Content distribution system
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A method for communication of information between a plurality of users and a plurality of content providers on a computer network, the method comprising:
- receiving from at least one of the content providers a content provider packet;
receiving from at least one of the users data indicating a selection of one of the content providers from which to receive a content provider packet;
forwarding the content provider packet only to those users selecting the content provider; and
storing data indicating the selection of the content provider by the at least one of the users to enable future access by the at least one of the users to the content provider packet;
the method further comprising receiving updated content for inclusion in the content provider packet from the content provider subsequent to the creation of the content provider packet, the updated content being identified by the content provider by the use of a web publishing tool.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A system and method for distribution of content on a computer network between a plurality of content providers and a plurality of users. A plurality of content provider packets provided by one or more of the content providers are stored, and a link provided to users for access to the content provider packets. When a user activates the link the selected content provider packet is displayed and the user may store the content provider packet in a personal showcase display for future access by the user.
-
Citations
18 Claims
-
1. A method for communication of information between a plurality of users and a plurality of content providers on a computer network, the method comprising:
-
receiving from at least one of the content providers a content provider packet; receiving from at least one of the users data indicating a selection of one of the content providers from which to receive a content provider packet; forwarding the content provider packet only to those users selecting the content provider; and storing data indicating the selection of the content provider by the at least one of the users to enable future access by the at least one of the users to the content provider packet; the method further comprising receiving updated content for inclusion in the content provider packet from the content provider subsequent to the creation of the content provider packet, the updated content being identified by the content provider by the use of a web publishing tool. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
-
Specification