DE10257819A1 - Data transfer between two users in a networked environment, whereby data format conversion and transfer is carried out as a separate step to downloading of data by the second user from an access area - Google Patents

Abstract

Method for data transfer between two users in a data transfer environment, wherein data is transferred by the first user to an access area of the second user, while the second user can then download the information from the access area to his own terminal in a separate process. The invention also relates to a corresponding communication environment for implementation of the inventive method.

Description

Territory of invention

The present invention relates to Methods and devices for transmission of data between different users within a communication environment and in particular methods and devices for storing data of a user to let another user's sphere of influence pass and away separately to transfer the data to the other user so that the user is actually on can access or use them.

background the invention

To strangers through a network Various approaches are known to access data.

So it is common for the original Owner of the data by means of an end user unit via the Network to another end user unit associated with a user, who wants to access this data. Alternatively, it is possible that the original Owner of the data to a requesting user or a requesting user End user unit allows access to the end user unit, on which the desired Data are available or to which they are assigned so that the requesting party User or the requesting end user unit a transmission the desired one Data can cause.

It is also common for the original owner of the data by means of an end user unit via the Transfers network to a central storage system (i.e. carries out a so-called "upload") and a user who wants to access this data by means of another End user unit causes the central storage system to do this Transfer data to the other end user unit (i.e. carry out a so-called "download").

It is possible that the original Owner of the data in the central storage system for access any user shares or accesses the data for certain Restricts users or user groups. Restricted access on data in the central storage system can be used of code words, for End user units specific identifiers and the like are done.

It is also possible that the original Owner of the data after transferring it to the central storage system has data, a user who wants to access this data (e.g. in the form of an email, SMS, etc.), which indicate this that there is data in the central storage system on which can be accessed.

Furthermore it is possible that the original Owner of data another user a so-called alias provides who implicitly provides them with information about where the desired Data is available in the central storage system.

The previous approaches is together so that data becomes the property of a requesting user this to an end user unit used by the latter for access transferred to. Such data transmissions, also known as downloads, can be used Cause problems when to transfer desired Data, i.e. with a download, insufficient or unsatisfactory transmission capacities (e.g. transmission rates, Bandwidths, etc.) are available stand. Furthermore, it is with conventional network-based Data access is required by the end user unit used suitable or the one you want is the one transferred when downloading To receive, store, process data, its users to disposal to pose and the like.

Task of invention

In general, the task of present invention therein, the above problems of the prior art overcoming technology. In particular, the object of the present invention is network-based Data access regarding the necessary network resources and the end user units used as well as ease of use and optimize user-specific specifications.

Summary the invention

To solve this task the present invention according to claim 1 a method for data transmission between a first user and a second user in one network-based communication environment ready for a transition of to be transferred Data of the first user in the sphere of influence of the second user and a transfer the data to be transferred to an end user unit assigned to the second user independently of one another respectively. This idea on which the present invention is based can also be called "separation of data transfer and download " become.

End user devices include any devices, units, or devices that can be used for communication. Preferred end user units include stationary and mobile phones (e.g. PSTN phones, 2G and 3G devices, the GMS and UMTS phones), stationary and portable computer systems, devices and units, etc. An example of a network based communication environment is the Internet or which comprises at least parts of the same sending communication network.

Here is a transition of data understood that data of the first user desired by the second user be in a form that does not differ from the form in the second user's own data is available to them without in an end user unit assigned to the second user be present.

In contrast, is under a transfer of the data to understand that this is actually one of the second End user unit assigned to users are transmitted. This process can can also be called a download.

To illustrate the difference between a data transfer and a data transmission can in these processes on the one hand with a transfer of money into a bank account and on the other hand with the withdrawal of the Money from the bank account and fanning the money into a wallet be compared.

This comparison illustrates also the meaning of the definition according to which the data transition and the data transfers done separately. Apart from that, there was previously a data transition must have taken place to be transferable at all Existing data is not related to the data transfers the data transfer.

