WO2013171761A2

WO2013171761A2 - Computer implemented system and method for disseminating readable contents

Info

Publication number: WO2013171761A2
Application number: PCT/IN2013/000239
Authority: WO
Inventors: Abhishek Barari; Dhaval Sukhia
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-04-11
Filing date: 2013-04-10
Publication date: 2013-11-21
Anticipated expiration: 2014-10-11
Also published as: WO2013171761A3

Description

COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISSEMINATING READABLE CONTENTS

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure relates to the field of disseminating documents. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to the field of making readable contents such as books available for reading. Still more particularly, the present disclosure relates to the field of listing books/information in a readable format and enabling users to access such books/information .

DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THIS SPECIFICATION

The term 'Peka Unit' in this specification refers to a group of words contained in a readable content. One 'peka unit' in this specification typically refers to a group of ' 150' words.

BACKGROUND

Communication networks such as internet and particularly web sites such as Google Books provide books online and free of cost for the purpose of reading. But viewers of readable contents do not really benefit from such services since sites such as Google Books do not provide full version of the books for the purpose of reading. They only provide selected parts of books in a non-continuous fashion. Apart from Google books, certain other web sites also provide writings and documents for the purpose of reading. Further, for example 'Scribd' is a document sharing website that provides viewers with access to writings and documents free of cost. Scribd enables viewers to post the documents in various formats but does not allow the viewers to save their progress on the documents. Amazon Kindle is another document sharing website that enables viewers to shop for, download, browse and read e-books. However, Amazon Kindle does not provide remuneration to the authors based on the number of words, in their work accessed/viewed by the viewers. Further, there are commercial web sites and web applications which enable viewers to access the complete version of the books only in

l return for the payment of stipulated amount of money. Further, these commercial web sites provide auto bookmark facilities by recording the number of pages accessed/viewed by the user. These commercial websites do not take into consideration the number of peka units of the content accessed/viewed by the viewer, for the purpose of bookmarking. Further, the purpose of majority of these commercial web sites and applications is to sell the readable content to viewers. Further, there are various non-commercial websites and applications such as "archive.org" which enable viewers to access complete versions of the readable content free of cost. However, these websites and applications do not provide remunerations to the authors of the readable content in return for uploading their readable content.

Nowadays, viewers mostly access readable content/material in the following ways:

• purchasing original physical copies;

• purchasing ebooks;

• purchasing pirated physical copies for lesser amounts;

• libraries;

• purchasing older copies of books;

• downloading pirated copies form the internet; and

• borrowing readable contents from friends and family members.

Out of the aforementioned options, only the first two options generate direct revenue for the publishers and thus the author. Therefore, there is felt a need for a platform which shall provide readers/viewers of readable content with an option of availing readable content free of cost, and shall also generate additional revenue for publishers and authors. Further, distribution of readable contents is also an issue for the publishers. This issue is more prevalent in case of regional language content and content provided by lesser known authors/publishers. Moreover, given the current scenario, it is very difficult, if not impossible for a new author to obtain recognition and acknowledgement for his/her talent. In fact only 5% of the total first time books published are completely sold, the reason being that readers/viewers are not willing to invest on a book written by a lesser known author. To overcome this issue, many authors have begun providing their books/readable contents for free for a limited time on various platforms. Many authors have also started to publish their books themselves, which is an expensive phenomenon. Moreover, viewers avoid viewing/buying such readable content because they are wary of investing their time and money on a relatively new author. Further, it is usually difficult for a new author to get an experience reviewer to review the readable content. Therefore, there was felt a need for a system which provides lesser known authors with an opportunity to be on par with the writers of popular works. There was also felt a need for system that provided lesser known authors with increased visibility and increased exposure. There was felt a need for a system which provided incentives for viewers who reviewed the readable content uploaded by the authors. There was also felt a need for a system which enabled authors of readable content to get their respective readable contents reviewed by reviewers.

Further, there was also felt a need for a system that:

• enabled viewers to access the complete versions of books/readable content(s);

• enabled viewers to access the books/readable content(s) free of cost;

• enabled viewers to download the books after payment, of stipulated amount of money;

• enabled authors and publishers to generate revenue from publishing readable contents;

• enabled users to make notes on the readable content being accessed by them, wherein the notes would be tagged to the part of the readable content that they are accessing and would be available to other users who would be going through the same readable content; • enabled viewers to access and read through the books/readable content(s) in parts; and

• enabled viewers to save their progress on the books/readable content(s). _; OBJECTS

Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy are as follows:

It is an object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that enabled users to access complete versions of books/readable content(s).

