Process for creating media content based upon submissions received on an electronic multi-media exchange
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented process for storing media content, comprising the steps of:
- providing solicited and unsolicited formats for media submissions for inclusion in the media content from a central-controller computer system;
electronically receiving media submissions from end-user interface systems at the central-controller computer system;
storing the submissions in a computer submission database operably linked to the central-controller computer system, the submissions comprising content material;
granting the end user a predetermined number of points for the submission by the central-controller wherein the total is stored in the computer database and displayed via a computer network;
redeeming granted points for entry into sweepstakes and/or the purchase of goods and/or services by the central-controller wherein points are deducted from the user'"'"'s point total stored in the computer database and displayed via a computer network.
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Abstract
In a process for creating media content, media submissions are requested and electronically received from end users and stored in a computer database. The submissions are searched for material to be included in the media content, and cross-checked against the other submissions for originality and timeliness. After the material is selected from one or more submissions, the content is developed and released to an audience for review. The end users whose submission material was included in the released content are rewarded. In one embodiment, third parties are permitted to access and search the submissions on an open exchange. The third parties can bid for rights in submissions on the open exchange. After receiving these bids, they are forwarded to the particular submission'"'"'s end user for acceptance or rejection. Appropriate billing and payment processes are used to bill and pay the parties involved.
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41 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented process for storing media content, comprising the steps of:
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providing solicited and unsolicited formats for media submissions for inclusion in the media content from a central-controller computer system; electronically receiving media submissions from end-user interface systems at the central-controller computer system; storing the submissions in a computer submission database operably linked to the central-controller computer system, the submissions comprising content material; granting the end user a predetermined number of points for the submission by the central-controller wherein the total is stored in the computer database and displayed via a computer network; redeeming granted points for entry into sweepstakes and/or the purchase of goods and/or services by the central-controller wherein points are deducted from the user'"'"'s point total stored in the computer database and displayed via a computer network.
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2. A process for creating media content based upon submissions received on an electronic multi-media exchange, comprising the steps of:
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requesting media submissions for inclusion in the media content electronically receiving the submissions from end users; storing the submissions in a computer database; searching the submissions for material to be included in the media content; selecting material from one or more submissions; developing the content based in part upon the selected one or more submissions; granting the end user a predetermined number of points for the submission; and redeeming granted points for entry into sweepstakes and/or the purchase of goods and/or services.
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3. A computer-implemented process for storing media content, comprising the steps of:
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providing solicited and unsolicited formats for media submission for inclusion in the media content; electronically receiving the submissions from end users; storing the submissions in a computer database, the submissions comprising content material; granting the end users awards and/or rewards for their submissions; and redeeming the awards and/or rewards for one or more of cash, entry into contests, entry into sweepstakes, purchase of prizes, and purchase of goods and/or services. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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5. A process for creating media content based upon su missions received on an electronic multi-media exchange, comprising the steps of:
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providing solicited and unsolicited formats for media submissions for inclusion in the media content; electronically receiving the submissions from end users; storing the submissions in a computer database, the submissions comprising content material; searching the submissions for material to be included in the media content; selecting material from one or more submissions; granting the end users awards and/or rewards for submissions that were selected; and redeeming the awards and/or rewards for one or more of cash, entry into contests, entry into sweepstakes, purchase of prizes, and purchase of goods and/or services. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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8. A computer-implemented process for storing content material, comprising the steps of:
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providing solicited and unsolicited formats for content material submissions; electronically receiving the submissions from end users; storing the submissions in a computer database; entering the end users into a contest for awards and/or rewards for their submissions; and redeeming the awards and/or rewards for one or more of cash, entry into contests, entry into sweepstakes, purchase of prizes, and purchase of goods and/or services. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. An electronic process for storing content material, comprising the steps of:
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providing solicited and unsolicited formats for content material submissions; electronically receiving the submissions from end users; storing the submissions in a computer database; granting the end users awards and/or rewards for their submissions; and redeeming the awards and/or rewards for one or more of cash, entry into contests, entry into sweepstakes, purchase of prizes, and purchase of goods and/or services. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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