CenterSpan Files for Additional Patent Rights; Patents Filed to Protect C-star Multi-Source Peer Streaming.Business Editors/Technology Writers HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2001 CenterSpan Communications Corp. (Nasdaq:CSCC CSCC Calgary Sports Car Club (Alberta, Canada) CSCC Clemson Sports Car Club CSCC Columbus State Community College (Ohio) CSCC Classic Sports Car Club (UK) ), the leading provider of next-generation peer-to-peer (P2P See peer-to-peer and point-to-point. ) secure content distribution solutions, recently filed for two patents to protect Multi-Source Peer Streaming technology developed by CenterSpan for implementation as part of the C-star Content Delivery Platform. The two recent patent applications are in addition to 12 previously filed provisional and utility patent applications that CenterSpan is pursuing with respect to technologies developed by the company, Supertracks.com, Inc. and Scour scour, scours 1. the chemical and physical cleaning of fleece wool. 2. diarrhea. dietetic scour see dietary diarrhea. peat scour see secondary nutritional copper deficiency. , Inc. "Our patent portfolio is a key asset as we launch C-star, our global content distribution solution," stated Frank G. Hausmann, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "A cornerstone cornerstone Ceremonial building block, dated or otherwise inscribed, usually placed in an outer wall of a building to commemorate its dedication. Often the stone is hollowed out to contain newspapers, photographs, or other documents reflecting current customs, with a view to of CenterSpan's strategy is to develop and maintain proprietary technology that strongly differentiates our capabilities in the marketplace. The filing of patent applications for Multi-Source Peer Streaming now allows us to speak openly about all of the specific technical features of C-star we have been showing potential customers, under non-disclosure agreements A non-disclosure agreement (NDA), also called a confidential disclosure agreement (CDA), confidentiality agreement or secrecy agreement, is a legal contract between at least two parties that outlines confidential materials or knowledge the parties , over the past several months." The Multi-Source Peer Streaming patent applications are for two aspects of a network system supporting the streaming of multimedia content from multiple peers through a connection to a content player running on a user's computer. The distributed network data management system includes centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. management control over the transfer of data files from data servers to remote user computer systems. The system also includes a last-element cache and cache content controller residing on a user's computer as an element of a distributed network cache system. The cache content controller is responsive to information provided by a remote content server system and to requests by the content player to select content files for streaming transfer to the content player. About CenterSpan Communications Corp. CenterSpan Communications (Nasdaq:CSCC) develops and markets next-generation peer-to-peer Internet content distribution solutions for entertainment and media companies, distributors and retailers, and Internet infrastructure providers such as ISPs and cable companies. C-star, the company's mediated me·di·ate v. me·di·at·ed, me·di·at·ing, me·di·ates v.tr. 1. To resolve or settle (differences) by working with all the conflicting parties: peer-to-peer content delivery platform, is the lowest cost solution enabling the secure distribution of digital content. CenterSpan is headquartered in Hillsboro, Ore. Visit www.centerspan.com for more information. This news release includes forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. . Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. CenterSpan is a venture stage company. C-star, the company's peer-to-peer Internet content distribution network, is a new business in an emerging and rapidly evolving market. Specific statements regarding the timely launch of content distribution services such as C-star and Scour, new products, content acquisition, number of registered users, new business opportunities, new revenue model and potential earnings leverage are forward-looking statements. Investors are encouraged to review the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company's 2000 Form 10-kA, for a more refined description of the risks and uncertainties relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc forward-looking statements made by the company, as well as to other aspects of the company's business. |
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