Yet another object of the present disclosure is to make available a system that provides remuneration to the authors based on the number of pages of the author's work accessed by the viewer. ,

Still a further object of the present disclosure is to make available a system that allocates points to the viewers as well as authors, based on certain pre-determined activities performed by authors and viewers.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that enabled users to access the books/readable content(s) free of cost.

Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that enables users to download books/readable content(s) after payment of stipulated amount of money.

Still a further object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that enabled users to access and read through the books/readable content(s) in parts.

Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system, that enabled users to save their progress on the books/readable content(s).

Still a further object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that enabled authors and publishers to generate revenue from publishing readable contents. Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that enabled users to make notes on the readable content being accessed by them, wherein the notes would be tagged to the part of the readable content that they are accessing and would be available to other users who would be going through the same readable content.

Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that promotes authors and readers based on the number of points earned by them.

Still a further object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that classifies readable content based on the number of peka units contained in the readable content.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that enables authors to get their work reviewed by experienced reviewers prior to publishing.

Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that creates a short URL for the readable content created by an author.

Still a further object of the present disclosure is to provide a system that enables users to make notes on the readable content that they read. Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures, which are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure envisages a computer implemented system for disseminating at least one readable content. The system, in accordance with the present disclosure comprises:.

• a web server comprising: o an input module configured to receive the readable content as input from at least one author; o a word counter configured to count the number of words present in received readable content, the word counter further configured to group' a predetermined number of words of the readable content into a peka unit ; o a first classifying module configured to classify the received readable content in to a pre-determined category based on the number of peka units contained in the received readable content; o a points allocation module configured to allocate a pre-determined number of points to the author of the readable content for at least inputting the readable content, wherein the allocation is based on at least the number of peka units contained in the readable content; o a calculating module configured to calculate the number of points allocated to the author of the readable content; o a classification module configured to classify the authors into predetermined levels based on the number of points garnered by the authors. o a rewards distribution module configured to allocate at least pre-determined monetary rewards to the author of the readable content, based on the number of peka units of the readable content accessed by a viewer and further based on the classification allotted to the author;

• a client device accessible to the viewer of readable content, the client device cooperating with the web server, the client device configured to generate a request for receiving readable content, the client device comprising: o a user interface configured to receive and display the received readable content, at least one page at a time; o a disabling module configured to disable at least the print feature and download feature on the user interface until the received readable content is being displayed on the user interface; and o a tracking module configured to track the number of peka units accessed by the viewer of the readable content, the tracking module further configured to track and save the page of the readable content containing the peka unit last accessed by the viewer, on the client device, for later retrieval.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the points allocation module is further configured to:

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the author of the readable content based on the number of peka units of the readable content accessed by the viewer;

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the author of the readable content based on the 'number of likes' received for the readable content input by the author; and

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the author of the readable content based on the nature of ratings/reviews provided by the viewers of the readable content.

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content in the event that the viewer likes the readable content;

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content based on the number of peka units of the readable content accessed by the viewer; • allocate pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content in the event that the viewer views the entire readable content;

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content in the event that the viewer comments on the readable content;

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content in the event that the viewer reviews a particular readable content; and

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content in the event that the viewer likes a review of a particular readable content.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the system further includes a registration module configured to register viewers, the registration module further configured to elicit information including at least viewer's age and viewer's preferences corresponding to readable contents.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the web server further includes a review module accessible to reviewers of readable contents, the review module configured to enable the reviewers to review the readable contents received as input by the web server.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the user interface further includes a note making module configured to enable viewers of readable contents to make notes while accessing/viewing the readable content displayed on the user interface, the note making module further configured to enable the viewers to tag the notes to specific portions of the accessed readable content.