So find in a preferred embodiment the data transfer and the data transfers separated in time or at different times instead of. For example between data transfer and data transfer minutes, Hours, days, months, years, but also only seconds.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the data transfer to an end user unit assigned to the second user regardless of this takes place whether this end user unit is used by the second user was used to transfer data cause. It is irrelevant whether the data transfer from one to the second End user unit assigned to the user or one of the first user associated end user unit initiated or at least partially is controlled. In particular, enables it the present invention the two th user with spatially apart separately arranged, different end user devices on the one hand the data transfer and on the other hand the data transmission to effect.

Furthermore, a so-called subscription service where one user subscribes to another User is. Here it is possible that a user is providing himself as a subscription to a data User defined ("Active Subscription ") or from this a subscription to a requesting user will ("Passives Subscription ") the data transfer takes place preferably automatically, i.e. without with the respective data transition related interactions on the part of the first and second user takes place. Here it is possible that the data transfer always takes place when new data from the first user to be provided. For this is then automatically followed by a data transfer. Such a Data transition can on the part of the first user or one assigned to this End user unit ("automated writing instruction" or "passive subscription") and / or on the part of of the second user or an end user unit assigned to this ( "Automated Read instructions "or" Active subscription ").

Furthermore, it can be specified for which Automated data transfer of this type can take place or should be avoided. Information about the second user automated data transfer can e.g. via SMS, phone call with voice message, email, fax, etc. respectively.

In advanced training of the automated Data transfer can be a cascaded data transfer for several Users can be reached by any user who is due an automated data transfer Has received an automated data for another user Data transition he follows.

In a special embodiment are responding to an access request that indicates that stored in a central storage system of the communication environment, first data assigned to the first user by the second User should be accessed in the central storage system assigned to the second user, second data stored. Here is a data access to data of the first user by a corresponding request ("read request") from the second Initiated, effected and / or partially controlled by the user. The second data serve to indicate the first data, whereby it it is provided that the second data only contain information about where the first data is in the central storage system, or that the second data corresponds to the first data, i.e. a copy represent the same. Independently from this data transfer in the form of the assignment of the second data, the second data in response to data access by means of the second user associated end user unit from the central storage system transmitted to the end user unit assigned to the second user, i.e. performed a download.

In another specific embodiment, in response to a write request from a first user, which indicates that first data stored in a central storage system of the communication environment and assigned to the first user are to be made available to the second user, the second is made available in the central storage system Assigned users, second data saved. Data access to data of the first user is initiated, effected and / or partially controlled by a corresponding instruction (“write command”) on the part of the first user. The second data serve to indicate the first data, it being provided that the second data only contain information about where the first data are in the central storage system, or that the second data correspond to the first data, that is to say represent a copy thereof , Regardless of this data transmission in the form of the assignment of the second data, the second data are transmitted in response to data access by means of an end user unit assigned to the second user from the central storage system to the end user unit assigned to the second user, ie a download is carried out.

The first ones are preferred Data from a first end user unit that the first user assigned to the central storage system.

For storing the first data in the central storage system it is possible to do this in a first Memory area of the same to perform the first user assigned. A special example for such a memory area are locations known as folders or directories.

Alternatively, it is provided that first data in a storage area of the central storage system save that is not specifically assigned to a user. In this In this case, the user is provided with the first alias data covering this memory area and allow the first user to use the first alias data to access the first data.

To enable the second user, click on to access the first data, a copy of the first data is made, to generate the second data. These then become the second Assigned users by being in a second storage area of the central storage system, which is the second User is assigned.

Alternatively, it is possible to assign second user second alias data, which in this case serve as the second data. The second alias data give that second user a storage area of the central storage system in which the first data are available.

To tell the central storage system that the second user desires a data transfer, the second user can an access request to the by means of a second end user unit central storage system transferred. For data transmission the second user can use the second end user unit or a third, also assigned to the second user End user unit transmit an access request to the central storage system.

