Approval technique for media content alteration

• US 20070276757A1
• Filed: 03/30/2007
• Published: 11/29/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 07/01/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Searete LLC (Intellectual Ventures LLC)
• Original Assignee: Searete LLC (Intellectual Ventures LLC)
• Inventors: Cohen, Alexander J., Mangione-Smith, William Henry, Tegreene, Clarence T., Lord, Robert W., Jung, Edward K.Y., Levien, Royce A., Malamud, Mark A., Rinaldo, John D.
• Application Number:
  US11/731,738
• Publication Number:
  US 20070276757A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/51
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/26 for printing, stamping, franking, typing or teleprinting apparatus ticket printing or the like apparatus G07F17/42
• CPC Class Codes: G11B 27/034 on discs G11B27/036, G11B27/038 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G11B 27/036 Insert-editing
• CPC Class Codes: G11B 27/28 by using information signals recorded by the same method as the main recording G11B27/22 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G11B 27/34 Indicating arrangements indicating means incorporated in magazine or cassette G11B23/046 and G11B23/0875; indicating measured values in general G01D
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/4402 involving reformatting operations of video signals for household redistribution, storage or real-time display details of conversion of video standards at pixel level H04N7/01; video transcoding H04N19/40; adapting incoming signals to the display format of the display terminal G09G5/005; media handling at the source in data packet switching networks H04L65/764
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/440245 the reformatting operation being performed only on part of the stream, e.g. a region of the image or a time segment
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/4627 Rights management associated to the content security in data switching network management H04L41/28; security management or policies for network security H04L63/20; access security in wireless networks H04W12/08
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/47205 for manipulating displayed content, e.g. interacting with MPEG-4 objects, editing locally
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/8355 involving usage data, e.g. number of copies or viewings allowed
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/8402 involving a version number, e.g. version number of EPG data arrangements for version control in computers G06F8/71
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/1675 Providing digital key or authorisation information for generation or regeneration of the scrambling sequence pseudo-random number generators in general G06F7/58

Abstract

A classification method and system for possible content alteration of a media work may include criteria regarding content that is feasible for alteration. Such criteria may be maintained in records that are accessible to an interested party. Some embodiment implementations may include a derivative version of the media work wherein substitute content, such as an alterable component element having one or more designated aspects, is associated with a real-world entity or person.

Claims

1. A classification method for elements incorporated in a composite media work, comprising:

establishing criteria for possible content alteration of one or more component elements of the composite media work, wherein the one or more component elements include a designated aspect that is feasible for alteration; and

making such criteria accessible to an interested party.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing the criteria for one or more of the following types of possible content alteration of the designated aspect;

addition, deletion, modification, and replacement.

3. The method of claim 2 wherein said establishing the criteria includes:

establishing the criteria for addition or deletion or modification or replacement of one or more designated aspects associated with a real-world entity.

4. The method of claim 2 wherein said establishing the criteria includes:

establishing the criteria for addition or deletion or modification or replacement of one or more designated aspects associated with a real-world person.

5. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

providing one or more of the following type of approval techniques for obtaining compliance with the criteria;

programmed, pre-authorization, delegated agent, derivative version review, substitute content review, alteration review, summary characterization, substitute content rating, and aggregate content rating.

6. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing criteria regarding content alteration applicable to one or more of the following type of derivative versions of the composite media work;

original, derived, archived, stored, master, edited, combined, mixed, merged, integrated, dubbed, captioned, subtitled, expurgated, uncut, preview, pre-release, final, special edition, animated, freeze frame, sequential still, translated, targeted, restricted access, promotional, sponsored, subsidized, contracted release, and specified purpose.

7. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing criteria regarding content alteration applicable to one or more of the following type of media formats for the composite media work;

analog, digital, VHS, CD, VCD, SVCD, DVD, HD, HD DVD, Blu-ray, MPEG, MP3, reformatted, data compression, and streaming format.

8. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing criteria regarding content alteration applicable to a composite media work for one or more of the following type of distribution channels;

fund-raising, non-profit, theater, airplane viewing, Internet, network, television, cable, satellite, wireless, broadcast, narrowcast, download, pay-per-view, rental, lease, sale, domestic distribution, foreign distribution, exclusive distribution, non-exclusive distribution, shared, streamed, concurrent, foreign language, infomercial, live, real-time, delayed, and on-demand.

9. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing criteria applicable to possible content alteration of one or more designated aspects that are associated with a real-world entity.

10. The method of claim 9 wherein said establishing criteria applicable to possible content alteration includes:

establishing criteria regarding possible content alteration of one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity;

brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage.

11. The method of claim 9 wherein said establishing criteria applicable to possible content alteration includes:

establishing criteria regarding possible content alteration of one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity;

livery, color scheme, dress, fabric, jewelry, pattern, design, sculpture, artistic work, musical work, composition, publication, document, event, exhibit, performance, person, animal, mascot, character, and avatar.

12. The method of claim 9 wherein said establishing criteria applicable to possible content alteration includes:

establishing criteria regarding possible content alteration of one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity;

product, service, invention, accessory, vehicle, place, address, location, store, building, school, university, hospital, church, club, group, organization, and business.

13. The method of claim 9 wherein said establishing criteria applicable to possible content alteration includes:

establishing criteria regarding possible content alteration of one or more designated aspects associated with the real-world entity having one or more of the following characteristics;

lost, dissolved, bankrupt, insolvent, defunct, non-operative, disqualified, in default of obligation, status change, defective right, relinquished right, faulty claim, non-renewal of prerogative, and expired authorization.

14. The method of claim 9 wherein said establishing criteria applicable to possible content alteration includes:

establishing criteria regarding possible content alteration of one or more designated aspects in response to a relevant communication from the real-world entity.

15. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing criteria applicable to possible content alteration of one or more designated aspects that are associated with a real-world person.

16. The method of claim 15 wherein said establishing criteria applicable to possible content alteration includes:

establishing criteria regarding possible content alteration of one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world person;

name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership.

17. The method of claim 15 wherein said establishing criteria applicable to possible content alteration includes:

establishing criteria regarding content alteration of one or more designated aspects in the event the real-world person has died or retired or otherwise changed status.

18. The method of claim 15 wherein said establishing criteria applicable to possible content alteration includes:

establishing criteria regarding content alteration of one or more designated aspects in response to a relevant communication from the real-world person.

19. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes

establishing criteria regarding one or more of the following specified portions of the composite media work having such designated aspect feasible for alteration:

frame, scene, setting, building, house, office, store, room, vehicle, car, boat, train, plane, street, town, and country.

20. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible alteration includes

establishing criteria regarding one or more of the following specified portions of the composite media work having such designated aspect feasible for alteration:

landscape, vegetation, packaging, labeling, arrangement, item display, items depicted, signage, informational sign, directional sign, seasonal setting, temporal setting, light intensity, directional lighting, shadow, character statement, and compass orientation.

21. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing the criteria based on a targeted geographic distribution of the composite media work.

22. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing the criteria based on a targeted distribution channel for the composite media work.

23. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing the criteria based on a targeted audience for the composite media work.

24. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing the criteria regarding content alteration of a textual component element.

25. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing the criteria regarding content alteration of a verbal component element.

26. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing the criteria regarding content alteration of an audio component element.

27. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing the criteria regarding content alteration of a musical component element.

28. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing the criteria regarding content alteration of a visual component element.

29. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing the criteria regarding content alteration of an image component element.

30. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing the criteria regarding content alteration of an animation component element.

31. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing criteria regarding content alteration of one or more of the following;

related set of designated aspects, related set of designated components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings.

32. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing one or more of the following type of criteria;

automatic, contingent, negotiable, tentative, recommended, required, and compensation.

33. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing the criteria based at least in part on a targeted distribution time period for the composite media work.

34. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing the criteria based at least in part on a targeted demographic distribution of the composite media work.

35. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

establishing alteration limitations applicable to the composite media work.

38. The method of claim 35 wherein said establishing alteration limitations includes:

forbidding or restricting alteration of one or more of following type of component elements;

plot, story, animation, text, narration, dialog, color, actor, character, clothing, product, sound, music, musical lyrics, product, object, item, title, and credits.