The present disclosure envisages a computer implemented method for disseminating at least one readable content. The computer implemented method, in accordance with the present disclosure comprises the following computer implemented steps: receiving the readable content as input from at least one author; counting the number of words present in received readable content, and grouping a pre-determined number of words of the readable content into a peka unit; classifying the, , received readable content into a pre-determined category based on the number of peka units contained in the received readable content; allocating a pre-determined number of points to the author of the readable content for at least inputting the readable content, wherein the allocation is based on at least the number of peka units contained in the readable content; calculating the number of points allocated to the author of the readable content; classifying the authors into pre-determined levels based on the number of points garnered by the authors; generating from a client device, a request for receiving the readable content; receiving the requested readable content from the web server and displaying the received readable content, at least one page at a time, on the user interface of the client device;, disabling at least the print feature and download feature on the user interface until the received readable content is being displayed on the user interface; allocating at least pre-determined monetary rewards to the author of the readable content, based on the number of peka units of the readable content accessed by a viewer and further based on the classification allotted to the author; o allocating a pre-determined number of points to the viewers of the readable content, based on pre-determined activities performed by the viewers.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the step of allocating a pre-determined number of points to the author of the readable content further includes the following steps:

• allocating a pre-determined number of points to the author of the readable content based on the number of peka units of the readable content accessed by the viewer;

• allocating a pre-determined number of points to the author of the readable content based on the 'number of likes' received for the readable content input by the author; and

• allocating a pre-determined number of points to the author of the readable content based on the nature of ratings/reviews provided by the viewers of the readable content.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the step of allocating a pre-determined number of points to the viewers of the readable content further includes the following steps:

• allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content in the event that the viewer likes the readable content;

• allocating predetermined number of points to the viewer of the readable content based on the number of units of the readable content accessed by the viewer;

• allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content in the event that the viewer views the entire readable content;

• allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content in the event that the viewer comments on the readable content; • allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content in the event that the viewer reviews a particular readable content; and

• allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content in the event that the viewer likes a review corresponding to a particular readable content.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the method further includes the step of registering viewers and eliciting information including at least viewer's age and viewer's preferences corresponding to readable contents.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the method further includes the step of tracking the number of peka units accessed by the viewer of the readable content, and tracking and saving the page of the readable content containing the peka unit last accessed by the viewer, for later retrieval.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the method further includes the step of enabling reviewers to review the readable contents received as input by the web server.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the method further includes the step of enabling viewers of readable contents to make notes while accessing/viewing the readable content displayed on the user interface, and enabling the viewers to tag the notes to specific portions of the accessed readable content.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

Figure 1 illustrates a schematic of a computer implemented system for disseminating readable contents, in accordance with the present disclosure; and

Figure 2 illustrates a flowchart for a method of disseminating readable contents, in accordance with the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The computer implemented system and method for disseminating readable contents will now be described with reference to the embodiments which do not restrict the scope and ambit of the disclosure.

Referring to FIGURE 1, the system 100 for disseminating readable contents includes a client device denoted by the reference numeral 10. The client device 10 includes a display module denoted by the reference numeral 12 which is configured to stream the requested readable contents. The display module 12 typically displays the readable contents on a user interface 12A in a readable format. The user interface 12A enables the viewers to view through/read through the displayed readable contents without enabling the viewers to print and download the displayed readable contents. The client device .10 includes a disabling module denoted by the reference numeral 14 which is configured to disable at least the print feature and the download feature on the user interface, until the received readable content is being displayed on the user interface 12A.

The system 100, in accordance with the present disclosure includes a web server 16. The web server 16 includes an input module 16A which is configured to receive the readable contents as inputs from the respective authors. The web server 16 further includes a repository 16B configured to store the received readable contents.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the web server further includes a review module (not shown in figures) accessible to a plurality of reviewers who wish to review the received readable contents. Typically, a received readable content is transmitted to at least ' 10' reviewers for the purpose of review. Alternatively, an author may suo moto opt for getting his/her readable content reviewed. For the purpose of reviewing, the reviewers are classified into '2' categories, namely 'established reviewers' and 'new reviewers'. A readable content is typically transmitted to '5' established reviewers and '5' new reviewers. The reviewers are asked to classify their review as positive, negative or neutral. In accordance with the present disclosure, even readers of readable content are provided with an option of reviewing the readable contents uploaded by the authors. The author of a readable content may reject a review of the reader, if he finds that the review is objectionable. In case if an author rejects a review as being objectionable, then the review is further scrutinized and if the review is indeed found to be objectionable after scrutiny, the review would be blocked. If the review is found to be non-objectionable after scrutiny, a false complaint would be registered by the system 100 against the corresponding author. In accordance with the present disclosure, if the author makes at least '3' such false complaints, then his right to view the reviews would be blocked and the reviews would be directly uploaded on the web server 16, without the author being able to object to them.