This shows an advantage of the method according to the invention. While at usual Approaches data other users to be accessed, too transferred to the end user unit Need to become, by means of which an access request was transmitted, it is at the inventive method possible, by means of an access request transmitted by an end user unit, to open the option on desired Access other users' data. Because this is an actual one However, data is not accessed, only the desired ones Data in the sphere of influence or possession of the requesting user he can decide when and with which end user unit the desired Data actually should be used, i.e. when and with which end user unit performed a download shall be.

Because of the advantages of the method according to the invention it is expected that its use will take place to such an extent will mean that existing communication environments can be overloaded. Consists such a danger, it is possible for data transfers corresponding transfer rates to and from the central storage system pretend not to exceed may be. This way one is for all users of the method according to the invention are similar Achievement achievable. For comparable reasons, it is envisaged that Storage space in the central storage system for the first and / or second Data or for to limit the corresponding users.

To manage their users Data will be used to store the first and / or Areas of the central storage system provided for second data divided into 2, 3, 4, etc. sub memory areas. This can be done, for example Thematic headings are made that not only give the data providing users facilitate data management, but also provide the requesting user with an overview of available data. A specific example of those under storage areas are as folders or subdirectories known memory structures.

It is expected that data-providing users not allow any third party want to access their data. It is therefore intended that Third, i.e. here the second user, only then an option receive access to the data, i.e. a data transfer takes place when the users providing the data, i.e. the first user to this allowed. Therefor authorization data are preferably used, in particular tell the central storage system that only certain users, for example, the second user who is authorized to transfer data initiate. The definition of such authorization data can be based on general rules on the part of the central storage system and / or preferably done by the first user.

It is also provided that the Permission data is then discarded when the second user refuses this. This can be done by having the second user provides so-called rejection data, preferably the central storage system, which specify in response to the provision of the authorization data, that the second user does not want access to the first data. Comparable for this purpose it is provided that the authorization data are only valid if this by means of corresponding acceptance data from the second user is accepted.

It is expected that users not allow any third party want you data available to deliver. It is therefore envisaged that third parties, i.e. here the first User, only a data transition may initiate i.e. the second data is generated when the user goes to the transfer the data should / can be i.e. the second user who allowed this. For this, be preferred Authorization data used, in particular the central storage system specify that only certain users, such as the first user, are entitled to provide the first data. The definition Such authorization data can according to general rules on the part the central storage system and / or preferably on the part of the second user.

Furthermore, it is provided that the credentials are then discarded when the first user refuses this. This can be done by the first user provides so-called rejection data, preferably the central storage system, which specify in response to the provision of the authorization data, that the first user does not want write permission. Comparable For this purpose, it is provided that the authorization data are only valid if if this is done using appropriate acceptance data from the first user is accepted.

In a preferred embodiment it is required that both the first and the second user must be authorized to use the central storage system.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the central storage system for a network service provider, for example assigned to an Internet provider, an email provider and the like is. Comparable to this, it is possible that the central storage system is assigned to an email system, under an email system Both hardware and software units can be understood.

Are preferably used to carry out the method according to the invention graphical user interfaces used, at least in part serve the first and / or the second user an interactive execution to facilitate the process. In particular, it is provided here that such graphical user interfaces in user interfaces of user email applications are integrated.

Furthermore, it is envisaged in dependence the amount of data involved in the data transition into the sphere of influence of the second user, a monetary benefit to be provided is determined. This can be used, for example, for the Data transition required Provide storage space to the second user for a fee. This is one way dar for the use of the method according to the invention to pay.

Summary of the figures

In the following description of preferred embodiments is attached to the Figures referenced, of which show:

1 to 8th schematic representations of communication environments for performing the method according to the invention, and

9 to 18 schematic representations of graphical user interfaces for carrying out the method according to the invention.

description preferred embodiments

Referring to 1 to 4 Embodiments of the method according to the invention are generally described. Based on 5 to 8th Embodiments are described as subscription services, in which one or more users, to whom data transitions take place (should), automatically receive desired data or data types in the form of a subscription. With reference to 9 to 18 the description of the method according to the invention follows using illustrative graphical user interfaces which are integrated as parts of a graphical user interface of an email application.

