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Advertisement subsidized video-on-demand system
Assignee: Nissim Corp
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Filing: 1994-09-08
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Granted: 2003-04-22
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Expires: 2014-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A random access pointcast video delivery system provides the capability for a viewer to select a video advertisement. The video advertisement is automatically customized responsive to the application of the viewer's video content preferences to a video segment map defining a plurality of video segments. The viewer is compensated for the verified apparent viewing of the selected advertisement independently of the purchase of the advertised product or service. Where the advertisement is associated with a credit, the viewing of the advertisement subsidizes the viewer's receipt of other video and communication services. Where a viewing of a video results in a purchase, a deposit in the purchase is automatically escrowed until after the buyer has received satisfactory delivery of the purchase.
Inventors
- 👤 Max Abecassis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:35
CPC Classifications
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Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A video-on-demand system comprising: storing means for storing a plurality of feature length motion pictures and video advertisements; communicating means for receiving a communication from a viewer; processing means for selecting, responsive to the communication and from the plurality of feature length motion pictures and video advertisements, a feature length motion picture and a video advertisement; retrieving means for retrieving the selected feature length motion picture and video advertisement; transmitting means for transmitting the retrieved feature length motion picture and video advertisement to the viewer; verifying means for interactively verifying an apparent viewing, by the viewer, of at least a portion of the transmitted video advertisement; and subsidizing means for applying a credit for the apparent viewing of the video advertisement against charges for feature length motion pictures provided to the viewer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A video-on-demand system comprising: storing means for storing a plurality of feature length motion pictures and video advertisements; communicating means for receiving a communication from a viewer; processing means for selecting, responsive to the communication and from the plurality of feature length motion pictures and video advertisements, a feature length motion picture and a video advertisement; retrieving means for retrieving the selected feature length motion picture and video advertisement; transmitting means for transmitting the retrieved feature length motion picture and video advertisement to the viewer; verifying means for interactively verifying an apparent viewing, by the viewer, of at least a portion of the transmitted video advertisement; and subsidizing means for applying a credit for the apparent viewing of the video advertisement against charges for feature length motion pictures provided to the viewer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the communication is a request for a specific feature length motion picture, and the video advertisement is for a product shown in the requested feature length motion picture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the communication is a request for a specific feature length motion picture; and wherein the credit is augmented by a purchase of a product advertised by the video advertisement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising: purchasing means for processing a purchase by the viewer, the processing being integrated with the transmitted video advertisement; and escrowing means, responsive to the processing, for escrowing a deposit for the purchase until after a predefined period of time following delivery of the purchase.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising: purchasing means for processing a purchase by the viewer, the processing being integrated with the transmitted video advertisement and utilizing a credit facility preestablished with a provider of the feature length motion pictures.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising: purchasing means for processing a purchase by the viewer, the processing being integrated with the transmitted video advertisement and utilizing a credit facility preestablished with a provider of the feature length motion pictures; and escrowing means, responsive to the processing, for escrowing a deposit for the purchase until after a predefined period of time following a delivery by date for the purchase.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
109 words
A video-on-demand system comprising: storing means for storing a plurality of videos; communicating means for receiving, from a viewer, a request for product information; processing means for selecting, responsive to the request for product information and from the plurality of videos, a video comprising product information; random accessing means for retrieving the selected video; transmitting means for transmitting the retrieved video to the viewer; verifying means for interactively verifying an apparent viewing, by the viewer, of at least a portion of the transmitted video; and subsidizing means for applying a credit for the apparent viewing of the video against charges for feature length motion pictures provided to the viewer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
109 words
A video-on-demand system comprising: storing means for storing a plurality of videos; communicating means for receiving, from a viewer, a request for product information; processing means for selecting, responsive to the request for product information and from the plurality of videos, a video comprising product information; random accessing means for retrieving the selected video; transmitting means for transmitting the retrieved video to the viewer; verifying means for interactively verifying an apparent viewing, by the viewer, of at least a portion of the transmitted video; and subsidizing means for applying a credit for the apparent viewing of the video against charges for feature length motion pictures provided to the viewer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 7 , wherein the request for product information is contemporaneously responsive to a product shown in a feature length motion pictures provided to the viewer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 7 , wherein the credit is augmented by a purchase of a product advertised by the transmitted video.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
53 words
The system of claim 7 , further comprising: purchasing means for processing a purchase by the viewer, the processing being integrated with the transmitting of the video; and escrowing means, responsive to the processing, for escrowing a deposit for the purchase until after a predefined period of time following delivery of the purchase.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 7 , further comprising: purchasing means for processing a purchase by the viewer, the processing utilizing a credit facility preestablished with a provider of the feature length motion pictures.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
69 words
The system of claim 7 , further comprising: purchasing means for processing a purchase by the viewer, the processing being integrated with the transmitted video and utilizing a credit facility preestablished with a provider of the feature length motion pictures; and escrowing means, responsive to the processing, for escrowing a deposit for the purchase until after a predefined period of time following a delivery by date for the purchase.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
112 words
A method of providing video-on-demand services, the method comprising the steps of: storing a plurality of feature length motion pictures and videos; receiving a communication from a viewer; selecting, responsive to the communication and from the plurality of feature length motion pictures and videos, a feature length motion picture and a video; retrieving the selected feature length motion picture and video; transmitting the retrieved feature length motion picture and video to the viewer; interactively verifying an apparent viewing, by the viewer, of at least a portion of the transmitted video; and applying a credit for the apparent viewing of the video against charges for feature length motion pictures provided to the viewer.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
112 words
A method of providing video-on-demand services, the method comprising the steps of: storing a plurality of feature length motion pictures and videos; receiving a communication from a viewer; selecting, responsive to the communication and from the plurality of feature length motion pictures and videos, a feature length motion picture and a video; retrieving the selected feature length motion picture and video; transmitting the retrieved feature length motion picture and video to the viewer; interactively verifying an apparent viewing, by the viewer, of at least a portion of the transmitted video; and applying a credit for the apparent viewing of the video against charges for feature length motion pictures provided to the viewer.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 13 , wherein the credit is augmented by a purchase of a product advertised by the transmitted video.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 13 , wherein the credit is independent of a purchase of a product advertised by the transmitted video, and further comprising the step of: processing a purchase by the viewer, the processing being integrated with the transmitted video.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 13 , wherein the credit is independent of a purchase of a product advertised by the transmitted video, and further comprising step of: processing a purchase by the viewer, the processing utilizing a credit facility preestablished with a provider of the feature length motion pictures.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method of claim 13 , further comprising the steps of: processing a purchase by the viewer, the processing being integrated with the transmitted video; and escrowing, responsive to the processing, a deposit for the purchase until after a predefined period of time following delivery of the purchase.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
63 words
The method of claim 13 , further comprising the steps of: processing a purchase by the viewer, the processing being integrated with the transmitted video and utilizing a credit facility preestablished with a provider of the feature length motion pictures; and escrowing, responsive to the processing, a deposit for the purchase until after a predefined period of time following delivery of the purchase.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
51 words
The method of claim 13 , further comprising the steps of: processing a purchase by the viewer, the processing being integrated with the transmitted video; and escrowing, responsive to the processing, a deposit for the purchase until after a predefined period of time following a delivery by date for the purchase.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
66 words
The method of claim 13 , further comprising the steps of: processing a purchase by the viewer, the processing being integrated with the transmitted video and utilizing a credit facility preestablished with a provider of the feature length motion pictures; and escrowing, responsive to the processing, a deposit for the purchase until after a predefined period of time following a delivery by date for the purchase.
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