Abstract: Apparatus and method of transmitting an electronic data set between a provider server and a user computer retrieves the electronic data set from the provider server with the aid of a server means and is analyzed and processed electronically in the server means. The processed electronic data set is transmitted by the server means to the user computer. The electronic data set is requested by means of the user computer form the provider server, but transmission to the user computer always is effected with involvement of the server means. In this manner retrieval of the electronic data set with cost can be controlled and logged for accounting purposes with the assistance of the server means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of transmitting an electronic data set between a provider server (2) and a user computer (1) as well as an apparatus for use with the method. The electronic data set is retrieved from the provider server (2) with the aid of a server means (3) and is analyzed and processed electronically in the server means (3). The processed electronic data set is transmitted by the server means (3) to the user computer (1). In spite of the fact that the electronic data set is requested by means of the user computer (1) from the provider server (2), transmission to the user computer (1) always is effected with involvement of the server means (3). In this manner retrieval of the electronic data set with cost can be controlled and logged for accounting purposes with the assistence of the server means. (FIG.