| 摘要 |
Three methods for promoting a sponsor's products each include the provision of a consumer or potential consumer with Internet access time and software for allowing such Internet access. In a first method (1), free software is distributed for use. In a second method (31), telephone calling cards are distributed which allow a recipient to call and request the software. In a third method (61), the software is distributed with a consumer product to allow the purchaser to access on-line help via the Internet. In each method, an Internet Entry Server (IES) provides the access and performs a registration process (5). The IES then initially gives the user a mandatory "guided tour" (13) of the sponsor's Internet Home Page and domain prior to releasing them to the Internet at large, or, in the third method, to an Internet accessed online help service. With each method, the consumer is given a variety of options (91, 101, 111) for extending the access time.
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