In 1 A first end user unit EUU1 is shown, which transmits first data D1 to a central storage system ZSpS via a network (step 1). The central storage system ZSpS stores the first data D1 in a first storage area SpB1, which is assigned to the first end user unit EUU1 or its user (step 1). A second user, who wants to use the first data D 1 transmitted by the first end user unit EUU1, and advantageously is also authorized to do so by the first user, transmits data to the central storage system ZSpS that the second user requests to the first data access, specify (step 2). Such request data, which is transmitted by a second end user unit EUU2, which is assigned to the second user or is used by the latter, does not indicate to the central storage system ZSpS that the first data D1 is actually from the second user at the present time should be used. Accordingly, such access request data do not cause the first data to be downloaded to the second end user unit EUU2. Rather, the access request data have the effect that the first data D1 become "owned" by the second user (step 3). For this purpose, the central storage system ZSpS creates a copy of the first data D1, ie generates second data D2 that correspond to the first data D1 and stores it in a second memory area SpB2 assigned to the second user.

This procedure enables that the second user in the possession of the first data D1 in the form of the second data D2 arrives, i.e. a data transfer takes place without thereby data transmission resources between the central storage system ZSpS and the second end user unit EUU2 required become.

Another advantage of this approach is in that the second user regardless of how he access request data to the central storage system ZSpS, on the first, i.e. his, second data D2, at any later time and with one can access any end user unit, i.e. the second data D2 actually received from the central storage system ZSpS, i.e. one Download can cause. So here it is possible for the second user the second data from its, second memory area SpB2 from the central storage system ZSpS at any time after Receiving the second data D2 by means of the second end user unit Download EUU2 or with a third end user unit EUU3 can (step 4). So can to transmit access requests (effecting data transfer) and for downloading the data (effecting data transmission) not just end-user units of the same or different types, but also end-user units that are spatially separate from each other are arranged and operated separately. As an illustrative An example is a user with an end user unit in the form of a personal computer in an internet cafe in South America a data transition desired Data causes and when you get back home a data transfer who effects data on his private personal computer with it.

So far with reference to 1 The procedure described can be summarized under the term "read access" by the second user or under the term "read authorization" for the second user.

This procedure can also, as in 2 illustrated, modified so that the generation of the second data D2 is not generated by access request data on the part of the second user, but in response to a write instruction transmitted by the first user to the central storage system ZSpS (step 2). This procedure, which can be grasped under the term "write instruction" by the first user or "write authorization" for the first user, differs from the procedure described above only in that the second user does not have to be active in order to acquire the first data D1 , ie so that the second data D2 assigned to it are generated. Thus the in 1 and 2 illustrated steps 1, 3 and 4, while steps 2 of the 1 and 2 differentiate as access request and write instruction.

In the 3 and 4 further developments shown in 1 and 2 The versions shown enable the central storage system ZSpS to be optimized with regard to the required storage resources. The main difference here is that in 1 and 2 shown embodiments in that no memory areas specifically assigned to the first and second users are used in the central storage system. Rather, all data assigned to different users are stored in a common memory area. In order to enable a special user to be able to access the data assigned to him, so-called alias data are generated which indicate to the respective user or an end user unit used by him where / how the data are present in the central storage system. It is not necessary here that several users who want to use the same data must each be saved assigned to a user. Accordingly, it is only necessary to store data that is desired by several users or that is to be accessed (at a later time) once in the central storage system and to provide alias data to the respective users. This allows the storage resources of the central storage system to be used more effectively, but it is still guaranteed that only authorized users can use data, since only they are in possession of the corresponding alias data.

