Method and apparatus for creation, distribution, assembly and verification of media

• US 20060015904A1
• Filed: 06/16/2005
• Published: 01/19/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 09/08/2000
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: NTECH Properties, Inc.
• Original Assignee: NTECH Properties, Inc.
• Inventors: Marcus, Dwight
• Application Number:
  US11/156,086
• Publication Number:
  US 20060015904A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 725/46
• CPC Class Codes: G11B 27/034 on discs G11B27/036, G11B27/038 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G11B 27/3027 used signal is digitally coded
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/254 Management at additional data server, e.g. shopping server, rights management server arrangements for maintenance or administration in data networks H04L41/00; network services using third party service providers H04L67/53
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/25866 Management of end-user data customer care in data networks H04L41/5077
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/25891 being end-user preferences retrieval of video data in a video database based on user preferences G06F16/739; arrangements for recognizing users' preferences H04H60/46; user profiles in network data switching protocols H04L67/306; processing of user preferences or user profiles in wireless networks H04W8/18
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/2668 Creating a channel for a dedicated end-user group, e.g. insertion of targeted commercials based on end-user profiles information retrieval from the Internet by querying with filtering and personalisation G06F16/9535; arrangements for replacing or switching information during the broadcast H04H20/10; push services over packet-switching network H04L12/1859; adaptation of message content in packet-switching networks H04L51/063
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/4182 for identification purposes, e.g. storing user identification data, preferences, personal settings or data restricting access to computer systems by authenticating users using a predetermined code in combination with an additional device, e.g. dongle or smart card G06F21/123
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/431 Generation of visual interfaces for content selection or interaction; Content or additional data rendering
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/4331 Caching operations, e.g. of an advertisement for later insertion during playback
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/44204 Monitoring of content usage, e.g. the number of times a movie has been viewed, copied or the amount which has been watched monitoring of user activities for profile generation for accessing a video database G06F16/739; protecting generic digital content where the protection is independent of the precise nature of the content G06F21/10; arrangements for monitoring the use made of the broadcast services in broadcast systems H04H60/31
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/44218 Detecting physical presence or behaviour of the user, e.g. using sensors to detect if the user is leaving the room or changes his face expression during a TV program methods or arrangements for recognising human body or animal bodies or body parts G06V40/10; methods or arrangements for acquiring or recognising human faces, facial parts, facial sketches, facial expressions G06V40/16; methods or arrangements for recognising movements or behaviour G06V40/20; arrangements for identifying users in broadcast systems H04H60/45
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/4532 involving end-user characteristics, e.g. viewer profile, preferences monitoring of user activities for profile generation for accessing a video database G06F16/739; user profiles in network data switching protocols H04L67/306; processing of user preferences or user profiles in wireless networks H04W8/18
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/4784 receiving rewards
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/812 involving advertisement data advertising per se G06Q30/02
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/84 Generation or processing of descriptive data, e.g. content descriptors systems specially adapted for using meta-information in broadcast systems H04H60/73
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/854 Content authoring
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/16 Analogue secrecy systems; Analogue subscription systems
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/173 with two-way working, e.g. subscriber sending a programme selection signal
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/17318 Direct or substantially direct transmission and handling of requests

Abstract

A method and apparatus for creation, distribution, assembly and verification of media, including one embodiment, media is transmitted to a receiver where the receiver assembles the media into programming. In another embodiment, media is transmitted to the receiver from a plurality of sources. In a further embodiment, a source of media performs a tagging operation to associate sets of tags with elements of the stream of media. In various embodiments, different combinations of look-and-feel, content and other tags are associated with the media stream. In an additional embodiment, tagging of the media stream is performed at the receiver. A user at the receiver may also provide data about the user to the receiver. In yet another embodiment, the receiver uses the tags to assemble the media into a program. In still further embodiments of the invention, various Royalty Only Aggregate Revenues or “ROAR” models and apparatus are disclosed.

Claims

1. A method of media distribution comprising:

obtaining a first media stream from a first media source;

tagging said first media source with a set of tags;

obtaining a second media stream from a second media source;

obtaining a template wherein said template guides assembly of a program; and

assembling said program using said template and said set of tags.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein said step of tagging occurs at said media source.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein said step of tagging occurs at a location other than said media source.

