Systems and methods for providing near real-time collection and reporting of data to third parties at remote locations
First Claim
1. A method for real-time reporting, comprising:
- providing a device for distributing digital content to a user, the device comprising means for semi-dynamically receiving digital content; and
providing means for reporting information about the use of the distribution device on a substantial real-time basis.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for delivering for collecting and reporting real-time or substantial real-time, data from remotely located devices to third parties. The systems contain a centrally located device where the digital content is stored, a remotely-located device for delivering the digital content to an end-user, and means for transferring the digital content from the central location to the remote location. At the remote location(s), information about the user and/or her activities are collected using any known means. Such information includes demographic data, sales transaction data, survey data, system performance data, conversion tracking information, and the like. This collected information can then be reported to parties on a real-time or substantially real-time basis. The data reported can be then used for various purposes, including customizing the advertising for an individual user or a group of users, to facilitate system administration, statistical marketing analyses, or any other purpose.
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27 Claims
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1. A method for real-time reporting, comprising:
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providing a device for distributing digital content to a user, the device comprising means for semi-dynamically receiving digital content; and
providing means for reporting information about the use of the distribution device on a substantial real-time basis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A kiosk, comprising:
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means for semi-dynamically receiving digital content;
means for distributing digital content to a user; and
means for reporting information about the use of the kiosk on a substantial real-time basis. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for distributing digital content containing a kiosk, the kiosk comprising:
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means for semi-dynamically receiving digital content;
means for distributing digital content to a user; and
means for reporting information about the use of the kiosk on a substantial real-time basis. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. A system for distributing digital content, comprising:
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a device for distributing digital content to a user, the device comprising means for semi-dynamically receiving digital content; and
means for reporting information about the use of the distribution device on a substantial real-time basis. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A method for distributing digital content, comprising:
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providing a device for distributing digital content to a user, the device comprising means for semi-dynamically receiving digital content; and
operating that device while reporting information about the use of the distribution device on a substantial real-time basis. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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