Patents by Inventor Marc A. Cooperman

Marc A. Cooperman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8549305
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding and decoding additional information into a stream of digitized samples in an integral manner. The information is encoded using special keys. The information is contained in the samples, not prepended or appended to the sample stream. The method makes it extremely difficult to find the information in the samples if the proper keys are not possessed by the decoder. The method does not cause a significant degradation to the sample stream. The method is used to establish ownership of copyrighted digital multimedia content and provide a disincentive to piracy of such material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Wistaria Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Patent number: 8467525
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding and decoding additional information into a stream of digitized samples in an integral manner. The information is encoded using special keys. The information is contained in the samples, not prepended or appended to the sample stream. The method makes it extremely difficult to find the information in the samples if the proper keys are not possessed by the decoder. The method does not cause a significant degradation to the sample stream. The method is used to establish ownership of copyrighted digital multimedia content and provide a disincentive to piracy of such material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Wistaria Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Patent number: 8238553
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding and decoding additional information into a stream of digitized samples in an integral manner. The information is encoded using special keys. The information is contained in the samples, not prepended or appended to the sample stream. The method makes it extremely difficult to find the information in the samples if the proper keys are not possessed by the decoder. The method does not cause a significant degradation to the sample stream. The method is used to establish ownership of copyrighted digital multimedia content and provide a disincentive to piracy of such material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Wistaria Trading, Inc
    Inventors: Scott A. Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Patent number: 8225099
    Abstract: Z-transform calculations may be used to encode (and/or decode) carrier signal independent data (e.g., digital watermarks) to a digital sample stream. Deterministic and non-deterministic components of a digital sample stream signal may be analyzed for the purposes of encoding carrier signal independent data to the digital sample stream. The carrier signal independent data may be encoded in a manner such that it is restricted or concentrated primarily in the non-deterministic signal components of the carrier signal. The signal components can include a discrete series of digital samples and/or a discreet series of carrier frequency sub-bands of the carrier signal. Z-transform calculations may be used to measure a desirability of particular locations and a sample stream in which to encode the carrier signal independent data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Wistaria Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Patent number: 8175330
    Abstract: The implementations of digital watermarks can be optimally suited to particular transmission, distribution and storage mediums given the nature of digitally-sampled audio, video and other multimedia works. Watermark application parameters can be adapted to the individual characteristics of a given digital sample stream. Watermark information can be either carried in individual samples or in relationships between multiple samples, such as in a waveform shape. More optimal models may be obtained to design watermark systems that are tamper-resistant given the number and breadth of existent digitized sample options with different frequency and time components. The highest quality of a given content signal may be maintained as it is mastered, with the watermark suitably hidden, taking into account usage of digital filters and error correction. The quality of the underlying content signals can be used to identify and highlight advantageous locations for the insertion of digital watermarks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Wistaria Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Patent number: 8121343
    Abstract: The implementations of digital watermarks can be optimally suited to particular transmission, distribution and storage mediums given the nature of digitally-sampled audio, video and other multimedia works. Watermark application parameters can be adapted to the individual characteristics of a given digital sample stream. Watermark information can be either carried in individual samples or in relationships between multiple samples, such as in a waveform shape. More optimal models may be obtained to design watermark systems that are tamper-resistant given the number and breadth of existent digitized sample options with different frequency and time components. The highest quality of a given content signal may be maintained as it is mastered, with the watermark suitably hidden, taking into account usage of digital filters and error correction. The quality of the underlying content signals can be used to identify and highlight advantageous locations for the insertion of digital watermarks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Wistaria Trading, Inc
    Inventors: Scott Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Publication number: 20110305365
    Abstract: The implementations of digital watermarks can be optimally suited to particular transmission, distribution and storage mediums given the nature of digitally-sampled audio, video and other multimedia works. Watermark application parameters can be adapted to the individual characteristics of a given digital sample stream. Watermark information can be either carried in individual samples or in relationships between multiple samples, such as in a waveform shape. More optimal models may be obtained to design watermark systems that are tamper-resistant given the number and breadth of existent digitized sample options with different frequency and time components. The highest quality of a given content signal may be maintained as it is mastered, with the watermark suitably hidden, taking into account usage of digital filters and error correction. The quality of the underlying content signals can be used to identify and highlight advantageous locations for the insertion of digital watermarks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Scott Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Patent number: 8046841
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding and decoding additional information into a stream of digitized samples in an integral manner. The information is encoded using special keys. The information is contained in the samples, not prepended or appended to the sample stream. The method makes it extremely difficult to find the information in the samples if the proper keys are not possessed by the decoder. The method does not cause a significant degradation to the sample stream. The method is used to establish ownership of copyrighted digital multimedia content and provide a disincentive to piracy of such material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Wistaria Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Publication number: 20110103639