5. The method of claim 1 or 4 further comprising:

obtaining a user profile.

6. The method of claim 5 further comprising:

assembling said program using said user profile.

7. The method of claim 6 wherein said step of assembling said program using said user profile comprises:

selecting an advertisement wherein said advertisement is associated with a value in said user profile; and

inserting said advertisement into said program.

8. The method of claim 5 further comprising:

verifying review of said program by a user.

9. The method of claim 8 further comprising:

rewarding said user.

28. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein a first tag indicates content information.

29. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein a first tag indicates look and feel data.

30. The method of claim 5 wherein said user profile contains demographic information.

31. The method of claim 5 wherein said user profile contains a data item wherein said data item indicates a desired level of advertising.

32. The method of claim 5 wherein said user profile contains a desired look and feel indicator.

33. The method of claim 5 wherein said user profile contains a desired content indicator.

34. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream is obtained via AM radio.

35. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream is obtained via FM radio.

36. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream is obtained via broadcast TV.

37. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream is obtained via digital radio.

38. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream is obtained via cable TV.

39. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream is obtained via the Internet.

40. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream contains web page data.

41. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream is obtained via satellite.

42. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream is obtained via a cellular phone.

43. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media source is a local source.

44. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream contains no advertising data.

45. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream contains only advertising data.

46. The method of claim 1 or 4 further comprising:

filtering a first data item.

47. The method of claim 1 or 4 further comprising:

storing said first data item.

48. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream contains distance learning data.

49. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream contains licensed elements.

50. The method of claim 8 wherein said step of verifying comprises:

detecting said user'"'"'s presence.

51. The method of claim 48 wherein said user is in a vehicle.

52. The method of claim 8 wherein said step of verifying comprises:

retrieving a frame buffer; and

comparing said frame buffer to said program.

53. The method of claim 8 wherein said step of verifying comprises:

detecting a volume level wherein said program is played at said volume level.

54. The method of claim 8 wherein said step of verifying comprises:

protecting said user'"'"'s privacy.

55. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream contains a region-specific data item.

56. The method of claim 1 or 4 further comprising:

determining a geographic location.

57. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream contains a signifier.

58. The method of claim 55 further comprising:

verifying a user mindfully consumed said program using said signifier.

59. The method of claim 1 or 4 further comprising:

detecting a first data item in said first media stream; and

forwarding said first data item from a first user to a second user.

60. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream contains a public service announcement.

61. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream contains an advertising data element.

62. The method of claim 61 further comprising:

inserting said advertising data element into a display item.

63. The method of claim 62 wherein said step of inserting comprises:

replacing an icon with said advertising data element.

64. The method of claim 62 wherein said step of verifying comprises:

replacing a cursor with said advertising data.

65. The method of claim 62 wherein said step of verifying comprises:

replacing a screen saver with said advertising data.

66. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream contains data from a category of information.

67. The method of claim 66 wherein said category is sports.

68. The method of claim 66 wherein said category is popular music.

69. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said step of assembling comprises:

selecting a set of commentary from a desired announcer using said set of tags; and

inserting said set of commentary into said program.

70. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream is obtained via e-mail.

71. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream contains a printable data item.

72. The method of claim 71 wherein said printable data item is printed on a CD cover.

73. The method of claim 71 wherein said printable data item is printed on a DVD cover.

74. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said step of obtaining said first media stream comprises:

receiving said first media stream continuously.

75. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream is delivered via a frequency sub-carrier.

76. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said program is based on an advertised item.

77. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said program is placed on a product.

78. The method of claim 77 wherein said product is a shoe and wherein said program contains advertising information.

79. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream is compressed.

80. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said set of tags contains host-preference data.

81. The method of claim 1 or 4 wherein said first media stream is viewable by a system that does not assemble said program.

82. The method of claim 1 or 4 further comprising:

selecting a first data element wherein said first data element is included in said program; and

assembling additional data into said program wherein said additional data is associated with said first data element.

195. A method as recited in any of claims 1-9 and 28-82, and further including:

providing Royalty Only Aggregate Revenues (ROAR).

