File sharing methods and systems

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2006-03-01

2010-11-30

Elisca, Pierre Eddy (Department: 3714)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Business processing using cryptography

Usage protection of distributed data files

C705S001100, C705S026640, C705S057000, C705S064000, C380S001000, C380S029000, C380S029000, C380S279000, C380S282000, C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

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07844549

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods and systems for legally sharing files in a peer-to-peer network on the internet in a manner that compensates the content owners, artists, authors and/or programmers, and the like. Methods of the present invention may include incentive programs, which allow users to earn credits that may be redeemable for later file downloads and/or for merchandise at an online store or other compensation.

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