| 摘要 |
A system and method that allows a program viewer to select the quantity and content of commercials that are viewed, and to exchange the viewer's time for credits against service charges. Additionally, the commercials may be targeted specifically for particular viewers and commercials of objectionable content may be screened. A time trading management server (12) downloads commercials to a viewer's Internet browser device (4) via broadband Internet connection (8), based on the viewer's profile and preferences. A time trading agent tracks the commercials that are viewed, and maintains an account balance for each viewer. Viewer's obtain credits or fees in exchange for viewing the commercials. The credits in turn may be redeemed for payment against the content services, such as television subscription services, pay-per-view movies and the like. |
