Method and system for transmitting and/or receiving advertisment and data contents and providing multiple value added services on electronic communication device with a display mechanisem

Abstract

The various embodiments herein provide a method and system for sending data content and advertising and providing multiple value added services on a user screen of a mobile communication device and any electronic portable/non portable device. The system and method comprising installing software application on the user's communication device for sending and/or receiving content data; one or more Application Server that provides business logic and respond to all requests; one or more Application Programmable Interface Server; one or more Community Server that integrate with service provider; one or more Web Server where all connections and requests terminate and which forwards all requests to the application server; one or more Database Server; one or more Statistics Server; one or more Administration Server which administrations can use to upload, schedule, plan, and provision content and services and view logs of all transactions performed in the system.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 ) A system for transmitting and/or receiving data content on an electronic device connected to a communication network in broadcast, multicast, and unicast mode comprising: means for utilizing at least one of cell broadcast system, multimedia broadcast multicast system, IPTV, SMSC, MMSC, DVB-H and content delivery platform system in said communication network; means for utilizing a data connection available on said electronic device, wherein said data content comprises image, text, sound, video data, or command that triggers said electronic device to perform an action; and means for providing a task to a service provider for providing said to said electronic device in response to a request initiated from said electronic device. 
     
     
         2 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is connected to communication network wherein said communication network comprises: IPTV, Fixed telephony, GSM mobile communication, satellite, CDMA, WCDMA, WiMAX, LTE, Advanced LTE, UMTS, 4G network, GPON, WiFi. 
     
     
         3 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , wherein the channel of communication between the electronic device and the system device is via Cell broadcast, SMS, MMS, GPRS, HSPA, Wifi, satellite, radio data connection, cable data connection and any data connection available on the electronic device. 
     
     
         4 ) A system for transmitting and/or receiving data content on an electronic device according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 a. a web server hosting a portal and logic that receives at least one request from at least one user and at least one content provider; and forwards the requests to an application server; 
 b. an application server that receives said at least one request from at least one user and at least one content provider from the web server, wherein said application server provides a business logic, billing, scheduler, planner for said at least request and logs all transactions in a database server; 
 c. an application programmable interface server that interfaces with cell broadcast system, multimedia broadcast multicast system and the content delivery platform system in the communication network and interfaces with at least one external service provider server; 
 d. a statistics server that generates reports about users interaction and requests; 
 e. a community server that interfaces with delivery, transportation, civil defence, hospitals, police, emergency, and satellite centers to send users' service request to said centers; 
 f. a database server that stores all the transactions done by the system and stores the users' profiles which includes users' demographics, location, interests, device type, and medical history and connects to central databases of external service providers for data synchronization; 
 g. an administration server, wherein said administration server uploads contents, schedules transmission of content to users, defines geographical areas for transmission, views logs for all transactions, and generates reports. 
 
     
     
         5 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , further comprising a computer program that is capable to be installed on a medium wherein said medium is memory or network subscriber identification module (SIM card). 
     
     
         6 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , wherein said system further comprises means for identifying a user of the said computer program by associating a signature assigned to said user. 
     
     
         7 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 6 , wherein said signature is saved on a medium on the electronic device and on a SIM card., wherein said signature comprises: unique code comprising user database and biometrics data comprising fingerprint, retina scan, DNA data. 
     
     
         8 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data content according to  claim 1  wherein the system further comprises:
 Means for installing said computer program in the said electronic device; 
 means for uploading data content on a portal, scheduling and planning the transmission by interactive updated booking scheduler, and selecting target receivers; 
 means for sending the uploaded data content to one or plurality of communication network content delivery platforms including but not limited to Cell broadcast, MBMS, SMS, MMS, GPRS, HSPA, IPTV; 
 means for transmitting the uploaded data content by the content delivery platform to said electronic device wherein the computer program on the electronic device receives data from the corresponding content delivery platform interface; 
 means for receiving user's service request from the computer program on user's electronic device, forwarding request of the service to a responsible service center through the community server; and 
 means for collecting usage and viewing statistics from user's computer program. 
 
     
     
         9 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 8 , wherein the system further comprises: means for registering a data content provider with a portal; and means for providing authentication credentials, wherein the authentication credentials include a user defined Login-ID and Password. 
     
     
         10 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data content according to  claim 1  wherein the system further comprises:
 Means for entering users profile details and interest on a webpage prior to downloading the computer program on the electronic device; means for storing the profiles of the users in the database server, and allowing the users to update their profile data from the installed computer program. 
 
     
     
         11 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data content according to  claim 1  wherein the system further comprises:
 means for retrieving location of said user by utilizing an operator location based service technology, GPS and radio cell information. 
 
     
     
         12 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , wherein the application server defines transmission areas based on at least one of geographical locations and across geographical locations by extracting information from the topology of the communication network. 
     
     
         13 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data content according to  claim 1  further comprises: means for targeting users based on users' demographics information, request, location, type of device, date and time, interest, and history of response to previous content. 
     
     
         14 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , further comprises: means for sending data content to one user, multiple users, or all the 110 users of a network operator depending on the requirements of the user and the data content provider. 
     
     
         15 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , further comprises: means for encrypting content data and means for decrypting the broadcasted data meant for selected users. 
     
     
         16 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , further comprises; means for fragmenting a data content message carrying an oversized data of image, video, and audio; means for transmitting the fragmented data content; means for embedding a header for each fragmented data content; and means for reconstructing a new data content by reconnecting the fragmented data contents. 
     
     
         17 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one data content is displayed on the user screen, idle screen, and lock screen in a pattern comprising: covering a display screen, covering a portion of the display screen, replacing an operator logo, replacing a background picture, and scrolling as a banner. 
     