As in 3 shown, a first end user unit EUU1 transmits first data D1 via a network to a central storage system ZSpS (step 1). The central storage system ZSpS stores the first data D1 in a general memory area SpBAllg, which is not specifically assigned to any user, and generates alias data A1 for the first user (step 2). A second user, who wants to use the first data D1 transmitted by the first end user unit EUU1, and advantageously also is authorized to do so by the first user, transmits data to the central storage system ZSpS that the second user requests to access the first data , specify (step 3). Such request data from a second end user unit EUU2, which is assigned to or used by the second user will be transferred, do not indicate to the central storage system ZSpS that the first data D1 should actually be used by the second user at the present time. Accordingly, such access request data do not cause the first data to be downloaded to the second end user unit EUU2. Rather, the access request data here result in the first alias data A1 becoming "owned" by the second user (step 4). For this purpose, the central storage system ZSpS creates a copy of the first alias data A1, ie generates second alias data A2 which correspond to the first alias data A1 and specify the first data D1, and makes them available to the second user.

This procedure enables that the second user in the possession of the first data D1 in the form of the second alias data A2, i.e. a data transition takes place without data transfer resources between the central storage system ZSpS and the second end user unit EUU2 required become.

Another advantage of this approach is in that the second user regardless of how he access request data transferred to the central storage system ZSpS on the first data D1, to any later Access at any time and with any end user unit can, i.e. the first data D1 from the central storage system ZSpS actually received, i.e. can cause a download. So it is possible here that the second user using the second alias data A2 to those stored in the general memory area SpBAllg first data D1 at any time after receipt of the second Alias data A2 by means of the second end user unit EUU2 or can download EUU3 with a third end user unit (steps 5). So can to transmit access requests (effecting data transfer) and for downloading the data (effecting the data transmission) not just end-user units of the same or different types, but End user units are also used that are spatially separate from one another are arranged and operated separately.

So far with reference to 3 The procedure described can be summarized under the term "read access" by the second user or under the term "read authorization" for the second user.

This procedure can also, as in 4 illustrated, modified, that the generation of the second alias data A2 is not generated by access request data on the part of the second user, but in response to a write instruction transmitted by the first user to the central storage system ZSpS (step 3). This procedure, which can be grasped under the term "write instruction" by the first user or "write authorization" for the first user, differs from the procedure described above only in that the second user does not have to be active in order to acquire the first data D1 , ie so that the second alias data A2 assigned to it are generated. Thus the in 3 and 4 illustrated steps 1, 2, 4 and 5, while steps 3 of 1 and 2 differentiate as access request and write instruction.

In 5 A second end user unit EUU2 or a second user is shown, which sends a request via a network to a first user or a first end user unit EUU1, which indicates that the second end user unit EUU2 wants to subscribe to data provided by the first end user unit EUU1 (step 1 ). In this context, subscription means that data for the first end user unit EUU1 is automatically transferred with respect to the second end user unit EUU2.

Then the first user can Reject or accept the second user's subscription request. The first user takes the second user's subscription request the desired one Subscription set up (step 2).

Become the second end user unit EUU2 the wished Subscription granted by the first end user unit EUU1 and first data D1 from the first end user unit EUU1 to a central one Transfer storage system ZSpS (step 3), the central storage system ZSpS stores the first data D1 in a first memory area SpB1, that of the first end user unit EUU1 or whose user is assigned (step 4).

After that it is done automatically, i.e. without interaction from the second user or a request on the part of the second end user unit EUU2, a data transition the first data D1 in the "possession" of the second user (Step 4). Therefor the central storage system ZSpS creates a copy of the first Data D1, i.e. generates second data D2, the first data D1 correspond, and stores them in a second assigned to the second user Memory area SpB2.

At any later time and with any End user unit, the second user can access the first, i.e. its, second data D2, access it from the central storage system ZSpS actually to receive, i.e. to initiate a download (step 5).

The referring to 5 The procedure described can be summarized under the term "active subscription" on the part of the second user or the second end user unit EUU2, since the second user himself has become active to receive the subscription.

