Systems and methods for flexible digital content monetization in a networked environment
OwnerGilles Domartiniinventor
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Abstract
A web content monetization system is disclosed that allows a publisher to create content and to hide portions of that content subject to acceptance of certain conditions, such as a payment. The hidden content is determined by the publisher and is bounded by two tags that can be applied to any portion of the content by the publisher. In place of the hidden content is a placeholder that indicates the conditions under which the hidden content is revealed. When the conditions are met, the hidden content is instantly revealed to the user in the online interface. The hidden content is protected by a digital lock and is not accessible in any manner until the applicable conditions are met.
Claims19
A digital content system, comprising:
- digital content;
- wherein said digital content comprises visible content and hidden content;
- code to display said digital content, comprising:
- a first tag,
- a second tag, and
- at least one condition for revealing said hidden content;
- wherein said hidden content is located between said first tag and said second tag;
- and
- content display means;
- wherein said code is executed by said content display means;
- wherein said visible content is visible on said content display means;
- wherein said hidden content is not visible on said content display means;
- and
- wherein said hidden content is instantly visible on said content display means when said condition for revealing said hidden content is met.
A digital content system, comprising:
- digital content;
- means for displaying said digital content to a user;
- means for denoting a portion of said digital content as hidden content;
- wherein said hidden content is not visible on said means for displaying;
- means for specifying at least one condition precedent to revealing said hidden content;
- means for determining whether said at least one condition precedent is met;
- and
- means for instantly revealing said hidden content to a user if said at least one condition is met.
A method for using digital content, the steps comprising:
- providing an environment for a content creator or a content publisher to designate portions of digital content as hidden content;
- wherein said hidden content is located between a first tag and a second tag;
- wherein at least one condition is specified for revealing said hidden content;
- determining whether said at least one condition is met;
- and
- revealing said hidden content to a user instantly if said at least one condition is met.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.