Batch loading and self-registration of digital media files
First Claim
1. A method of managing an online digital rights management system comprising:
- establishing a connection between an authorized rights-holder and an open copyright database data structure;
receiving a batch download of files and associated metadata from the rights-holder;
populating the open copyright database data structure for each file; and
updating the file states.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for batch loading and self-registration of digital media files is provided. The system provides numerous methods of interfacing with a content outlet. The methods further include comparing attributes of content to be downloaded with attributes of content in a media database. The methods also includes providing restrictions based on a result of the comparing. The methods further include monetizing the methods between both retailers and right-holders using the system. Additionally, the method may include providing retail analysis, resolving disputes, and distributing royalty payments to rights-holders of content.
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30 Claims
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1. A method of managing an online digital rights management system comprising:
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establishing a connection between an authorized rights-holder and an open copyright database data structure;
receiving a batch download of files and associated metadata from the rights-holder;
populating the open copyright database data structure for each file; and
updating the file states. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of managing an online digital rights management system comprising:
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establishing a connection with an authorized rights-holder client;
receiving a request for a self-registration tool;
providing the rightsholder a self-registration interface;
receiving necessary metadata from the rights-holder through an interactive process;
populating an open copyright database data structure; and
updating a files status. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for managing an online digital rights management database comprising:
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an open copyright database storing file information for a plurality of media files, for each file said file information including file title, hashing information identifying a source of said file, fingerprint information, and a file state; and
a client access server coupled to the network, said client access server managing said open copyright database, wherein said client access server instantiates a self-registration process, wherein the self-registration process allows a rights-holder to enter and update the file information in the open copyright database. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of registering a rights-holder to interact with and manage an online digital rights system comprising:
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verifying the identity of a rights-holder;
providing a database of files;
accessing file information for a specific file;
allowing the rights-holder to update file information; and
storing the updated file information. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A system for managing an online digital rights management system comprising:
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an interface for verifying the identity of a rights-holder and allowing the rights-holder access to media files and update file information; and
an open copyright database storing file information for a plurality of media files, for each file said file information including a file title, a file state;
a file category, and ownership rights. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30)
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