Methods, systems, and computer readable medium for providing video content over a network

a video content and network technology, applied in the field of computer-based methods and systems for providing access to content items, can solve the problems of limited revenue from advertisements, site success of other sites and services, and insufficient revenue generation of approaches to cover bandwidth and storage space costs

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-12-31
QURIO HLDG
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This approach allows content providers to generate revenue based on actual usage and user engagement, while motivating users to contribute quality ratings and reviews, thereby improving revenue generation and user participation.

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However, the commercial success of other sites and services has been mixed.
For instance, such sites may derive limited revenue from advertisements (such as banner and text ads) presented alongside the video.
However, these approaches may not generate sufficient revenue to cover costs of bandwidth and storage space.
Furthermore, although some sites and services may share revenues with content producers, the net revenue left for sharing may be minimal or nonexistent.

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[0016]Reference will now be made in detail to various and alternative exemplary embodiments of the present subject matter and to the accompanying drawings, with like numerals representing substantially identical structural elements. Each example is provided by way of explanation, and not as a limitation. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope or spirit of the specification and claims. For instance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment may be used on another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present disclosure includes modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0017]This specification includes several examples of a content distribution system comprising a web site for distributing videos. However, the system may be implemented in forms other than a web site. Also, al...

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A system and method for distribution of content items, such as video or other files, can provide for adjustable pricing for access to a content item based on the popularity of the content item. The price for access can be calculated by adjusting a base access price that is determined based on how many times the content item has been accessed. The adjustment can utilize rating and review data received from users who have previously accessed the content item. In some embodiments, rating and review data is withheld from disclosure during a hold-back period whereby the quality of a user's rating can be evaluated by comparing it to other ratings received during the hold-back period. Other incentives can be provided to drive viewing and reviewing content items by providing discounts for users that provide positively-rated reviews.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001]The present invention relates generally to computer-based methods and systems for providing access to content items, such as digital media files.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The increased availability of network-capable computing devices has led to a wide variety of communication options for users. Users can exchange messages and content through various communication systems including e-mail, instant messaging, chat rooms, bulletin and discussion boards, file sharing applications, and file sharing sites. Recently, commercial and non-commercial web sites and other services have emerged for distribution of content items, such as digital media files including photos, music, and movies. Some commercial sites, such as the APPLE ITUNES service, have found success selling music on a pay-per-track or pay-per-album basis wherein access to music (and other media) is provided for a fixed price.[0003]However, the commercial success of other sites and services ha...

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Patent Type & AuthorityPatents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06Q30/00G06F17/30
CPCG06Q30/06G06Q30/0629H04N7/173H04N21/25435H04N21/4756H04N21/4784H04N21/6582
InventorANDERSON, ERIC C.SCARDINO, PATRICIA
OwnerQURIO HLDG