Patent ID: 8856307
Filing Date: 2014-10-07
Classification: G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method, programmed in a non-transitory memory of a device, for maintaining a social network and providing corresponding access to digital content, the method comprising: organizing a social network, utilizing the device, wherein social groups respectively obtain a collective bargaining power based on usage of the social network by a respective social group and engage in shared communications, the social network comprising at least one defined social group having a plurality of members; identifying a plurality of content items collectively corresponding to content resource devices of the plurality of members of the defined social group; maintaining feedback information for the plurality of content items based upon feedback respectively provided by members of the defined social group in relation to the plurality of content items; and providing the feedback information for the plurality of content items to members of the defined social group, wherein the collective bargaining power is a subscription model for acquiring content through the discounted access, and wherein the discounted access comprises a discounted rate or a group rate that is lower than an individual rate.