The web server 16 further includes a word counter denoted by reference numeral 16C. The word counter 16C, in accordance with the present disclosure is configured to count the number of words present in the readable contents input by the authors. Based on the counting, the word counter 16C further groups a pre-determined number of words (for example 150 words) contained in the readable content as one peka unit. The web server further includes a first classification means 16F configured to classify the received readable content based on the number of peka units contained in the received readable content. For example, a readable content is classified as an article -by the first classification means 16F if the readable content contains iess than '200' Peka Units. Further, a readable content is classified as a poem by the first classification means 16F if the readable content contains less than T Peka Unit, Further, a readable content is classified as a short story by the first classification means 16F if the readable content contains less than '200' Peka Units. Further, a readable content is classified as a book by the first classification means 16F if the readable content contains more than '200' Peka Units.

The web server 16, in accordance with the present disclosure creates a short URL (Universal Resource Locator) for every readable content input to the web server 16. The short URL enables the corresponding author to share his readable contents with viewers using the URL and also enables the author to keep a track of the number of viewers who accessed the corresponding URL.

The web server 16 further includes a points allocation module 16D which is configured to allocate a pre-determined number of points to the author of the readable contents in return for the author uploading his/her creation (readable content) on to the web server 16. The points are typically allocated to the author based on the number of peka units contained in the readable content uploaded/provided as input by the author. For example, the total number of points to be allocated to the author is decided by multiplying the number of peka units contained in the uploaded readable content with the numeral ΊΟΟ'. Further, the points allocation module 16D is configured to allocate points to the author of the readable content based on the number of peka units of the readable content accessed by a viewer.

Further, if a viewer likes the readable content uploaded by an author, a pre-determined number of points, for example, ' 10' points are added to the points tally of the author. Further, a pre-determined number of points are added to the corresponding author's points tally if a viewer completes reading/viewing the readable content or marks a readable content as 'read'. Further, the points allocation module 16D allocates a total of 15,000 points to the author of the corresponding readable content in the event that a reviewer provides a positive review corresponding to the readable content uploaded by the author. Further, the points allocation module 16D allocates a total of 7500 points to the author of the corresponding readable content in the event that a reviewer provides a neutral review corresponding to the readable content uploaded by the author. Further, the points allocation module 16D allocates a total of 1,000 points to the author of the corresponding readable content in the event that a reviewer provides a negative review corresponding to the readable content uploaded by the author. In accordance with the present disclosure, the points allocation module 16D is configured to deduct a pre-determined number of points from the points tally of the corresponding author, in the event that it is found that the author's uploaded readable content is plagiarized. Further, the points allocation module 16D is configured to deduct a predetermined number of points from the points tally of the author in the event that a viewer dislikes the readable content provided by the author.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the points allocation module 16D is further configured to allocate pre-determined number of points to the viewers in return for the readers performing certain pre-determined activities. For example, when a reader likes a particular readable content uploaded by an author, a pre-determined number of points, for example ' 10' points per every like are added to the points tally of the viewer. Similarly, if a viewer dislikes a particular readable content, a pre-determined number of points, for example, '5' points for every dislike are deducted from the points tally of the viewer. Further, the points allocation module 16D provides the viewer with Ί' point for every peka unit of the readable content accessed and viewed by the viewer. Further, when a viewer completes reading a readable material, the number of units read by the usejr are multiplied by the numeral ' 10' and the resultant would be added in terms of points to the points tally of the viewer. Similarly, when a viewer provides a comment on an uploaded readable content, a pre-determined number of points, for example, '25' points would be added to the points tally of the viewer. Similarly, when a viewer, likes a review, '20' points per 'like' would be added to the viewer's point table and for every readable material disliked by the viewer, ' 10' points would be deducted from the points tally of the viewer.

Similarly, when a viewer introduces a friend into the system 100, a total of ' 10,000' points per friend would be added to the points tally of the viewer. Further, when a viewer completes his/her profile, a total of ' 1,00,000' points would be added to the points tally of the viewer. Similarly, when a viewer creates a blog, a total of ' 1,00,000' points would be added to the points tally of the viewer and for performing activities using the blog, a total of '5,000' points would be added per activity, and subsequently a total of '5,000' points would be added for every view performed on the blog. Similarly, when a viewer shares a readable content with his/her friend, ' 100' points would be added to the points tally of the viewer who shared the readable content.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the web server 16 further includes a rewards distribution module 16E configured to distribute at least monetary rewards to the authors of readable contents based on the number of peka units of the readable content accessed/viewed by a viewer. The authors of readable contents will start receiving monetary rewards for their respective readable contents based upon their classification and once their readable contents get past the cutoff level set by the system 100. The cutoff level is calculated by multiplying the 'number of peka units contained in a readable content' with the numeral '500'. The resultant of the aforementioned multiplication would be set as the cutoff point, and the authors will start receiving their remuneration depending upon their respective classification, once their creation (readable content) crosses the cutoff level.