This procedure can also, as in 6 illustrated to be modified such that a subscription for the second user or the second end user unit EUU2 in response to one of the first user to the central storage system The ZSpS submitted subscription offer or subscription release (step 1) comes about. It is possible that such a subscription is only actually established when the second user accepts the subscription offer of the first user, while a rejection of the subscription offer of the first user by the second user prevents such a subscription from being concluded. This embodiment, which can be summarized under the term "passive subscription", differs from the procedure described above only in that the second user does not have to be active first, but can only accept or reject the subscription offer of the first user in order to be a subscriber to data of the first user or the first end user unit EUU1, that is to say, to automatically acquire the first data D1, ie to generate the second data D2 assigned to it. Thus the in 5 and 6 illustrated steps 3, 4 and 5, while steps 1 and 2 of the 5 and 6 as a subscription request from the second user (step 1 in 5 ) and subscription offer on the part of the first user (step 1 in 6 ) or as subscription approval on the part of the first user and corresponding subscription creation (step 2 in 5 ) and subscription acceptance on the part of the second user and corresponding subscription creation (step 2 in 6 ) differentiate.

In the 7 The illustrated embodiment represents a combination of the embodiment of FIG 3 regarding the use of alias data and the embodiment of 5 regarding the subscription service, which is why the above statements apply accordingly.

In the 8th The illustrated embodiment represents a combination of the embodiment of FIG 4 regarding the use of alias data and the embodiment of 6 regarding the subscription service, which is why the above statements apply accordingly.

As in 5 to 8th illustrated, active subscriptions and / or passive subscriptions are not limited to an end user unit that originally provides data for which an automated data transition is to take place and an end user unit that is defined as the subscriber of the data. Rather, active and / or passive subscriptions can also be defined for other end user units or users. These then automatically acquire the desired data, here the first data. For this purpose, as described above, there are data transitions to the end user units defined as subscribers. This can be achieved by data transitions to the memory areas SpB3, SpB4, etc. assigned to the end user units defined as subscribers. 5 and 6 ) or corresponding alias data D3, D4, etc. are generated ( 7 and 8th ).

As in the case of the first end user unit EUU1 and the second end user unit EUU2 also serves here in each case the memory area or alias data of the end user unit possession of a data transfer to another end user unit, as an output source. Alternatively or optionally, i.e. in contrast or in addition to the illustrated embodiments, can also use the end user unit as a starting point for any data transfer serve as part of a subscription from which data was originally provided become, i.e. here the first end user unit EUU1.

The file sharing method according to the invention is explained below with reference to a communication environment provided by an Internet service provider (in short: provider):
It is assumed here that the provider offers its users the method according to the invention integrated in an email application (“browser”) supported by the provider. This makes it possible for users registered with the provider to exchange data, for example files in MD format (multimedia data 3), digital photos, MP3's, videos and any documents, in just a few moments.

As described in more detail below, can users their files - like Emails - in Folders, back and forth between different folders copy, access, delete and the same. To distinguish such data from conventional ones E-mail data, so-called file sharing folders are used. On User can give other registered users a so-called Guest access to his file sharing folder or contained therein Grant subfolders and individual files. Guests can share folders and files Transfer users to their own file sharing folder, whereby - as above executed - a direct download is not provided.

The method according to the invention is advantageous not part of the conventional E-mail service, but will - for example through a link - in the email applications integrated. This has the advantage that this Service can only be offered to certain users, for example as so-called "full account" users are registered.

9 to 18 are schematic representations of graphical user interfaces which, in addition to graphical user interfaces for a conventional email application, comprise graphical user interfaces for carrying out the method according to the invention.

If the of the in 9 activated homepage with "Friends &Family" area leads to the in 10 shown page, which is called "Friends &Family" page. If the email application provides an overview of a user on a page not shown here available folders, the folders "Music", "Videos", "Photos" and "Documents" provided on the "Friends &Family" page are also advantageously listed there.

These four folders can be predefined so that users cannot remove or rename them or cannot create additional folders. Furthermore, it is possible that each user can create subfolders for one or more of these folders, the number of which can be limited, for example for reasons of capacity. The possibility of further subfolders below this is also provided (see 11 to 15 ).

In this file sharing folder the user transfers his data, i.e. perform an upload. The maximum amount of data per record (e.g. file or folder) and / or the maximum number of records per upload can for individual, several or all users specified and / or adjustable his.

