Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100070533 | Systems and Methods for In-Line Viewing of Files over a Network - Systems and methods for in-line viewing of files over a network such as the Internet are described. The files are organized into groups or lists, thus forming one or more products. The file or files in a single product may include files of various formats. The user uploading files can input or select the order in which the files of the product are to be displayed/played/accessed by other users. When a file is accessed, a determination is made as to the type of file to be accessed and a player or viewer appropriate for the file type is used to provide access to the file for the user. As each subsequent file in the product is accessed, the determination of the appropriate viewer or player is repeated and access to the file is provided accordingly. Multiple files may be simultaneously accessed using multiple players. Access restrictions may also be provided. | 03-18-2010 |
20100070901 | Systems and Methods for In-Line Viewing of Multiple File Types over a Network Using a Single Player - Systems and methods for in-line viewing of files of multiple types, including files in mixed file formats, utilizing a single viewer or player are described. A single viewer is capable of displaying multiple file formats of both static and dynamic nature. The viewer may be used to display a wide variety of content accessible from a single web page, and web designers need only embed the single viewer to access many content types. The viewer receives a selection of a file to access and identifies the file type of the selected file. The viewer provides proper controls associated with the file type and displays or provides other access to the selected file. Thus the viewer provides a more streamlined experience to the user and simplifies accessing files of various file types. The viewer may be embedded in a web page or may be provided in a pop-up or modal window. | 03-18-2010 |
20100180186 | System and Method for Storage and Distribution of Electronic Publications by Content Creators and Online Publishers with Referral-Based Commissions - A method for storage and distribution of electronic publications by content creators and online publishers with referral-based commissions utilizes a repository of products and an associated delivery system. An invitor registers with the system and provides referral addresses to the system, which sends an electronic invitation to use the system to the addresses. The recipients can use the system to purchase electronic publication products and/or to sell their own electronic publication products. Commissions are provided to the invitor based on purchases by the recipients of the invitations and/or based on sales of products on the system by recipients of the invitations. | 07-15-2010 |