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Method for computer network operation providing basis for usage fees

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  • US 6,202,056 B1
  • Filed: 04/03/1998
  • Issued: 03/13/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/03/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for transferring data from a content providing node to a content requesting node, the method at the content requesting node comprising:

  • transmitting a first request to the content providing node, the first request for notifying an authorizing node;

    receiving a permit from the authorizing node in response to notification from the content providing node, receiving from the authorizing node being accomplished without action by the content providing node after the permit is prepared;

    determining a file identifier in response to the permit;

    transmitting to the content providing node a second request comprising the file identifier;

    transmitting to an event reporting node a first report in response to receiving the permit;

    receiving data from a file identified by the file identifier; and

    transmitting to the event reporting node a second report in response to receiving data identified by the file identifier.

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