SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UPLOADING, SHOWCASING AND SELLING NEWS FOOTAGE

摘要

A system for uploading, showcasing and selling news footage on the internet, comprising an upload control manager configured to receive an upload request from a wireless module on a recording device, the upload request including an identification number and a plurality of FTP servers, the upload control manager configured to select at least one FTP server from the plurality of FTP servers to service the upload request and receive the recorded news footage from the wireless module. The system further comprises a database server configured to receive the news footage from the FTP servers and for showcasing the footage on the internet to allow customers to preview and purchase the footage, wherein the at least one FTP server to service the upload request is selected based upon the upload control manager determining the least loaded FTP servers amongst the plurality of servers and user privileges tagged to the identification number.