METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING PROSPECTIVE LICENSEES AND/OR PURCHASERS WITH ACCESS TO LICENSABLE MEDIA CONTENT
First Claim
1. A web-based method, comprising:
- selecting a licensable audio file stored on a storage medium at a server;
loading the licensable audio file into an audio player module;
loading a video file into a video player module coupled to the audio player module by an interface;
auditioning the licensable audio file against the video file;
deciding whether to license/purchase the licensable audio file for use with the video file; and
entering into an agreement to license or purchase the licensable audio file for use with the video file if a prospective licensee/purchaser decides to license or purchase the licensable audio file for use with the video file.
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Abstract
Techniques and technologies are provided to facilitate licensing/purchasing of licensable media content, such as, copyrighted musical composition(s) and sound recording(s). In one exemplary implementation of these techniques and technologies, a web-based method is provided which helps a prospective licensee/purchaser in finding and licensing/purchasing licensable media content can, such as, copyrighted musical composition(s) and sound recording(s). When the licensable audio file comprises a copyrighted musical composition, the agreement to license/purchase the licensable audio file for use with the video file may comprise a synchronization license, a master use license and/or a mechanical license.
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20 Claims
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1. A web-based method, comprising:
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selecting a licensable audio file stored on a storage medium at a server; loading the licensable audio file into an audio player module; loading a video file into a video player module coupled to the audio player module by an interface; auditioning the licensable audio file against the video file; deciding whether to license/purchase the licensable audio file for use with the video file; and entering into an agreement to license or purchase the licensable audio file for use with the video file if a prospective licensee/purchaser decides to license or purchase the licensable audio file for use with the video file. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A web-based system, comprising:
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a server comprising;
a first storage medium configured to store a licensable audio file; anda second storage medium configured to store a video file; and a Graphical User Interface (GUI) comprising; a display comprising an audio player user interface (APUI) and a video player user interface (VPUI); and a user interface selection device designed to allow a user to select the licensable audio file stored on the second storage medium at the server, to load the licensable audio file for playback on the APUI, to load the video file for playback on the VPUI and to audition the licensable audio file against the video file. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A Graphical User Interface (GUI), comprising:
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an audio player user interface (APUI) configured to display playback of a licensable audio file provided from a server; a video player user interface (VPUI) configured to display playback of a video file; a user interface selection device designed to allow a user to; select the licensable audio file stored at the server, and load the licensable audio file for playback on the APUI, load the video file for playback on the VPUI, and audition the licensable audio file against the video file; and a synchronization engine configured to synchronize the playback of the licensable audio file to the playback of the video file by starting the playback of the licensable audio file at a first time and starting the playback of the video file at a second time, and wherein the first time is offset from the second time by a predetermined amount.
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