Patent ID: 7281035
Filing Date: 2007-10-09
Classification: G06F,G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method of reserving and accessing resources in a distribution server, comprising steps of: sending reservation request information including a desired service supply time period for distributing content using a distribution server from a user terminal apparatus to a reservation control apparatus via a first network, said reservation control apparatus determining if the reservation request for distributing content using said distribution server during said desired service supply time period will be accepted, transmitting a current time reference value from said reservation control apparatus to said user terminal apparatus via the first network if the reservation request is accepted, said current time reference value determining when said reservation state of said distribution server will permit access by the user terminal apparatus to the distribution server for distributing content using said distribution server during said desired service time; calculating a difference in real time between said current time reference value and a value of current time indicated at said user terminal apparatus; notifying the user of said user terminal apparatus of said difference in real time; transmitting content from the user terminal apparatus to the distribution server via a second network during said desired service time; and broadcasting, by the distribution server, said content data received from said user terminal apparatus via said first network.