4. A method of media distribution comprising:

obtaining a first media stream from a media source;

tagging said first media stream with a set of tags at a location other than said media source;

obtaining a template wherein said template guides assembly of a program; and

assembling said program using said template and said set of tags.

10. A media distribution system comprising:

a receiver configured to obtain a first media stream from a first media source and a second media stream from a second media source;

a tagging device configured to tag said first media source with a set of tags;

a template obtaining system configured to obtain a template wherein said template guides assembly of a program; and

an assembler configured to assemble said program using said template and said set of tags.

11. The media distribution system of claim 10 wherein said tagging device is located at said media source.

12. The media distribution system of claim 10 wherein said tagging device is located at a location other than said media source.

14. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 further comprising:

a profile obtaining system configured to obtain a user profile.

15. The media distribution system of claim 14 wherein said assembler is further configured to assemble said program using said user profile.

16. The media distribution system of claim 15 wherein said assembler comprises:

a selection unit configured to select an advertisement wherein said advertisement is associated with a value in said user profile; and

an insertion unit configured to insert said advertisement into said program.

17. The media distribution system of claim 14 further comprising:

a verification device configured to verify review of said program by a user.

18. The media distribution system of claim 17 further comprising:

a reward system configured to reward said user.

83. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein a first tag indicates content information.

84. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein a first tag indicates look and feel data.

85. The media distribution system of claim 14 wherein said user profile contains demographic information.

86. The media distribution system of claim 14 wherein said user profile contains a data item wherein said data item indicates a desired level of advertising.

87. The media distribution system of claim 14 wherein said user profile contains a desired look and feel indicator.

88. The media distribution system of claim 14 wherein said user profile contains a desired content indicator.

89. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream is obtained via AM radio.

90. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream is obtained via FM radio.

91. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream is obtained via broadcast TV.

92. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream is obtained via digital radio.

93. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream is obtained via cable TV.

94. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream is obtained via the Internet.

95. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream contains web page data.

96. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream is obtained via satellite.

97. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream is obtained via a cellular phone.

98. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media source is a local source.

99. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream contains no advertising data.

100. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream contains only advertising data.

101. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 further comprising:

a filter configured to filter a first data item.

102. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 further comprising:

a storage unit configured to store said first data item.

103. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream contains distance learning data.

104. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream contains licensed elements.

105. The media distribution system of claim 17 wherein said a verification device comprises:

a detection unit configured to detect said user'"'"'s presence.

106. The media distribution system of claim 103 wherein said user is in a vehicle.

107. The media distribution system of claim 17 wherein said a verification device comprises:

a retrieval unit configured to retrieve a frame buffer; and

a comparison unit configured to compare said frame buffer to said program.

108. The media distribution system of claim 17 wherein said a verification device comprises:

a detection unit configured to detect a volume level wherein said program is played at said volume level.

109. The media distribution system of claim 17 wherein said a verification device comprises:

a protection unit configured to protect said user'"'"'s privacy.

110. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream contains a region-specific data item.

111. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 further comprising:

a determiner configured to determine a geographic location.

112. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream contains a signifier.

113. The media distribution system of claim 112 further comprising:

a verification unit configured to verify a user mindfully consumed said program using said signifier.

114. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 further comprising:

a detection unit configured to detect a first data item in said first media stream; and

a forwarding unit configured to forward said first data item from a first user to a second user.

115. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream contains a public service announcement.

116. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream contains an advertising data element.

117. The media distribution system of claim 116 further comprising:

an insertion unit configured to insert said advertising data element into a display item.

118. The media distribution system of claim 117 wherein said step of inserting comprises:

a replacement unit configured to replace an icon with said advertising data element.

119. The media distribution system of claim 117 wherein said step of verifying comprises:

a replacement unit configured to replace a cursor with said advertising data.

120. The media distribution system of claim 117 wherein said step of verifying comprises:

a replacement unit configured to replace a screen saver with said advertising data.

121. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream contains data from a category of information.

122. The media distribution system of claim 121 wherein said category is sports.

123. The media distribution system of claim 121 wherein said category is popular music.

124. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said assembler comprises:

a selection unit configured to select a set of commentary from a desired announcer using said set of tags; and

an insertion unit configured to insert said set of commentary into said program.

125. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream is obtained via e-mail.

126. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream contains a printable data item.

127. The media distribution system of claim 126 wherein said printable data item is printed on a CD cover.

128. The media distribution system of claim 126 wherein said printable data item is printed on a DVD cover.

129. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said receiver comprises:

a second receiver configured to receive said first media stream continuously.

130. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream is delivered via a frequency sub-carrier.

131. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said program is based on an advertised item.

132. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said program is placed on a product.

133. The media distribution system of claim 132 wherein said product is a shoe and wherein said program contains advertising information.

134. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream is compressed.

135. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said set of tags contains host-preference data.

136. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 wherein said first media stream is viewable by a system that does not assemble said program.

137. The media distribution system of claim 10 or 13 further comprising:

a selection unit configured to select a first data element wherein said first data element is included in said program; and

a second assembler configured to assemble additional data into said program wherein said additional data is associated with said first data element.

196. Apparatus as recited in any of claims 10-28, and further comprising:

means for providing Royalty Only Aggregate Revenues (ROAR).

13. A media distribution system comprising:

a receiver configured to obtain a first media stream from a media source;

a tagging device configured to tag said first media stream with a set of tags at a location other than said media source;

a template obtaining system configured to obtain a template wherein said template guides assembly of a program; and

an assembler configured to assemble said program using said template and said set of tags.

19. A computer program product comprising:

a computer usable medium having computer readable program code embodied therein configured to distribute media, said computer program product comprising;

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to obtain a first media stream from a first media source;

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to obtain a second media stream from a second media source;

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to tag said first media source with a set of tags;

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to obtain a template wherein said template guides assembly of a program; and

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to assemble said program using said template and said set of tags.

20. The computer program product of claim 19 wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to tag is located at said media source.

21. The computer program product of claim 19 wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to tag is located at a location other than said media source.

23. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 further comprising:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to obtain a user profile.

24. The computer program product of claim 23 wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to assemble is further configured to assemble said program using said user profile.

25. The computer program product of claim 24 wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to assemble comprises:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to select an advertisement wherein said advertisement is associated with a value in said user profile; and

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to insert said advertisement into said program.

26. The computer program product of claim 23 further comprising:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify review of said program by a user.

27. The computer program product of claim 26 further comprising:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to reward said user.

138. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein a first tag indicates content information.

139. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein a first tag indicates look and feel data.

140. The computer program product of claim 23 wherein said user profile contains demographic information.

141. The computer program product of claim 23 wherein said user profile contains a data item wherein said data item indicates a desired level of advertising.

142. The computer program product of claim 23 wherein said user profile contains a desired look and feel indicator.

143. The computer program product of claim 23 wherein said user profile contains a desired content indicator.

144. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream is obtained via AM radio.

145. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream is obtained via FM radio.

146. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream is obtained via broadcast TV.

147. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream is obtained via digital radio.

148. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream is obtained via cable TV.

149. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream is obtained via the Internet.

150. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream contains web page data.

151. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream is obtained via satellite.

152. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream is obtained via a cellular phone.

153. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media source is a local source.

154. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream contains no advertising data.

155. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream contains only advertising data.

156. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 further comprising:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to filter a first data item.

157. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 further comprising:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to store said first data item.

158. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream contains distance learning data.

159. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream contains licensed elements.

160. The computer program product of claim 26 wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify comprises:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to detect said user'"'"'s presence.

161. The computer program product of claim 160 wherein said user is in a vehicle.

162. The computer program product of claim 26 wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify comprises:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to retrieve a frame buffer; and

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to compare said frame buffer to said program.

163. The computer program product of claim 26 wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify comprises:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to detect a volume level wherein said program is played at said volume level.

164. The computer program product of claim 26 wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify comprises:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to protect said user'"'"'s privacy.

165. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream contains a region-specific data item.

166. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 further comprising:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to determine a geographic location.

167. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream contains a signifier.

168. The computer program product of claim 167 further comprising:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify a user mindfully consumed said program using said signifier.

169. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 further comprising:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to detect a first data item in said first media stream; and

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to forward said first data item from a first user to a second user.

170. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream contains a public service announcement.

171. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream contains an advertising data element.

176. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream contains data from a category of information.

177. The computer program product of claim 176 wherein said category is sports.

178. The computer program product of claim 176 wherein said category is popular music.

179. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to assemble comprises:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to select a set of commentary from a desired announcer using said set of tags; and

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to insert said set of commentary into said program.

180. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream is obtained via e-mail.

181. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream contains a printable data item.

182. The computer program product of claim 181 wherein said printable data item is printed on a CD cover.

183. The computer program product of claim 181 wherein said printable data item is printed on a DVD cover.

184. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to obtain said first media stream comprises:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to receive said first media stream continuously.

185. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream is delivered via a frequency sub-carrier.

186. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said program is based on an advertised item.

187. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said program is placed on a product.

188. The computer program product of claim 187 wherein said product is a shoe and wherein said program contains advertising information.

189. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream is compressed.

190. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said set of tags contains host-preference data.

191. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 wherein said first media stream is viewable by a system that does not assemble said program.

192. The computer program product of claim 19 or 22 further comprising:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to select a first data element wherein said first data element is included in said program; and

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to assemble additional data into said program wherein said additional data is associated with said first data element.

22. A computer program product comprising:

a computer usable medium having computer readable program code embodied therein configured to distribute media, said computer program product comprising;

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to obtain a first media stream from a media source;

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to tag said first media stream with a set of tags at a location other than said media source;

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to obtain a template wherein said template guides assembly of a program; and

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to assemble said program using said template and said set of tags.

172. The computer program product of claim 172 further comprising:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to insert said advertising data element into a display item.

173. The computer program product of claim 172 wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to insert comprises:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to replace an icon with said advertising data element.

174. The computer program product of claim 172 wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify comprises:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to replace a cursor with said advertising data.

175. The computer program product of claim 172 wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify comprises:

computer readable code configured to cause a computer to replace a screen saver with said advertising data.

193. A system embodying any of the previously claimed features of the preceding claims, and further comprising:

means for providing Royalty Only Aggregate Revenues (ROAR).

194. A method embodying any of the previously claimed features of the preceding claims, and further comprising:

a methodology for providing Royalty Only Aggregate Revenues (ROAR).

197. In a system for creation, distribution, assembly and verification of media, the improvements, comprising:

first means for computing the proceeds from the sale of goods and services; and

second means responsive to said first means for securing remuneration to those contributing to the creation of value,

whereby the value chain is rewarded by royalty flow.

198. A system as set forth in claim 197, wherein said second means includes means for providing Royalty Only Aggregate Revenues (ROAR).

199. A system as set forth in claim 198, and further including:

a ROAR header.

200. A system as set forth in claim 199, wherein said header includes data relating to Downloads, Royalties and Packaging.

201. A system as set forth in claim 199, wherein said header includes data relating to Sponsorship.

202. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for DATA CHANNEL/CARRIER(S) SIGNIFIERS AND ROYALTIES.

203. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for RETAILER CODE AND ROYALTY.

204. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a description for WHOLESALER CODE AND ROYALTY.

205. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for REP-CODES AND ROYALTIES.

206. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for REFERRING ENTITY CODES AND ROYALTIES.

207. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for COLLECTION ENTITY AND ROYALTY.

208. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for PRODUCT CODE OF VALUED-ENTITY.

209. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for NAME OF ENTITY.

210. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for ELEMENT-TITLE.

211. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for RESERVED FIELDS.

212. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for ROYALTY PARTICIPANT FIELDS.

213. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for NAME OF PARTICIPANT.

214. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for ROLE OF PARTICIPANT.

215. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION OF PARTICIPANT.

216. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for ROYALTY EXPRESSED PERCENTAGE.

217. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for NON-ROYALTY CREDIT LIST.

218. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for DESIGNATED ASSIGNEES OF ROYALTIES.

219. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for ENTITY/PARTICIPANT SIGNIFIER.

220. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for RECIPIENT SIGNIFIER.

221. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for SPONSORSHIP AND AD-UNDERWRITING FIELDS.

222. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for MASTER SPONSORSHIP.

223. A system as recited in claim 198, which includes a descriptor for SUB-SPONSORSHIPS BY CATEGORY.

224. Each and every novel feature and/or combination of features herein disclosed.