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Definitions

• the invention has for its object to propose a simple and cost-effective method for providing data of a service.
• a core of the invention is to be seen in the fact that in a request to a first network unit for the provision of data, at least one service from at least one second network unit, at least one parameter contained in the request is compared with at least one stored rule. After that, the data of the at least one service is transmitted to the at least one second network unit depending on the result of the comparison.
• the owner or provider of the data of at least one service is usually anxious that its content, ie the data of at least one service, distributed to as many users.
• the financing can be done via embedded in the content of additional content, such as advertising, questionnaires, competitions, etc.
• the content may be used by a user if, for example, he has previously created a user profile via, for example, a questionnaire.
• the basic idea of the invention is based on the assumption that the content provider with a first network entity itself wants as many users as possible to distribute its content with at least one second network entity, and this via uncontrolled distribution channels, such as e.g. P2P file sharing networks.
• the profit of content providers should be fed, for example, no longer by the payment of the content but by the payment for the distribution and convenient "making available"
• a core thereby is the conscious use of the personal distribution channels (for example "the dark net, sneaker net ") of a user instead of suppressing the provisioning of data of at least one service (Content).
• Personal distribution channels are often so-called “peer-to-peer” connections between users, which means the traditional exchange of data media (“sneeker net”), and more modern versions involve data transmission over networked network units (peers on the Internet).
• the invention is based on the recognition that the distributor of content (rough copy machine) with his at least one second network unit can use his own resources to provide a service that the owner of the content or the content provider can save. So far, a pirate makes this service illegally and scored for this or no illegal small proceeds.
• the aim is to specifically integrate the "pirate copier" into the distribution system according to the invention, by means of which he legally distributes data from at least one service.
• Rules can be created for these incentives and stored at the first network unit.
• the method according to the invention can be used by comparison with at least one parameter in the request.
• other rules such as the type of copy protection, billing details, etc. can be used.
• the invention aims to reduce distribution costs by utilizing personal distribution channels and by providing incentives to allow distribution of data from at least one service to be controlled.
• FIG. 1 shows a distribution system according to the invention
• FIG. 2 shows a simplified architecture of the distribution system according to the invention.
• FIG. 1 shows a distribution system according to the invention and consists of the following components:
• a first network unit NE such as a server from the data of at least one service (Contents) can be downloaded
• a management unit V which tracks the loading of the data of at least one service and processes a request from at least one second network entity DMS, MS1, MS2, MS3 MS4, MS5, MS6.
• the at least one second network unit ((DMS, MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4, MS5, MS6) can be a mobile radio terminal (MS), a computer, a mobile computer, a mobile organizer, etc.
• the management unit V can for example, be a network unit of the first network unit NE.
• a memory unit SP which is connected to the first network unit NE, with at least one stored rule and / or stored data of at least one service.
• the at least one rule for example, the payment of the data of at least one service can be controlled.
• a minimal protection mechanism - in the sense of a "small bicycle lock” - Can be considered with the help of at least one rule when providing the data of at least one service.
• the protection mechanism can be chosen so that the "cracking of protection" is minimally uncomfortable for the mass of users, thus allowing users to be willing to pay a small fee or to sell sales as a distributor (reseller of content)
• the protection mechanism may consist of components on a network device, such as a server, and components embedded in the content.
• the distribution system generally consists of network units NE, DMS, MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4, MS5, MS6 in a communication network (for example, peers in the Internet).
• a communications network can be an IP network, a cellular mobile radio network, a packet-switched communications network, etc.
• a content provider offers via a first network unit NE in, for example, Internet, data of at least one downloadable service.
• Data of at least one service can be pictures, text, sound sequences, music, videos, executable programs, etc.
• the at least one second network unit DMS, MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4, MS5, MS6 have access to the first network unit NE via the Internet, if they have a networked second network unit DMS, MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4, MS5, MS6 ,
• the at least one second network unit DMS, MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4, MS5, MS6 can be a mobile radio terminal, a computer, a be a mobile computer, a mobile organizer, etc.
• Users of the at least one second network entity DMS, MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4, MS5, MS6 identify themselves, for example, via a password and, for example, via a virtual identity, such as a self-chosen pseudonym, at the first network entity NE.
• Parallel identities can either be prevented by linking to a real user identity (trusted user) or via a deposit.
