System and method for subsidized internet access through preferred partners

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20110295751A1
SERIAL NO

12802073

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Provided are systems and methods for execution by a processor of a proxy server to provide a subsidized access to a network supported by a plurality of preferred partners. One method comprises receiving a first request from a client to access a first server on the network, forwarding the first request to a second server on the network such that the second server sends first content data over the network for rendering on a display of the client, recording the first request in a traffic log, and submitting the traffic log for reimbursement to at least one of the plurality of preferred partners affiliated with the second server to subsidize a cost of providing access to the network. By obtaining reimbursement for prioritizing and redirecting access to preferred sites, client connection costs can be fully or partially subsidized in light of additional revenue streams from increased user traffic.

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SMITH MICRO SOFTWARE INC51 COLUMBIA ALISO VIEJO CA 92656

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Matsuo, Kotaro Poway, US 41 419
Sperling, David Laguna Niguel, US 6 123

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