METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION CONTENT

摘要

A method is disclosed for distributing information content. The content is encoded into a plurality of layers comprising a base layer and an enhancement layer, such that the base layer is needed for reconstructing said information content. The enhancement layer is transmitted by means of superdistribution. Optionally, an accessible sample of the base layer can also be provided. When receiving the layer(s) users will become interested in purchasing the content Thus, according to the method a request for purchase is received from a user, and upon such a request the base layer is transmitted to the user. Not until the user holds both the base layer and the enhancement layer the content can be satisfactorily used. A system, a server, and a computer program product, providing corresponding distribution capabilities are also disclosed.