Methods and arrangements employing digital content items
First Claim
1. A method employing a user device comprising a processor, an interface for user inputs, and a display screen for outputs of information to a user, the method comprising:
- receiving, at the processor, a user request, through the interface of the user device, to process image content;
responsive to the request, applying an algorithm to data representing at least some of the content;
without further user request, taking, using the processor, a first action based on an output from the algorithm, wherein the first action comprises presenting first information on the display screen of the user device; and
in response to a further user request, initiating, using the processor, a second action, wherein the second action leads to presentation, on the display screen of the user device, of a web page associated with an artist involved with creation of the content.
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Abstract
Methods and arrangements for identifying content, and employing such identification, are detailed. One method embeds a plural-bit digital watermark into content, but first checks to see if the content is previously watermarked. Another method applies a digital watermark detection procedure to only a sub-portion of a digital content item. Yet another arrangement involves plural-portion content, where one portion is watermarked with first data governing its rights management, and another portion is watermarked with second data governing its rights management. Still another method concerns distribution of content items, where each is watermarked with a unique ID as part of the distribution process. Yet another method concerns deriving an identifier from content, and using the content to access related metadata from a remote computer system. Still other methods concern arrangements for recognizing content, and then providing links to information about the content creator, etc., in response. A variety of other technologies and improvements are also detailed.
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42 Claims
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1. A method employing a user device comprising a processor, an interface for user inputs, and a display screen for outputs of information to a user, the method comprising:
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receiving, at the processor, a user request, through the interface of the user device, to process image content; responsive to the request, applying an algorithm to data representing at least some of the content; without further user request, taking, using the processor, a first action based on an output from the algorithm, wherein the first action comprises presenting first information on the display screen of the user device; and in response to a further user request, initiating, using the processor, a second action, wherein the second action leads to presentation, on the display screen of the user device, of a web page associated with an artist involved with creation of the content. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. The method of claim h wherein the algorithm is applied by the processor of the user device, and the method further comprises transmitting an output of the algorithm to a remote computer and receiving, in response, a link to a web page.
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18. A method employing a user device comprising a processor, an interface for user inputs, and a display screen for outputs of information to a user, the method comprising:
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receiving, using the processor, a user request, through the interface of the user device, to process image content; responsive to the request, applying an algorithm to data representing at least some of the content; without further user request, taking, using the processor, a first action based on an output from the algorithm, wherein the first action comprises presenting first information on the display screen of the user device; and in response to a further user request, initiating, using the processor, a second action, wherein the second action leads to presentation, on the display screen of the user device, of a web page through which the user can make a purchase related to the content.
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19. A method performed by a user device comprising a processor, an interface for user inputs, and a display screen for outputs of information to a user, the method comprising:
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receiving, using the processor, a user request, through the interface of the user device, to process image content; responsive to the request, applying an algorithm to data representing at least some of the content; without further user request, taking, using the processor, a first action based on an output from the algorithm, wherein the first action comprises presenting first information on the display screen of the user device; and in response to a further user request, initiating, using the processor, a second action, wherein the second action leads to presentation, on the display screen of the user device, of a web page through which the user can download additional content.
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20. A method employing a user device comprising a processor, an interface for user inputs, and a display screen for outputs of information to a user, the method comprising:
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receiving, using the processor, a user request, through the interface of the user device, to process image content; responsive to the request, applying an algorithm to data representing at least some of the content; without further user request, taking, using the processor, a first action based on an output from the algorithm, wherein the first action comprises presenting first information on the display screen of the user device; and in response to a further user request, initiating, using the processor, a second action relating to the content, wherein one of the actions comprise; sending data to a remote computer system; receiving information in response to the sending, wherein the received information comprises a web link; and presenting a graphical feature associated with the web link on the display screen of the user device, for activation by the user.
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21. A method employing a user device comprising a processor, an interface for user inputs, and a display screen for outputs of information to a user, the method comprising:
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receiving a user request, through the interface of the user device, for processing image content, wherein the requested content processing comprises attempting a recognition operation based on characteristics of the image; and following a successful recognition operation, the user device processor undertaking actions comprising; presenting first corresponding information on the display screen of the user device; and displaying first and second user interface features, wherein the first user interface feature is selectable to request further information about a creator of the content, and wherein the second user interface feature is selectable to initiate a search. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A system comprising a user device and a remote server, wherein each comprises a processor and a memory storing software instructions, the software instructions directing the system to perform the following operations:
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receive a user request, through an interface of the user device, to process image content; apply an algorithm to data representing at least some of the content; without further user request, take a first action based on an output from the algorithm, wherein the first action comprises presenting first information on a display screen of the user device; based on an output from the algorithm, identify a web site associated with a creator of the content; and in response to a further user request, load graphical data for display to the user from the web site.
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28. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having instructions that, if executed by a computing device, cause the computing device to perform operations comprising:
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receive user input relating to image content; in response to the user input, apply an algorithm to data representing the image content; without further user input, take a first action based on an output from the algorithm, wherein the first action comprises presenting first information on a display screen; and in response to a further user request, initiate a second action, wherein the second action leads to presentation, on the display screen, of information associated with an artist involved with creation of the content. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having instructions that, if executed by a computing device, cause the computing device to perform operations comprising:
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receive a user request to process image content; responsive to the request, apply an algorithm to data representing at least some of the content; without further user request, taking a first action based on an output from the algorithm, wherein the first action comprises presenting first information on a display screen; and in response to a further user request, initiate a second action, wherein the second action leads to presentation, on the display screen, of a web page through which a purchase related to the content can be made.
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36. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having instructions that, if executed by a computing device, cause the computing device to perform operations comprising:
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receive a user request to process image content data, and in response, apply the content to a content recognition process; and following a successful recognition of the content; present first corresponding information on a display screen, and display first and second user interface features on the display screen, wherein the first user interface feature being selectable by the user to request further information about a creator of the content, and wherein the second user interface feature being selectable by the user to initiate a search. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having instructions that, if executed by a computing device, cause the computing device to perform operations comprising:
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receive a user request to process image content; responsive to the request, apply an algorithm to data representing at least some of the content; without further user request, taking a first action based on an output from the algorithm, wherein the first action comprises presenting first information on a display screen; and in response to a further user request, initiate a second action, wherein the second action leads to presentation, on the display screen, of a web page through which additional content can be downloaded.
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42. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having instructions that, if executed by a computing device, cause the computing device to perform operations comprising:
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receive a user request to process image content; responsive to the request, apply an algorithm to data representing at least some of the content; without further user request, take a first action based on an output from the algorithm, wherein the first action comprises presenting first information on a display screen of the computing device; and in response to a further user request, initiate a second action relating to the content, wherein one of the actions comprise; sending data to a remote computer system; receiving information in response to the sending, wherein the received information comprises a web link; and presenting a graphical feature associated with the web link on the display screen of the user device, for activation by the user.
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