Users have the option of granting and withdrawing access to their file sharing folder to other users (see 10 "My friends" area). This can be done, for example, by specifying an email address, a name or other information that identifies authorized users. It is possible to grant guests only access rights, only write rights or both.

As in 10 a user sees his guest list illustrated in the middle part of his "Friends &Family" page, whereby active and not yet active guests can be differentiated in color. In the lower area of his "Friends &Family" page, the user can see from which other user he was invited as a guest (see 10 "I'm a guest on" area). It is advantageously possible that users can cancel their guest status with other users.

In 16 to 18 graphical user interfaces are illustrated for a user who uses another user's file sharing folder as a guest. The guest receives a general overview of the four file sharing folders ( 16 ). From there, the guest can go to the subfolders defined by the host user and transfer the desired data to their file sharing folder ( 17 and 18 ).

With the procedure described so far became a data transition controlled from one user to another by one of these users initiated. Alternatively or in addition it is intended that guests for individuals several or all file sharing folders and / or subfolders a so-called Have a subscription. In such cases for the corresponding guests (i.e. subscribers) automated data transfers from data of the subscribed File sharing folders or subfolders to file sharing folders or Predefined subfolders of the subscribers.

Such subscriptions by means of automated data transfers can be done on the part the owner of the file sharing folder (s) and / or its guests become. For example, possible, that the owner of the file sharing folder for at least one of them automatic data transfer to one of his guests which in turn specifies an automatic data transfer for at least another file sharing folder has specified.

Automatic data transitions can also be limited be defined for certain data types and / or amounts of data. To be an owner of the file sharing folder and / or one or more of its Guests about one To inform about the automated data transfer that has taken place, SMS, Emails, (automated) phone calls with voice messages, fax, etc. serve.

Automated through chaining Data transitions from one user to the next Users to the next Users to the next Users, etc. can cascade automated data transitions become.

Furthermore, it is provided that the individual users for File sharing folder needed Storage space costs are imposed. It is possible that a user a fee for one paid certain amount of memory, by paying additional fees be enlarged can. In this case the fee is independently whether the user has the available storage space uses or not. Alternatively or in addition to this procedure Is it possible, that user charges dependent on pay how much space is actually used; i.e. if if a user transfers data to one of his file sharing folders, this is a fee Process.

Claims (32)

