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Method and system for delivering encrypted content with associated geographical-based advertisements

  • US 7,188,085 B2
  • Filed: 07/20/2001
  • Issued: 03/06/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/20/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer implemented method to target advertisement to be sent along with encrypted digital content, the method comprising the steps of:

  • accepting an end user request from an end user for delivery of an encrypted digital content;

    charging a payment account for the encrypted digital content;

    determining, using an address verification system operated by a third party during payment clearing, a payment clearing address of the end user based upon the payment account;

    associating one or more pieces of advertisement with the encrypted digital content if the payment clearing address is in a predetermined geographic region; and

    delivering, in response to the charging, the encrypted digital content and the one or more pieces of the advertisement to the end user.

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