The system 100 includes a calculating module (not shown in figures) configured to calculate the number of points allocated to a particular author. The system 100 includes a classification module (not shown in figures) which is configured to classify the authors of readable contents based on the number of points garnered by the authors. For example, an author who has uploaded a particular readable content will be classified as belonging to a 'First level' until he garners a total of 50,00,000 points and will receive a remuneration of Ί paise', after his/her readable content crosses the aforementioned cutoff level (as long as he is at the First Level) when one peka unit of his/her readable content is read by a viewer. The author classified as belonging to the first level will continue to receive ' 1 paise' per every peka unit read by the viewer until the author garners enough points to be upgraded to a second level. Similarly, an author who has uploaded a particular readable content will be classified as belonging to the 'Second level' until he garners a total of 20,000,000 points and will receive a remuneration of '2 paise', after his/her creation readable content crosses the aforementioned cutoff level (as long as he is at Second Level) when one peka unit of his/her readable content is read by a viewer. The author classified as belonging to the second level will continue to receive '2 paise' per every peka unit read by the viewer until the author garners enough points to be upgraded to a third level.

Similarly, an author who has uploaded a particular readable content will be classified as belonging to the 'Third level' until he garners a total of 50,000,000 points and will receive a remuneration of '3 paise', after his/her readable content crosses the aforementioned cutoff level (as long as he is at Third Level) when one peka unit of his/her readable content is read by a viewer. The author classified as belonging to the third level will continue to receive '3 paise' per every peka unit read by the viewer until the author garners enough points to be upgraded to a fourth level.

Similarly, an author who has uploaded a particular readable content will be classified as belonging to the 'fourth level' until he garners a total of 100,000,000 points and will receive a remuneration of '4 paise' (as long as he is at Fourth Level) when one peka unit of his/her readable content is read by a viewer. For authors who are at the fourth level, no cutoff level is applicable. The author classified as belonging to the fourth level will continue to receive '4 paise' per every peka unit read by the viewer until the author garners enough points to be upgraded to a fifth level.

Similarly, an author who has uploaded a particular readable content will be classified as belonging to the 'fifth level' until he garners a total of 250,000,000 points and will receive a remuneration of '6 paise' (as long as he is at Fifth Level) when one peka unit of his/her readable content is read by a viewer. For authors who are at the fifth level, no cutoff level is applicable. The author classified as belonging to the fifth level will continue to receive '6 paise' per every peka unit read by the viewer. In accordance with the present disclosure, the web server 16 includes a second classification module (not shown in figures) which is adapted to primarily classify the readable content, according to the language of expression. The second classification module further classifies the uploaded readable content according to the nature of the content. For example, the readable content could be classified as belonging to the category 'science fiction'. However, it is to be understood that a plurality of categories including but not restricted fiction, non-fiction, health, fantasy, general knowledge, arts, commerce and the like could be utilized for the purpose of classifying the readable content. The second classification module further classifies the readable content according to the age group, for example some of the readable contents could be classified as appropriate to the viewers of the age group 15-20, certain other readable contents could be classified as suitable for the age group 20-25. Even though only three modes of classification have been described here, it is within the scope of the disclosure to classify the readable contents using other modes of categorizations.

The system 100, in accordance with the present disclosure includes an advertising module (not shown in figures) which is adapted to display/stream advertisements onto the user interface when the readable, content is being streamed onto the user interface 12A. The advertising module typically retrieves the advertisements stored on the web server 16. However it is within the scope of this disclosure to have a separate advertisement server, in cooperation with which the advertisements can be streamed onto the user interface 12A. The advertising module 16 is further adapted to prioritize the advertisements based on the purported revenue generated by displaying such advertisements. For example, an advertisement which is displayed on the very first page may be priced at a higher price and given a higher priority. The advertisements which are displayed on the subsequent pages along with the readable content would be given a lesser priority and would be charged a lower price.

