FACILITATING ONLINE CONTENT SYNDICATION

摘要

Systems and methods for online content syndication using high- performance matching and filtering for structured and semi-structured rules in real- time are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system provides a marketplace for publishers, editors and advertisers. It can harness the power of the Internet and XML to facilitate the sale and acquisition of articles, photos and graphics each with their own licensing rules. In one embodiment, the system provides a unique and powerful licensing engine that gives control over price, licensing rules, embargoes and exclusions across content - with an ability to adjust those rules for each individual asset. In one embodiment, the system combines advanced data management technology, a sophisticated search engine and e-commerce technologies to provide a novel solution to the syndication of content.