METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATION, DISTRIBUTION, ASSEMBLY AND VERIFICATION OF MEDIA

• US 20120180083A1
• Filed: 09/15/2011
• Published: 07/12/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 09/08/2000
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: NTECH Properties, Inc.
• Original Assignee: NTECH Properties, Inc.
• Inventors: Marcus, Dwight
• Granted Patent: US 9,099,152 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 725/32
• 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

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195. A method of media distribution, comprising:

obtaining a first media stream from a first media source;

tagging said first media stream 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;

assembling said program to include elements of said first and second media streams using said template and said set of tags; and

providing Royalty Only Aggregate Revenues (ROAR).

196. Apparatus for media distribution 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 stream with a set of tags;

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

an assembler configured to assemble said program, including elements of said first and second media streams, using said template and said set of tags; and

means 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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