Super distribution of music samples using email

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20020156852A1
SERIAL NO

09838983

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A method of music distribution. A computer readable music file is sampled by any suitable sampling technique. The sample of the original file is then easily attached to an email for distribution using a function of the email application. In one embodiment, the sample can be attached using a one-click or other technique. In another embodiment, all outgoing email messages are provided with the music sample attachment. The music sample can be upgraded to a full copy of the music selection upon payment of a fee. The distributor of the sample can be awarded affinity credits for participation in distribution of the sample.

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SONY CORPORATIONTOKYO
SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT INC25 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10010

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carpenter, Matthew A New York, NY 7 247
Hughes, David A New York, NY 45 1436
Massiha, Mandana New York, NY 4 201
Nguyen, Phuong L Wayne, NJ 5 209

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