SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE SECURE DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL CONTENT IN A SHARING NETWORK

摘要

The system for distributing a digital content, created by a content provider (301 - 304), to a requester (200) through a sharing network (110), comprises a central authority (201 - 204) working on behalf of the content provider and a responder (300), registered with the central authority. When the responder (300) receives a request (1) for a content corresponding to a file stored on his/her computer, content purchase information data (4) are sent to the requester. The requester then buys the content to the central authority and receives a proof of buying (11). In response to the sending of this proof of buying to the responder, the requester receives the file corresponding to the requested content. The responder then receives a compensation from the central authority for his/her participation in the distribution of the content.