E-commerce system and method relating to program objects

Details E-commerce system and method relating to program objects E-commerce system and method relating to program objects

2005-09-06

2005-09-06

Jean, Frantz B. (Department: 2153)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Remote data accessing

Accessing a remote server

C705S026640, C463S042000, C463S043000, C717S171000, C717S173000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06941353

ABSTRACT:
A system for distributing and selling program objects. The system has the ability to download a limited functionality program object from one computer system to another, then to allow a user to view and interact but not control that object without first purchasing the object online. Once this purchase is made, and additional program object or code is provided that gives the use control of the initial program object.

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