39. The method of claim 35 wherein said establishing alteration limitations includes:

forbidding or restricting a substitute component element that includes one or more of following;

profanity, violence, murder, death, disfigurement, sexual behavior, nudity, ethnic slur, criminal activity, drug usage, illegal symbol, proprietary material, discriminatory depiction, defamation, slander, disparagement, dissenting material, specified behavior, specified object, specified item, specified depiction, and specified symbol.

40. The method of claim 1 wherein said establishing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

approving possible alteration of one or more of following type of component elements;

plot, story, animation, text, narration, dialog, color, actor, character, clothing, product, sound, music, musical lyrics, product, object, item, title, and credits.

41. The method of claim 1 wherein said making such criteria accessible includes:

providing accessibility to such criteria via a hyperlink incorporated in a derivative version of the composite media work.

42. The method of claim 1 wherein said making such criteria accessible includes:

providing accessibility to such criteria via a hyperlink incorporated in a website associated with the composite media work.

43. The method of claim 1 wherein said making such criteria accessible includes:

providing accessibility to such criteria via one or more of the following;

website, email request, database, telephonic request, postal mail request, stored message, publication, and announcement.

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47. A system for alteration of media content, comprising:

a data record that includes criteria for possible content alteration of at least one alterable component element of a composite media work, wherein the alterable component element includes one or more designated aspects feasible for alteration;

a listing of alterable component elements;

computerized apparatus operably coupled to the data record and to the listing; and

an access interface to the computerized apparatus.

51. The system of claim 47 further comprising:

another data record that includes informational data regarding a specified derivative version of the composite media work, wherein the specified derivative version includes capability for incorporating substituted content.

52. The system of claim 51 wherein the another data record includes informational data to identify a specified derivative version incorporating previously altered content.

53. The system of claim 51 wherein the another data record includes informational data to identify a specified derivative version having capability to incorporate future substituted content.

54. The system of claim 47 wherein the computerized apparatus includes:

a management module to coordinate compliance with the criteria for possible content alteration.

55. The system of claim 47 further comprising:

a further data record that identifies one or more alteration limitations applicable to a derivative version of the composite media work.

56. The system of claim 47 further comprising:

a further data record that identifies one or more media format limitations applicable to a derivative version of the composite work.

57. The system of claim 47 further comprising:

a further data record that identifies one or more distribution limitations applicable to a derivative version of the composite work.

58. The system of claim 47 further comprising:

a further data record that identifies a group set of related component elements or designated aspects capable of alteration.

59. The system of claim 47 further comprising:

a further data record that identifies an entity associated with substituted content incorporated in a derivative version of the composite media work.

60. The system of claim 47 further comprising:

a further data record that identifies a person associated with substitute content incorporated in a derivative version of the composite media work.

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61. A computer program product comprising one or more computer programs with instructions for executing the following process:

providing criteria for possible content alteration of one or more component elements of a composite media work;

identifying a component element that includes a designated aspect feasible for alteration; and

facilitating access to such criteria.

62. The computer program product of claim 61 further comprising:

signal-bearing storage media for encoding the instructions for executing the process.

63. The computer program product of claim 61 further comprising:

signal-bearing communication media for encoding the instructions for executing the process.

64. The computer program product of claim 61, wherein said process feature providing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

providing criteria that identifies one or more of the following type of targeted categories for a derivative version of the composite media work wherein the derivative version includes cap ability for incorporating substituted content;

geographic distribution, distribution channel, audience, recipient group, targeted device, time period, and demographic distribution.

65. The computer program product of claim 61, wherein said process feature providing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

providing criteria that identifies one or more of the following type of limitations for a derivative version of the composite media work wherein the derivative version includes capability for incorporating substituted content;

distribution, media format, pre-approved alteration parameter, objectionable alteration, restricted alteration, and forbidden alteration.

66. The computer program product of claim 61, wherein said process feature providing criteria for possible content alteration includes:

providing criteria for possible content alteration of a group set of related component elements or designated aspects capable of alteration.

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