Software applications with embedded advertisements
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1. A computer application configured to:
- detect when a user has encountered a particular command element; and
provide an advertisement as an alternative to executing the command associated with the command element.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided to facilitate ad-funded software development. Advertisements are embedded in software applications based on the commands that the application supports. In one embodiment, developers, advertisers and/or software users are able to perform queries for commands. This capability simplifies the process of identifying instances of advertisements and/or opportunities for advertisements.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer application configured to:
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detect when a user has encountered a particular command element; and provide an advertisement as an alternative to executing the command associated with the command element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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- 6. A computer-implemented advertisement component that is configured to facilitate a linking of commands to advertisements within a software application.
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18. A computer-implemented method for linking advertisements to commands within software applications, the method comprising:
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receiving a command query from an advertiser; and providing, based on the command query, a result set to the advertiser. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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