Electronic submission and management of digital products for network-based distribution
First Claim
1. A method for submitting a digital product to an online repository for distribution, said method comprising:
- receiving product information pertaining to a digital product to be submitted to the online repository;
uploading at least one electronic file pertaining to the digital product;
receiving at least one distribution parameter to be used for the digital product; and
submitting the digital product to the online repository for distribution.
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Abstract
An improved system and method for submitting, distributing and/or managing digital products with respect to a product distribution site are disclosed. The submission of digital products to the product distribution site is able to be performed by numerous submitters in a uniform and computer-assisted manner. The submitted digital products can then be managed in a largely automated manner and made available for online purchase and distribution at the product distribution site. Once a digital product is submitted, the user can access the status of the digital product submission to obtain information of whether the digital product has been approved or rejected. In one embodiment, the digital products are computer program products (e.g., computer software programs).
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34 Claims
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1. A method for submitting a digital product to an online repository for distribution, said method comprising:
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receiving product information pertaining to a digital product to be submitted to the online repository; uploading at least one electronic file pertaining to the digital product; receiving at least one distribution parameter to be used for the digital product; and submitting the digital product to the online repository for distribution. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for facilitating submission and management of digital products to be distributed online, said system comprising:
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a product management and distribution system configured to permit content providers to submit digital products and manage distribution of their digital products, said product management and distribution system including at least; a product submission module configured to receive submission of new digital products for distribution, each of the new digital products being submitted including at least providing product information and product distribution information, wherein the product information includes at least a product name and a supported device type indication, and wherein the product distribution information includes at least one pricing parameter for use in online distribution of the corresponding digital product. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A graphical user interface for use in submitting a digital product to an online distribution site, said graphical user interface comprising:
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a digital product information window for assisting a user in providing product information, the product information including information that is associated with a digital product; an digital product upload window for assisting the user in selecting and uploading one or more electronic files that pertain to the digital product; and a distribution parameters window for assisting the user in specifying one or more distribution parameters that are used to control one or more aspects of distribution of the digital product by the online distribution site. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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