Patent ID: 6119108
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
A system for controlling distribution and purchase of an electronic object, comprising a purchasing authority system for encoding an electronic object with executable instructions; and a user system in electronic communication with said purchasing authority system for requesting and receiving said encoded electronic object; wherein, upon receipt and initial access of said encoded electronic object, said executable instructions automatically initiating electronic communication between said user system and said purchasing authority system to conduct a financial transaction between said user system and said purchasing authority system, obtain a user password for access to said object in exchange for said financial transaction, and to embed said object with said user's personal information and/or payment information to permit said user to access said electronic object based upon said password and said personal information and/or payment information; wherein said user's personal information and/or payment information being embedded in said object to prevent removal of said user's personal information and/or payment information.