Mark Austin Hill

US Patent:

7076464, Jul 11, 2006

Filed:

May 5, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/839636

Inventors:

David J. Edmondson - Southlake TX, US
Mark C. Hill - Fort Worth TX, US

Assignee:

RadioShack Corporation - Fort Worth TX

International Classification:

G06F 15/00
G06F 17/40

US Classification:

705 39, 705 1, 705 52, 705 80, 702 52, 395701, 709217, 713193

Abstract:

Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating distribution of revenue generated pursuant to distribution of content, such as recorded music files or other entertainment files, to content consumers. Identification is made by an identifier of includable distribution entities that are includable in distributions of revenue derived as a result of downloading content to content consumers. A revenue allocator allocates revenues to the includable distribution entities according to a selected formula. The selected formula is dynamically alterable, depending upon demand indications, as well as other criteria.

US Patent:

20050125364, Jun 9, 2005

Filed:

Feb 6, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/773894

Inventors:

David Edmondson - Southlake TX, US
Mark Hill - Fort Worth TX, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705400000

Abstract:

Apparatus, and an associated method, for pricing content, such as musical or entertainment recordings, based upon quantitative demand for the content. An initial price indicia associator associates initial price indicia with the content files. The initial pricing is based upon historical indicia associated with the creators of the content. Thereafter, a price indicia adjuster adjusts the pricing of the content. The adjustments to the initial pricing and changes made thereafter are made responsive to detected indications of demand for the content.