     
         18 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , wherein the data content is interactive. 
     
     
         19 ) The method for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , further comprising shuffling the data contents based on predetermined intervals of usage. 
     
     
         20 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , further comprises: means for transmitting at-least one data content through a wireless application protocol link to the electronic device. 
     
     
         21 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 4 , wherein the application server defines intervals for transmitting content to said electronic device 
     
     
         22 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , further comprises: means for directing the user to additional information related to a data content of interest through SMS, Call completion and browser URL. 
     
     
         23 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 6 , wherein said system further comprises: means for allowing a subscriber to use the unique signature as coupon offered to selected subscribers, as tickets, and as identifier for the subscriber replacing the subscriber identification cards and ATM cards wherein the subscriber identifies himself at partnering outlets by showing the signature provided by the system. 
     
     
         24 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 6 , further comprises; means for capturing user responses, usage of signature by the statistics server which generates statistical reports that correlates users' demographics with their interaction. 
     
     
         25 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , wherein said computer program installed on IPTV receiver electronic device comprises:
 a. Means for allowing the subscriber to activate scrolling banner displaying information of interest that appears on all channels viewed;   b. Means for capturing viewing statistics including channels and programs viewed, date and time, and duration, which is used by the statistics server to generate useful statistics and reports by correlating the collected viewing statistics with the electronic program guides;   c. Means for providing an interactive communication channel between the user and the service provider, for services comprising paying bills, requesting emergency rescue and confirming said requests by sending a confirmation code to the user mobile phone over SMS;   d. Means for allowing the subscriber to update his profile information to receive advertisements and programs that matches his interest;   e. Means for utilizing electronic program guide to send user alerts of his preferred programs; and   f. Means for setting up multiple profiles for multiple users of the same TV set.   
     
     
         26 ) A computer-readable storage medium storing a program causing a computer device a process comprising: utilizing at least one of cell broadcast system, multimedia broadcast multicast system, IPTV, SMSC, MMSC, DVB-H and content delivery platform system in said communication network; utilizing a data connection available on said electronic device, wherein said data content comprises image, text, sound, video data, or command that triggers said electronic device to perform an action; providing a task to a service provider for providing said to said electronic device in response to a request initiated from said electronic device execute a process, wherein said computer program further comprises:
 a computer module capable of updating the application server with location of at least one service provider by utilizing an operator location based service technology comprising: GPS and radio cell information;
 a. a computer module capable of requesting a service from an icon available in the computer program; 
 b. a computer module capable of attaching a location coordinates, an id, and profile data of said user to said service request; 
 c. a computer module capable of forwarding the request to a community server which forwards the request to the nearest service provider based on the locations of the user and the service provider; 
 d. a computer module capable of accepting the request and sending an acknowledgment to application server through the community server; 
 e. a computer module capable of informing the user of the estimated time of arrival for the service requested; 
 f. a computer module capable of informing the user of availability of the service at the user location; 
 g. a computer module capable of replying to the application server with desired destination code; 
 h. a computer module capable of displaying advertisement on said electronic device. 
   
     
     
         27 ) A computer-readable storage medium according to  claim 26 , further comprising:
 a. a computer module capable of connecting to display monitors in an airplane through the community server;   b. a computer module capable of selectively displaying in said airplane monitors content and advertisement for selected passengers;   c. a computer module capable of allowing said selected passenger to arrange for pickup/drop, hotel, and other services at destination.   
     
     
         28 ) A computer-readable storage medium according to  claim 26 , further comprising: a computer module capable of sending location of users participating in an event, to the application server;
 a. a computer module capable of sending instruction to at least one user in multiple languages;   b. a computer module capable of allowing at least one organizer of the said event to detect said at least one user having said computer program installed in said electronic device equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology and passing through a gate that can read the RFID tag.   
     
     
         29 ) A computer-readable storage medium according to  claim 26 , further comprising: a computer module capable of allowing said users to communicate with each other. 
     
     
         30 ) A computer-readable storage medium according to  claim 26 , further comprising: a computer module capable of transferring data collected by a different device to a designated data bank, wherein said data comprises: Glucose, Cholesterol, and Triglycerides levels. 
     
     
         31 ) The system for transmitting and/or receiving data according to  claim 1 , wherein the said command that triggers the said electronic device to perform an action updates the said electronic device with the geographical area the said electronic device is located in, and triggers the said electronic device to push or pull information from the network based on the content of the command received. 
     
     
         32 ) A computer-readable storage medium storing a program causing a computer device to execute a process, the computer including a storage device configured to store an application program and data content, the process comprising:
 installing a computer program in an electronic device;   uploading data content on a portal;   sending the uploaded data content to a distributing broadcasting system; and transmitting the uploaded data content from the distributing broadcasting system to said electronic device, wherein the computer program in the electronic device receives and announces the data content on the electronic device, and wherein said data content comprises image, text, sound or video data or command that triggers said electronic device to perform an action.   
     
     
         33 ) A computer-readable storage medium according to  claim 26 , further comprising: a computer module capable allowing users to perform monetary transactions. 
     
     
         34 ) A computer-readable storage medium according to  claim 26 , further comprising: means for allowing at least one user to selectively retrieve at least one of content feeds from at least one of content providers and social networks which the user is subscribed to; means for displaying the retrieved content feeds on a device display screen; and means for user to interact with the received content feeds. 
     
     
         35 ) A computer-readable storage medium according to  claim 26 , further capable of allowing at least one user having device equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to use an NFC tag as access card, as user identification, as coupon and to perform monetary transactions.