The user interface of the system 12A, in accordance with the present disclosure is adapted to display the readable contents in parts. That is, whenever a readable content, for example, a readable content is streamed onto the user interface, the viewer is provided the facility of reading the streamed readable content in parts. Typically, a readable content is streamed in terms of pages. On the first screen of the user interface 12A, the first page of the readable content would be displayed, and to navigate to the second page of the readable content, the viewer is required to navigate to a second screen of the user interface 12A. To navigate to the subsequent pages, the user is required to navigate to the subsequent screens in the user interface 12A.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the system 100 further includes logging means (not shown in figures) which is adapted to enable users to log onto the system 100. The users are required to register with the system 100 before they are provided with access to the readable content. Subsequent to the registration, viewers would be provided with typically a user name and a password using which they would be able to log on to the system 100. The process of registration also elicits certain other information corresponding to the user including but not restricted to the age of the viewer, preferences of the viewer in terms of the reading material and the like. Accordingly, when the viewer logs onto the system 100, on the user interface 12 A, an index of readable contents is displayed to the viewer suggesting him/her the readable content that would best suite his/her age group and preferences. Further, when any new readable content is uploaded onto the web server 16 and made available for reading, the user, interface 12A. displays such information in terms of a new listing. Typically, a flash message highlighting the availability of new readable content would be displayed on the user interface 12A.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the system 100 further includes filtering means (not shown in figures) adapted to filter unexpected, out-of-context text present in the readable content uploaded by the authors.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the readable contents would be made available made available in terms of web sessions. As soon as a user logs onto his/her account a session is initiated. When the user logs out of the system 100, the session expires. Downloading or printing of the displayed reading material is not permitted until the session is in progress. Whenever the user log in, the user session would be restored along with the progress during the previous session.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the system 100 further includes a discussion board (not shown in figures) which is adapted to be utilized by viewers to perform a range of activities including but not restricted to sharing their thoughts, provide their opinion and feedback on the uploaded readable content and the like. The discussion board also provides users with the option of inviting the corresponding authors for a live-chat thereby facilitating a direct communication between the viewers and authors.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the web server 16 further includes a tracking module 16F configured to track the number of peka units (contained in a particular readable content) accessed by the viewer. The tracking module 16F saves as a bookmark, the page containing the peka unit last accessed by the viewer, for later retrieval. In accordance with the present disclosure, whenever a viewer stops reading through a readable content, his/her progress on that particular readable content, i.e., the page containing the peka unit last accessed by the viewer would be saved in the web history of the client device 10 as a bookmark by the system 100. The next time user logs on to the system 100, the readable content accessed by the user the previous time would be automatically retrieved, and the readable content would be streamed, starting from the page which was bookmarked.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the user interface 12 A further includes a note making module (not shown in figures) configured to enable viewers of readable contents to make notes while accessing/viewing the readable content displayed on the user interface 12A. The note making module is further configured to enable the viewers to tag the notes to specific portions of the accessed/viewed readable content. The viewer is provided with the option of setting the visibility of notes to themselves, or to their friends or to all the viewers. In this manner, when a viewer views a particular page of a displayed readable content, he would also be able to view the notes created by his friends and/or other users. In accordance with the present disclosure, the user interface 12A further includes a highlighting module (not shown in figures) which is configured to enable the viewers to highlight sections of the readable content that they are viewing/accessing. The user interface 12A allows the viewer of readable content to modify the font size and the background of the displayed readable content thereby enabling the viewer to customize the displayed readable content.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the system 100 further creates a personal library (not shown in figures) for every viewer. The personal library comprises information corresponding to the readable content currently being accesses/viewed by a viewer, the readable content that has been completely read by the viewer, and the readable contents that are marked to be read. The personal library, in accordance with the present disclosure, provides a viewer with the option of continuing reading a readable content starting from the page number until which the viewer had previously finished reading. The personal library further provides the viewer of readable content with the option of reading the entire readable content once again. In accordance with the present disclosure, the system 100 further includes an update streamer (not shown in figures). The update streamer provides at least ' 10' updates to the viewer of the readable content wherein the streamed updates correspond to the updates from authors/other viewers/ books, who were marked for updates by that particular viewer.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the system 100 further includes a module (not shown in figures) which enables the authors to procure cover pages for the readable contents. In accordance with the present disclosure, the system 100 further includes a tracking module (not shown in figures) configured to track a particular viewer's activities on the system 100 and accordingly provide the viewer with recommendations corresponding to the readable contents that are best suited to the tastes and preferences of the viewer. Further, based on the activities of the viewer as tracked by the tracking module, the advertising module streams relevant and focused advertisements on to the user interface 12A of the client device 10.

