SYSTEM FOR RECORDING AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDED INFORMATION OVER THE INTERNET

摘要

A system for recording and distributing information is described. The system includes a controller computer (300) capable of establishing a communications connection (400) via a communications interface (700) with information providers and users. The controller computer (300) also maintains a web site through which information providers can list and describe the information services to be distributed through the web site and through which users can browse to find information services to purchase. Information providers record information over the communications connection (400), which is stored in a database (310) maintained on the controller computer (300). Users select to receive recorded information, which is delivered over the communications connection (400) by the controller computer (300). The controller computer (300) further has the capability of automatically billing users and crediting information providers for the information.