Methods and apparatus for gifting over a data network

Details Methods and apparatus for gifting over a data network Methods and apparatus for gifting over a data network

2004-04-26

2008-08-12

Rosen, Nicholas D. (Department: 3625)

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

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

Electronic shopping

C705S026640

Reexamination Certificate

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07412411

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for operating a server to allow a first terminal to provide a content gift to a second terminal, where the first and second terminals selectively communicate with the server. The method includes receiving a catalog request from the first terminal for a catalog that identifies content compatible with the second terminal. The method also includes generating the catalog and transmitting the catalog to the first terminal. The method also includes receiving a gift request from the first terminal requesting that a content gift selected from the identified content in the catalog be provided to the second terminal, and providing the content gift to the second terminal.

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