Referring to FIGURE 2, there is shown a computer implemented method for disseminating at least one readable content, the computer implemented method comprising the following computer implemented steps: o receiving the readable content as input from at least one author 200; o counting the number of words present in received readable content, and grouping a pre-determined number of words of the readable content into a peka unit 202; o classifying the received readable content into a pre-determined category based on the number of peka units contained in the received readable content 204; o allocating a pre-determined number of points to the author of the readable content for at least inputting the readable content, wherein the allocation is based on at least the number of peka units contained in the readable content 206; o calculating the number of points allocated to the author of the readable content 208; o classifying the authors into pre-determined levels based on the number of points garnered by the authors 210; o generating from a client device, a request for receiving the readable content 212; o receiving the requested readable content from the web server and displaying the received readable content, at least one page at a time, on the user interface of the client device 214; o disabling at least the print feature and download feature on the user interface until the received readable content is being displayed on the user interface 216; o allocating at least pre-determined monetary rewards to the author of the readable content, based on the number of peka units of the readable content accessed by a viewer and further based on the classification allotted to the author 218; o allocating a pre-determined number of points to the viewers of the readable content, based on pre-determined activities performed by the viewers 220.

• allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content in the event that the viewer likes the readable content; • allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content based on the number of units of the readable content accessed by the viewer;

• allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content in the event that the viewer comments on the readable content;

• allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of the readable content in the event that the viewer reviews a particular readable content; and

In accordance with the present disclosure, the method further includes the step of tracking . the number of peka Units accessed by the viewer of the readable content, and tracking and - saving the page of the readable content containing the peka unit last accessed by the viewer, for later retrieval.

TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES

The technical advantages of the present disclosure include the following:

• providing a system that enables viewers to access complete versions of books/readable contents; providing a system that enables viewers to access the books/readable contents free of cost; providing a system that enables viewers to download books/readable content(s) after payment of stipulated amount of money; providing a system that enables viewers to access and read through the books/readable contents in parts; providing a system that enables viewers to save their progress on the books/readable contents; making available a system that provides remuneration to the authors based on the number of pages of the author's work accessed by the viewer; making available a system that allocates points to the viewers as well as authors, based on certain pre-determined activities performed by authors and viewers; ' providing a system that enables authors and publishers to generate revenue from publishing readable contents; providing a system that enables users to make notes on the readable content being accessed by them, wherein the notes would be tagged to the part of the readable content that they are accessing and would be available to other users who would be going through the same readable content; providing a system that promotes authors and readers based on the number of points earned by them; providing a system that classifies readable content based on the number of peka units contained in the readable content; providing a system that enables authors to get their work reviewed by experienced reviewers prior to publishing; • providing a system that creates a short URL for the readable content created by an author; and

• providing a system that enables users to make notes on the readable content that they read.

Throughout this specification the word "comprise", or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.

The use of the expression "at least" or "at least one" suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the invention to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.

Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the invention. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the invention as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.

While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this invention, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiment without departing from the principles of the invention. These and other modifications in the nature of the invention or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the invention and not as a limitation.

Claims

Claims:

1. A computer implemented system for disseminating at least one readable content, said system comprising:

• a web server comprising: o an input module configured to receive said readable content as input from at least one author; o a word counter configured to count the number of words present in received readable content, said word counter further configured to group a predetermined number of words of said readable content into a peka unit; o a first classifying module configured to classify the received readable content in to a pre-determined category based on the number of peka units contained in the received readable content; o a points allocation module configured to allocate a pre-determined number of points to the author of said readable content for at least inputting said readable content, wherein said allocation is based on at least the number of peka units contained in said readable content; o a calculating module configured to calculate the number of points allocated to the author of said readable content; o a second classification module configured to classify the authors into predetermined levels based on the number of points garnered by said authors. o a rewards distribution module configured to allocate at least pre-determined monetary rewards to the author of said readable content, based on the number of peka units of the readable content accessed by a viewer and further based on the classification allotted to the author; • a client device accessible to the viewer of readable content, said client device cooperating with the web server, said client device configured to generate a request for receiving readable content, said client device comprising: o a user interface configured to receive and display the received readable content, at least one page at a time; o a disabling module configured to disable at least the print feature and download feature on the user interface until the received readable content is being displayed on said user interface; and o a tracking module configured to track the number of peka units accessed by the viewer of the readable content, said tracking module further configured to track and save the page of the readable content containing the peka unit last accessed by the viewer, on the client device, for later retrieval.

