determined. Whether a requesting user has a sufficient balance in at least one affinity group account to cover the cost of the file is determined. The at least one affinity group account is debited by an amount of the cost when the requesting user has the sufficient balance in the at least one affinity group account. The requested file is shared with a processing device associated with the requesting user.
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1. A machine-implemented method comprising:
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receiving a request for a file;
determining whether the file is a copyrighted file;
determining a cost of the file;
determining whether a requesting user has a sufficient balance in at least one affinity group account to cover the cost of the file;
debiting the at least one affinity group account by an amount of the cost when the requesting user has the sufficient balance in the at least one affinity group account; and
sharing the requested file with a processing device associated with the requesting user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A machine-readable medium having instructions for a processor recorded thereon, the machine-readable medium comprising:
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instructions for receiving a request for a file;
instructions for determining whether the file is a copyrighted file;
instructions for determining a cost of the file;
instructions for determining whether a requesting user has a sufficient balance in at least one affinity group account to cover the cost of the file;
instructions for debiting the at least one of the affinity group accounts by an amount of the cost when the requesting user has the sufficient balance in the at least one affinity group account; and
instructions for sharing the requested file with a processing device associated with the requesting user. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An apparatus comprising:
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a processor; and
storage for holding data and instructions for the processor, wherein the apparatus is configured to;
receive a request for a file, determine whether the file is a copyrighted file, determine a cost of the file, determine whether a requesting user has a sufficient balance in at least one affinity group account to cover the cost of the file, debit the at least one affinity group account by an amount of the cost when the requesting user has the sufficient balance in the at least one affinity group account, and share the requested file with a processing device associated with the requesting user. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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