• a rule is compared with at least one parameter from the request. So a rule could be that the first ten downloads of data of a service are free. Further downloads cost between 0 and x Euro. Where x is a number. Users who want to download at least one service via the at least one second network unit DMS, MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4, MS5, MS6 then simply pay 0 Euro to x Euro per download (downloading content).
• Distributors with a second network unit DMS Distribution Mobile Station
• DMS Distribution Mobile Station
• users who want to sell the data of at least one service to other users can resell the data of at least one service with a small surcharge and can, for example, additionally the service of burning the Provide data on at least one service on data media.
• corresponding rules such as, for example, a special assignment of the data of at least one service, vouchers or other benefits, which are taken into account by the first network unit NE, can be defined.
• loyalty bonuses for users who frequently provide data for a service are conceivable. Further rules could also define a rating system for the users of the distribution system.
• a link provided with the content on a rating form could be used by the user to rate a distributor.
• there is the side effect that user retention in the distribution For example, distributors with their virtual identities are more attractive to other users if they have a high number of positive reviews. Attractiveness here means that the probability that a service is claimed by a distributor increases with the number of positive reviews.
• another rule might be that subsequent copies of the data of at least one service are deliberately "weak" in terms of copy protection, with the goal of not being unassailable. "Cracking" just has to be more burdensome than legal acquisition.
• the key number and how the user can buy the key the user learns when playing the data of at least one other service.
• These data of at least one other service may be part of the content.
• the rule might be to define the acquisition of keys for follow-on copies when the content is purchased from the vendor that he creates, thereby enabling his customers to unlock.
• a content provider offers via a first network unit NE in a communication network (Internet) data of at least one service for downloading.
• Users with at least one second network unit DMS, MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4, MS5, MS6 have access to the first network unit via the communication network, provided that you have a networked second network unit.
• at least one rule is compared with at least one parameter from the request, and then at least a rule, the data provided at least one service of the at least one second network unit.
• a stored rule could be that users of the service must pay for each download by disclosing information (for example, a questionnaire - variable depending on the content requested).
• This example allows a content provider to add the actual content (data of at least one service), additional features (additional data of at least one other service) that it uses to fund its business. Similar to classic DRM (Digital Rights Management) systems, assumptions are made about the trustworthiness of the client platform or the player so that the additional functions can actually be executed. Furthermore, the other data of at least one other service should not be able to be easily removed. Additional functions are, for example, additional data of at least one other service, which are played before the data of at least one service desired by the user.
• Advertising may not be canceled.
• active advertising which requires a user interaction (so that the advertisement does not run in the background, without that User actually looks at it) could find use.
• the advertising can even be a small game (eg a flash application) that is supposed to entertain the user (superficially), but cleverly puts company logos, products in scene.
• a URL has to be called. This can be used to track how often the data of at least one service (in particular the advertisement) was viewed. From a privacy point of view, this may be problematic, as well as tracking user-related data (it could be used to track which content a particular user views). For example, a cookie could be used to track or monitor the user. For example, the URL could only be called up for tracking, or a browser window may automatically open to display a corresponding page with advertising and / or HTML form (for example, a questionnaire).
• Content can consist of several parts with dependencies regarding the display and playback of the content: Only when content parts of the first type have been played (advertising, questionnaire, web page), the playback device in at least one second network unit DMS, MSI, MS2, MS3, MS4, MS5, MS6 ready to display / play the other parts as well (the actual movie, the actual tune etc.).
• the personalization / individualization of the content in the request for the provision of the content can then take place from the first network unit NE.
• FIG. 3 shows a simplified architecture of a distribution system according to the invention.
• a first network unit NE has a receiving unit E, a processing work V and a transmitting unit S.
• the processing unit V for example, in the first network unit NE compares at least one parameter contained in the request with at least one stored rule.
• the user name, identification number, telephone number and other information relevant to the first network unit NE can apply as parameters.
• the processing unit V provides the requested data of at least one service via the transmitting unit S of the at least one second network unit DMS, MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4.
• the at least one rule and the data of at least one service are stored in one or more storage units SE.
• a memory unit SE can be a table, a database, etc.
• the data of at least one service according to at least one rule could be made available to at least one second network unit DMS, MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4, if the at least second network unit DMS, MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4 is a reseller with a distribution network entity DMS.
• a distribution network unit (at least one second network unit) may be a mobile radio terminal, a computer, a mobile computer, a mobile organizer, etc. If appropriate, the distribution network unit DMS can then transmit the data of at least one service to further network units MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4, and thus a distribution system is created.

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