Content identification and electronic tickets, coupons and credits
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- capturing image data or video data from a handheld computing device, wherein the image data or video data corresponds to an image or video that is displayed via a display of the handheld computing device, wherein the image data or video data comprises a first digital watermark and a second digital watermark, wherein the first digital watermark comprises information, wherein the second digital watermark is lost when the image data or video data is processed, and wherein the first digital watermark and second digital watermark are embedded in the image data or video data through alterations to visually perceptible elements of the image data or video data;
analyzing, using a processor, the image data or video data to detect the second digital watermark;
determining an authenticity of the image data or video data based on the second digital watermark;
analyzing the image data or video data to derive the information; and
triggering an action based at least in part on the information and the authenticity of the image data or video data, wherein the action comprises at least one of;
i) applying a credit or coupon to a purchase, or ii) regulating entry to an event, movie or secure area.
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Abstract
The present disclosure describes, e.g., electronic tickets, coupons and credits. In some cases these electronic objects are represented by imagery or audio. One claim recites a handheld apparatus including: an input for receiving an electronic coupon or credit, the electronic coupon or credit comprising audio; electronic memory for storing a received electronic coupon or credit; an audio output for outputting the received electronic coupon or credit, in which the electronic coupon or credit is intended to be applied to a purchase or transaction; and an electronic processor programmed for controlling output of the received electronic coupon or credit. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided too.
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22 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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capturing image data or video data from a handheld computing device, wherein the image data or video data corresponds to an image or video that is displayed via a display of the handheld computing device, wherein the image data or video data comprises a first digital watermark and a second digital watermark, wherein the first digital watermark comprises information, wherein the second digital watermark is lost when the image data or video data is processed, and wherein the first digital watermark and second digital watermark are embedded in the image data or video data through alterations to visually perceptible elements of the image data or video data; analyzing, using a processor, the image data or video data to detect the second digital watermark; determining an authenticity of the image data or video data based on the second digital watermark; analyzing the image data or video data to derive the information; and triggering an action based at least in part on the information and the authenticity of the image data or video data, wherein the action comprises at least one of;
i) applying a credit or coupon to a purchase, or ii) regulating entry to an event, movie or secure area. - View Dependent Claims (4, 9, 10)
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2. An apparatus comprising:
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a capture device configured to capture image data or video data from a handheld computing device, wherein the image data or video data corresponds to an image or video that is displayed via a display of the handheld computing device, wherein the image data or video data comprises a first digital watermark and second digital watermark, wherein the first digital watermark comprises information, wherein the second digital watermark is lost when the image data or video data is processed, and wherein the first digital watermark and the second digital watermark are embedded in the image data or video data through alterations to visually perceptible elements of the image data or video data; and a processor configured to; analyze the image data or video data to detect the second digital watermark; determine an authenticity of the image data or video data based on the second digital watermark; analyze the image data or video data to derive the information; and trigger an action based at least in part on the information and the authenticity of the image data or video data, wherein the action comprises at least one of;
i) applying a credit or coupon to a purchase, or ii) regulating entry to an event, movie or secure area. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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3. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon, the instructions comprising:
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instructions to capture image data or video data from a handheld computing device, wherein the image data or video data corresponds to an image or video that is displayed via a display of the handheld computing device, wherein the image data or video data comprises a first digital watermark and second digital watermark, wherein the first digital watermark comprises information, wherein the second digital watermark is lost when the image data or video data is processed, and wherein the first digital watermark and the second digital watermark are embedded in the image data or video data through alterations to visually perceptible elements of the image data or video data; instructions to analyze the image data or video data to detect the second digital watermark; instructions to determine an authenticity of the image data or video data based on the second digital watermark; instructions to analyze the image data or video data to derive the information; and instructions to trigger an action based at least in part on the information and the authenticity of the image or video data, wherein the action comprises at least one of;
i) applying a credit or coupon to a purchase, or ii) regulating entry to an event, movie or secure area. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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5. A method comprising:
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receiving audio data rendered by a handheld computing device, wherein the audio data comprises a first digital watermark and second digital watermark, wherein the first digital watermark comprises information, wherein the second digital watermark is lost when the audio data is processed, and wherein the first digital watermark and the second digital watermark are embedded in the audio data through alterations to audibly-perceptible elements of the audio data; analyzing, using a processor, the audio data to detect the second digital watermark; determining an authenticity of the audio data based on the second digital watermark; analyzing the audio data to derive the information; and triggering an action based at least in part on the information and the authenticity of the audio data, wherein the action comprises at least one action of;
i) applying a credit or coupon to a purchase, or ii) regulating entry to an event, movie or secure area. - View Dependent Claims (8, 15, 16)
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6. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon, the instructions comprising:
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instructions to record audio data rendered by a handheld computing device, wherein the audio data comprises a first digital watermark and second digital watermark, wherein the first digital watermark comprises information, wherein the second digital watermark is lost when audio data is processed, and wherein the first digital watermark and the second digital watermark are embedded in the audio data through alterations to audibly perceptible elements of the audio data; instructions to analyze the audio data to detect the second digital watermark; instructions to determine an authenticity of the audio data based on the second digital watermark; instructions to analyze the audio data to derive the information; and instructions to trigger an action based at least in part on the information and the authenticity of the audio data, wherein the action comprises at least one action of;
i) applying a credit or coupon to a purchase, or ii) regulating entry to an event, movie or secure area. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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7. An apparatus comprising:
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a microphone configured to record audio data rendered by a handheld computing device, wherein the audio data comprises a first digital watermark and second digital watermark, wherein the first digital watermark comprises information, wherein the second digital watermark is lost when the audio data is processed, and wherein the first digital watermark and the second digital watermark are embedded in the audio data through alterations to audibly-perceptible elements of the audio data; and a processor configured to; analyze the audio data to detect the second digital watermark; determine an authenticity of the audio data based on the second digital watermark; analyze the audio data to derive the information; and trigger an action based at least in part on the information and the authenticity of the audio data, wherein the action comprises at least one action of;
i) applying a credit or coupon to a purchase, or ii) regulating entry to an event, movie or secure area. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. An apparatus comprising:
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means for capturing image data or video data from a handheld computing device, wherein the captured image data or video data corresponds to an image or video that is displayed via a display of the handheld computing device, wherein the image data or video data comprises a fragile digital watermark comprising information, wherein the second digital watermark is lost when the image data or video data is processed, and wherein the first digital watermark and the second digital watermark are embedded in the image data or video data through alterations to visually perceptible elements of the image data or video data; means for analyzing the image data or video data to detect the second digital watermark; means determining an authenticity of the image data or video data based on the second digital watermark; means for analyzing the image data or video data to derive the information; and means for triggering an action based at least in part on the information and the authenticity of the image data or video data, wherein the action comprises at least one of;
i) applying a credit or coupon to a purchase, or ii) regulating entry to an event, movie or secure area.
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22. An apparatus comprising:
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means for receiving audio data rendered by a handheld computing device, wherein the audio data comprises a fragile digital watermark comprising information, wherein the second digital watermark is lost when the image data or video data is processed, and wherein the first digital watermark and the second digital watermark are embedded in the audio data through alterations to audibly-perceptible elements of the audio data; means for analyzing the audio data to detect the second digital watermark; means determining an authenticity of the audio data based on the second digital watermark; means for analyzing the audio data to derive the information; and means for triggering an action based at least in part on the information and the authenticity of the audio data, wherein the action comprises at least one action of;
i) applying a credit or coupon to a purchase, or ii) regulating entry to an event, movie or secure area.
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