Advertising and distribution method for event photographs
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1. A method for providing on-line event photographs, comprising the steps of:
- capturing multiple photographs of sporting event participants during a sporting event;
associating identifying data with each photograph taken and storing the photographs in a database;
accessing the database and searching for a photograph utilizing the identifying data and selecting a digital photograph;
utilizing an electronic device to create a field in the selected digital photograph and associate visual advertiser indicia within the field; and
transferring the selected photograph containing the visual field with advertiser indicia to a requestor.
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A method for providing on-line event photographs includes the steps of capturing multiple photographs during an event, and associating identifying data with each photograph taken. A database is accessed to search for the photograph utilizing the identifying data. A photograph is selected for ordering at a reduced price or for free. A field is created in the digital photograph, such as in a corner or a margin thereof, and visual advertisement indicia are associated with the field. An electronic link may also be associated with the field for connecting the user to an advertiser'"'"'s electronic document or web-site. The photograph, containing the visual field, is electronically transferred to the user'"'"'s electronic device or otherwise sent to the user.
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1. A method for providing on-line event photographs, comprising the steps of:
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capturing multiple photographs of sporting event participants during a sporting event; associating identifying data with each photograph taken and storing the photographs in a database; accessing the database and searching for a photograph utilizing the identifying data and selecting a digital photograph; utilizing an electronic device to create a field in the selected digital photograph and associate visual advertiser indicia within the field; and transferring the selected photograph containing the visual field with advertiser indicia to a requestor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for providing on-line event photographs, comprising the steps of:
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capturing multiple photographs of sporting event participants during a sporting event; associating identifying data with each photograph taken, including associating at least one of;
a time the photograph was captured, a name of the individual photographed, a number worn by the individual photographed, or a code from a device worn by the individual photographed;accessing a database and searching for a photograph utilizing the identifying data; selecting and ordering a digital photograph; utilizing an electronic device to create a field in a corner or margin of the selected digital photograph and associate visual advertiser indicia, including an advertiser name or logo, within the field; and electronically transferring the selected digital photograph containing the visual field with advertiser indicia to a user'"'"'s electronic device by downloading the photograph to the user'"'"'s electronic device or sending the user an electronic message including the digital photograph containing the field or a link to download the digital photograph containing the field. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for providing on-line event photographs, comprising the steps of:
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capturing multiple photographs of sporting event participants during a sporting event; associating identifying data with each photograph taken, including associating at least one of;
a time the photograph was captured, a name of the sporting event participant photographed, a number worn by the sporting event participant photographed, or a code from a device worn by the sporting event participant photographed;accessing a server and searching for a photograph utilizing the identifying data; posting one or more photographs of a low quality resolution or containing a watermark in response to an identifying data search; selecting and ordering a digital photograph; creating a final digital photograph having a high resolution without a watermark, and including a field in a corner or margin of the digital photograph and associating visual advertiser indicia, including an advertiser name or logo, within the field; electronically transferring the final digital photograph containing the visual field with advertiser indicia to a user'"'"'s electronic device by downloading the final digital photograph to the user'"'"'s electronic device or sending the user an electronic message including the final digital photograph or a link to download the final digital photograph. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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Current AssigneePeter H. Wolf
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Original AssigneePeter H. Wolf, Teresa M. Wolf
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InventorsWolf, Peter H., Wolf, Teresa M.
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Primary Examiner(s)Airapetian; Mila
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Application NumberUS12/908,751Time in Patent Office83 DaysField of Search705/26, 705/27US Class Current705/27.2CPC Class CodesG06Q 30/02 Marketing; Price estimation...G06Q 30/0239 Online discounts or incentivesG06Q 30/0625 Directed, with specific int...G06Q 30/0633 Lists, e.g. purchase orders...G06Q 30/0643 Graphical representation of...
