Multi-Computer Data Transfer and Processing to Support Electronic Content Clearance and Licensing
First Claim
1. A computer-implemented method of transferring and processing data to support content clearance and licensing, the method comprising:
- searching a database for content from providers relating to a search request;
returning search results identifying content relating to the search request;
selecting content for licensing;
submitting a request for license for the selected content;
examining the request for license; and
selectively approving or denying the request in whole or in part.
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Abstract
Multi-computer data transfer and processing supports electronic content clearance and licensing. Data is transferred by external communication between separate computers which themselves are distinguishable processing entities, such as a licensor station, a licensee station and a licensing system station accessible by a tiered access web site. Licensors submit content, and demonstrative content samples, searchable by licensees. Licenses, which may be generated and delivered electronically, may be granted or denied according to predetermined parameters or analysis of licensing requests. The system may be fee-based, advertising-based, membership fee-based, or may charge a royalty per transaction, and may collect and distribute licensing fees. License progress may be tracked. Licensed content may be delivered and tracked online, and confirmed by licensees by accountings. The system may track royalties based upon these uses, with payment reminders sent to licensees when payments are due, and default notices in the event of late or missed payments.
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25 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method of transferring and processing data to support content clearance and licensing, the method comprising:
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searching a database for content from providers relating to a search request; returning search results identifying content relating to the search request; selecting content for licensing; submitting a request for license for the selected content; examining the request for license; and selectively approving or denying the request in whole or in part. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A computer system for transferring and processing data to support content clearance and licensing, the system comprising:
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a content database configured to store content submitted by providers; a user interface configured to select content for licensing and configured to submit a request for license for the selected content; and a processor configured to search the database for content relating to a search request, return search results identifying content relating to the search request, and examine the request for license and selectively approve or deny the request in whole or in part. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A computer system for transferring and processing data to support content clearance and licensing, the system comprising:
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a database configured to store content; means for selecting content for licensing and submitting a request for license for the selected content; and means for searching the database for content relating to a search request, returning search results identifying content relating to the search request, examining the request for license, and selectively approving or denying the request in whole or in part.
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