SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL CONTENT
First Claim
1. A system for the distribution of digital content comprising:
- a data server storing the digital content, the digital content being publicly accessible for purchase and download;
a web application server coupled to the data server; and
a plurality of sets of web pages hosted on the web application server, at least one web page in each of the plurality of sets of web pages being customized by a respective one of a plurality of users, the at least one web page enabling the purchase and downloading of the digital content from the data server by other users.
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Abstract
A system and method for The present invention is a system and method for the distribution of digital content over a network, such as the Internet. The present invention distributes digital content though a virtually unlimited number of customizable websites. Although managed and operated by a central operator, each of the websites through which customers can purchase digital content is customized and controlled by independent affiliates. In a preferred embodiment, the websites are hosted by the operator of the system on centralized web application servers. The operator provides the independent affiliates with the tools necessary to individualize and customize their own websites. The operator of the site further maintains centralized digital content servers that securely store and allow distribution of the digital content through the customized websites.
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15 Claims
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1. A system for the distribution of digital content comprising:
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a data server storing the digital content, the digital content being publicly accessible for purchase and download;
a web application server coupled to the data server; and
a plurality of sets of web pages hosted on the web application server, at least one web page in each of the plurality of sets of web pages being customized by a respective one of a plurality of users, the at least one web page enabling the purchase and downloading of the digital content from the data server by other users. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for the distribution of digital content comprising:
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a data base management system storing information regarding the digital content, the digital content being publicly accessible for purchase and download;
a web application coupled to the data base management system;
a plurality of sets of web pages supported by the web application, at least one web page in each of the plurality of sets of web pages being customized by a respective one of a plurality of users, the at least one web page enabling the purchase and downloading of the digital content from the data server by other users;
an instant messaging module that enables users of the system to communicate with each other;
a library module that enables a user to organize downloaded digital content; and
a search module that enables a user to search the data server for digital content.
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