Method for data transmission between a first User and a second user in a network-based communication environment, at a transition of data of the first user in the sphere of influence of the second User and a transfer the data of the first user to an end user unit assigned to the second user independently from each other. The method of claim 1, wherein the data transition and the data transfers take place separately from each other. Method according to Claim 1 or 2, in which an end user unit assigned to the first user or an end user unit assigned to the second user effects the data transfer at a different time than that for the data transfer assigned by the second user turned end user unit or another end user unit assigned to the second user, the data transmission is effected, Method according to one of claims 1 to 3, in which - the data transfer under the control of an end user unit assigned to the first user done and the data transfers to an end user unit assigned to the second user, or - the Data transition under the control of either the first user or the second user assigned end user unit and the data transfers to the end user unit assigned to the second user or another end user unit assigned to the second user he follows. Method according to one of claims 1 to 4, in which - the data transfer effected by an end user unit assigned to the second user and the data transfer spatially distant from another assigned to the second user arranged end user unit is effected Method according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the data transition automated. The method of claim 6, wherein - the data transfer in the form of a subscription issued by the first user to the second user takes place, and / or - the Data transition in the form of a subscription to data desired by the second user of the first user. Method according to one of claims 1 to 7, in which - in response on an access request for stored in a central storage system of the communication environment, first data assigned to the first user by the second user assigned to the second user in the central storage system second data are stored which indicate the first data, and - the second Data in response to data access using one of the second End user unit associated with users from the central storage system to the end user unit assigned to the second user regardless of the assignment of the second data become. Method according to one of claims 1 to 7, in which - in response on a writing instruction for stored in a central storage system of the communication environment, first data assigned to the first user by the first user assigned to the second user in the central storage system second data are stored which indicate the first data, and - the second Data in response to data access using one of the second End user unit associated with users from the central storage system to the end user unit assigned to the second user regardless of the assignment of the second data become. The method of claim 8 or 9, wherein the first Data from a first end user unit assigned to the first user transferred to the central storage system become. Method according to one of claims 9 to 10, wherein the first Data in a first memory area assigned to the first user of the central storage system. The method of claim 8 or 9, wherein - the first Data in no user-assigned memory area of the central Storage system can be saved, and - first alias data to the first Users are provided who use the storage area with the Enter the first dates. Method according to one of claims 8 to 12, in which for assigning a copy of the first data is made of the second data and copy the first data as the second data into the second User-assigned second storage area of the central storage system get saved. Method according to one of claims 8 to 12, in which for assigning generated the second data assigned to the second user, second alias data be the one storage area of the central storage system specify where the first data is stored. Method according to one of claims 8 to 14, in which - the access request by means of a second end user unit assigned to the second user is generated, and - the second data in response to data access using the second End user unit transmitted to the second end user unit or the second data in response to a data access by means of a third end user unit assigned to the second user transmitted to the third end user unit. Method according to one of claims 8 to 14, wherein the Write instruction by means of an assigned to the first user first end user unit are generated. Method according to one of claims 8 to 16, in which - for transmissions a first maximum of the first data on the central storage system Data transfer rate is predetermined, and / or - for transmissions from the central storage system when accessing the first data a second maximum data transfer rate is specified. Method according to one of claims 8 to 17, in which - for storage a first maximum memory size is specified for the first data, and / or - for storage the second data is given a second maximum memory size is. Method according to one of claims 8 to 17, in which - one for Storage of the first data provided area of the central Storage system divided into predetermined first sub-storage areas is, and / or - on area of the central area provided for storing the second data Storage system divided into predetermined second sub-storage areas is. Method according to one of claims 8 to 19, wherein the second Data is generated if authorization data indicate that the second user is authorized to effect the data transfer. The method of claim 20, wherein the authorization data provided by the first user. 22. The method of claim 21, wherein - the authorization data to be discarded when in response to providing the credentials Rejection data are provided by the second user, and or - the Authorization data valid if acceptance data in response to the provision of the authorization data are provided by the second user. Method according to one of claims 8 to 19, wherein the second Data is generated if authorization data indicate that the first user is authorized to effect the data transfer. The method of claim 23, wherein the authorization data are provided by the second user. The method of claim 24, wherein - the authorization data to be discarded when in response to providing the credentials Rejection data are provided by the first user, and / or - the authorization data valid if acceptance data in response to the provision of the authorization data provided by the first user. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 25, in which the first and the second user to use the central storage system must be authorized. Method according to one of claims 1 to 26, wherein the central Storage system of a network service provider and / or email system assigned. Method according to one of claims 1 to 27, in which - the first User provided a first graphical user interface is that for the at least partial interactive implementation of the Process on the part of the first user, and / or - the second User provided a second graphical user interface is the at least partial interactive implementation of the method on the part of the second user. The method of claim 28, wherein - the first graphical user interface into a graphical user interface an email application of the first user is integrated, and / or - the second graphical user interface into a graphical user interface an email application of the second user is integrated. Method according to one of claims 1 to 29, in which depending the amount of data in transit a monetary benefit to be provided by the second user is determined. Communication environment, with: - one central computer system - one central storage system, - one first end user unit, A second end user unit, and - one Network for transmission of data in the communication environment, - being the central computer system and / or the central storage system is designed, the steps after one of the claims 1 to 30 to perform. Communication environment according to claim 31, in which - the central computer system comprises at least one computer unit of an Internet provider, and / or - the central storage system comprises a file server, and / or - the first end user unit and / or the second End user unit comprises a stationary or mobile computer-based communication device, a landline telephone or a mobile phone, and / or - the network at least partially comprises the Internet.