The computer implemented system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said points allocation module is further configured to:

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the author of said readable content based on the number of peka units of the readable content accessed by the viewer;

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the author of said readable content based on the 'number of likes' received for said readable content; and

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the author of said readable content based on the nature of ratings/reviews provided by the viewers of said readable content.

The computer implemented system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said points allocation module is further configured to: • allocate pre-determined number of points to the viewer of said readable content in the event that said viewer likes said readable content;

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the viewer of said readable content based on the number of peka units of the readable content accessed by the viewer;

·, allocate pre-determined number of points to the viewer of said readable content in the event that said viewer views the entire readable content;

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the viewer of said readable content in the event that said viewer comments on said readable content;

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the viewer of said readable content in the event that said viewer reviews a particular readable content; and

• allocate pre-determined number of points to the viewer of said readable content in the event that said viewer likes a review of a particular readable content.

4. The computer implemented system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said system further includes a registration module configured to register viewers, said registration module further configured to elicit information including at least viewer's age and viewer's preferences corresponding to readable contents.

5. The computer implemented system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said web server further includes a review module accessible to reviewers of readable contents, said review module configured to enable said reviewers to review the readable contents received as input by said web server.

6. The computer implemented system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said user interface further includes a note making module configured to enable viewers of readable contents to make notes while accessing/viewing the readable content displayed on said user interface, said note making module further configured to enable said viewers to tag said notes to specific portions of the accessed readable content.

7. A computer implemented method for disseminating at least one readable content, said computer implemented method comprising the following computer implemented steps: · o receiving said readable content as input from at least one author; o counting the number of words present in received readable content, and grouping a pre-determined number of words of said readable content into a peka unit ; o classifying the received readable content into a pre-determined category based on the number of peka units contained in the received readable content; o allocating a pre-determined number of points to the author of said readable content for at least inputting said readable content, wherein said allocation is based on at least the number of peka units contained in said readable content; o calculating the number of points allocated to the author of said readable content; o classifying the authors into pre-determined levels based on the number of points garnered by said authors; o generating from a client device, a request for receiving said readable content; o receiving the requested readable content from the web server and displaying the received readable content, at least one page at a time, on the user interface of the client device; o disabling at least the print feature and download feature on the user interface until the received readable content is being displayed on said user interface; o allocating at least pre-determined monetary rewards to the author of said readable content, based on the number of peka units of the readable content accessed by a viewer and further based on the classification allotted to the author; o allocating a pre-determined number of points to the viewers of said readable content, based on pre-determined activities performed by said viewers.

8. The computer implemented method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the step of allocating a pre-determined number of points to the author of said readable content further includes the following steps:

• allocating a pre-determined number of points to the author of said readable content based on the number of peka units of the readable content accessed by the viewer;

• allocating a pre-determined number of points to the author of said readable content based on the 'number, of likes' received for the readable content input by said author; and

• allocating a pre-determined number of points to the author of said readable content based on the nature of ratings/reviews provided by the viewers of said readable content.

9. The computer implemented system as claimed in claim 7, wherein the step of allocating a pre-determined number of points to the viewers of said readable content further includes the following steps:

• allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of said readable content in the event that said viewer likes said readable content;

• allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of said readable content based on the number of units of the readable content accessed by the viewer;

• allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of said readable content in the event that said viewer views the entire readable content;

• allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of said readable content in the event that said viewer comments on said readable content;

• allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of said readable content in the event that said viewer reviews a particular readable content; and

• allocating pre-determined number of points to the viewer of said readable content in the event that said viewer likes a review corresponding to a particular readable content.

10. The computer implemented method as claimed in claim 7, wherein said method further includes the step of registering viewers and eliciting information including at least viewer's age and viewer's preferences corresponding to readable contents.

11. The computer implemented method as claimed in claim 7, wherein said method further includes the step of tracking the number of peka units accessed by the viewer of the readable content, and tracking and saving the page of the readable content containing the peka unit last accessed by the viewer, for later retrieval.

12. The computer implemented method as claimed in claim 7, wherein said method further includes the step of enabling reviewers to review the readable contents received as input by the web server.

13. The computer implemented method as claimed in claim 7, wherein said method further includes the step of enabling viewers of readable contents to make notes while accessing/viewing the readable content displayed on the user interface, and enabling said viewers to tag said notes to specific portions of the accessed readable content.