Joel H Mcconaughy

US Patent:

6490587, Dec 3, 2002

Filed:

Dec 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/733173

Inventors:

Allen Dwight Easty - Carollton TX 75006
Byron David Wagner - Los Angeles CA 90038
Thomas Christian Wendt - Chatsworth CA 91311
Joel McConaughy - Redondo Beach CA 90277
Aaron Richard Baskin - Los Angeles CA 90067
Jonathan Trumbull Taplin - Pacific Palisades CA 90272
Jeremiah Chechik - Santa Monica CA 90402
Kevin Paul Headings - Hermosa Beach CA 90254

International Classification:

B06F 1730

US Classification:

707 10, 707 1, 709203, 709223

Abstract:

Method and apparatus are utilized in a system for distributing digital contents from a central server to a plurality of endpoint servers for further distribution to end users for automatically managing the digital assets of the endpoint servers. Each endpoint server is connected to a plurality of users over a communications network and operable to deliver digital information content to users on demand. Using a master content stored at the central server, the digital content of each endpoint is periodically and automatically refreshed based on an aggregate profile that reflects the preferences of the end-user population served by the endpoint server. The aggregate profile is generated from information received from the end users, including information submitted by the users or automatically generated feedback information relating to the userson-line activities.

US Patent:

61890081, Feb 13, 2001

Filed:

Apr 3, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/054751

Inventors:

Allen Dwight Easty - Los Angeles CA
Byron David Wagner - Los Angeles CA
Thomas Christian Wendt - Chatsworth CA
Joel McConaughy - Redondo Beach CA
Aaron Richard Baskin - Los Angeles CA
Jonathan Trumbull Taplin - Pacific Palisades CA
Jeremiah Chechik - Santa Monica CA

Assignee:

Intertainer, Inc. - Culver City CA

International Classification:

G06F 1730

US Classification:

707 10

Abstract:

Method and apparatus are utilized in a system for distributing digital contents from a central server to a plurality of endpoint servers for further distribution to end users for automatically managing the digital assets of the endpoint servers. Each endpoint server is connected to a plurality of users over a communications network and operable to deliver digital information content to users on demand. Using a master content stored at the central server, the digital content of each endpoint is periodically and automatically refreshed based on an aggregate profile that reflects the preferences of the end-user population served by the endpoint server. The aggregate profile is generated from information received from the end users, including information submitted by the users or automatically generated feedback information relating to the users' on-line activities.