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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2015
Filed:
May. 12, 2008
Paul E. Jacobs, La Jolla, CA (US);
Ravinder Paul Chandhok, Poway, CA (US);
Paul E. Jacobs, La Jolla, CA (US);
Ravinder Paul Chandhok, Poway, CA (US);
QUALCOMM Incorporated, San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods, devices, computer program products and systems are provided for referring media content at communication devices, such as wireless communication devices. The methods, systems and devices allow for all forms of media content to be referred, such as audio, video, multimedia content and the like and, in particular advertising content. In addition, the methods, systems and devices provide for the content providers to optimize the delivery schedules and/or methods of delivery based on the volume of referrals. In addition, by tracking the volume of referrals, content providers can alter billing structure, such as advertising rates associated with advertising content.