    Abstract: The implementations of digital watermarks can be optimally suited to particular transmission, distribution and storage mediums given the nature of digitally-sampled audio, video and other multimedia works. Watermark application parameters can be adapted to the individual characteristics of a given digital sample stream. Watermark information can be either carried in individual samples or in relationships between multiple samples, such as in a waveform shape. More optimal models may be obtained to design watermark systems that are tamper-resistant given the number and breadth of existent digitized sample options with different frequency and time components. The highest quality of a given content signal may be maintained as it is mastered, with the watermark suitably hidden, taking into account usage of digital filters and error correction. The quality of the underlying content signals can be used to identify and highlight advantageous locations for the insertion of digital watermarks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: SCOTT MOSKOWITZ, Marc Cooperman
  • Publication number: 20110069864
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding and decoding additional information into a stream of digitized samples in an integral manner. The information is encoded using special keys. The information is contained in the samples, not prepended or appended to the sample stream. The method makes it extremely difficult to find the information in the samples if the proper keys are not possessed by the decoder. The method does not cause a significant degradation to the sample stream. The method is used to establish ownership of copyrighted digital multimedia content and provide a disincentive to piracy of such material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: SCOTT MOSKOWITZ, MARC COOPERMAN
  • Patent number: 7870393
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding and decoding additional information into a stream of digitized samples in an integral manner. The information is encoded using special keys. The information is contained in the samples, not prepended or appended to the sample stream. The method makes it extremely difficult to find the information in the samples if the proper keys are not possessed by the decoder. The method does not cause a significant degradation to the sample stream. The method is used to establish ownership of copyrighted digital multimedia content and provide a disincentive to piracy of such material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Wistaria Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Publication number: 20100313033
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding and decoding additional information into a stream of digitized samples in an integral manner. The information is encoded using special keys. The information is contained in the samples, not prepended or appended to the sample stream. The method makes it extremely difficult to find the information in the samples if the proper keys are not possessed by the decoder. The method does not cause a significant degradation to the sample stream. The method is used to establish ownership of copyrighted digital multimedia content and provide a disincentive to piracy of such material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Scott A. Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Patent number: 7761712
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding and decoding additional information into a stream of digitized samples in an integral manner. The information is encoded using special keys. The information is contained in the samples, not prepended or appended to the sample stream. The method makes it extremely difficult to find the information in the samples if the proper keys are not possesed by the decoder. The method does not cause a significant degradation to the sample stream. The method is used to establish ownership of copyrighted digital multimedia content and provide a disincentive to piracy of such material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Wistaria Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Patent number: 7730317
    Abstract: Z-transform calculations may be used to encode (and/or decode) carrier signal independent data (e.g., digital watermarks) to a digital sample stream. Deterministic and non-deterministic components of a digital sample stream signal may be analyzed for the purposes of encoding carrier signal independent data to the digital sample stream. The carrier signal independent data may be encoded in a manner such that it is restricted or concentrated primarily in the non-deterministic signal components of the carrier signal. The signal components can include a discrete series of digital samples and/or a discreet series of carrier frequency sub-bands of the carrier signal. Z-transform calculations may be used to measure a desirability of particular locations and a sample stream in which to encode the carrier signal independent data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Wistaria Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Publication number: 20090220074
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding and decoding additional information into a stream of digitized samples in an integral manner. The information is encoded using special keys. The information is contained in the samples, not prepended or appended to the sample stream. The method makes it extremely difficult to find the information in the samples if the proper keys are not possessed by the decoder. The method does not cause a significant degradation to the sample stream. The method is used to establish ownership of copyrighted digital multimedia content and provide a disincentive to piracy of such material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Scott A. Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Patent number: 7568100
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding and decoding additional information into a stream of digitized samples in an integral manner. The information is encoded using special keys. The information is contained in the samples, not prepended or appended to the sample stream. The method makes it extremely difficult to find the information in the samples if the proper keys are not possessed by the decoder. The method does not cause a significant degradation to the sample stream. The method is used to establish ownership of copyrighted digital multimedia content and provide a disincentive to piracy of such material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Wistaria Trading, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Publication number: 20080151934
    Abstract: Responsibility can be established for specific copies or instances of copies of digitized multimedia content using digital watermarks. Management and distribution of digital watermark keys (e.g., private, semiprivate and public) and the extension of information associated with such keys is implemented to create a mechanism for the securitization of multimedia titles to which the keys apply. Bandwidth rights can be created to provide for a distributed model for digital distribution of content which combines the security of a digital watermark with efficient barter mechanisms for handling the actual delivery of digital goods. Distributed keys better define rights that are traded between transacting parties in exchanging information or content. More than one party can cooperate in adding distinguished watermarks at various stages of distribution without destroying watermarks previously placed in the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Scott A. Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Publication number: 20080075277
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding and decoding additional information into a stream of digitized samples in an integral manner. The information is encoded using special keys. The information is contained in the samples, not prepended or appended to the sample stream. The method makes it extremely difficult to find the information in the samples if the proper keys are not possessed by the decoder. The method does not cause a significant degradation to the sample stream. The method is used to establish ownership of copyrighted digital multimedia content and provide a disincentive to piracy of such material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Scott Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Publication number: 20070294536
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding and decoding additional information into a stream of digitized samples in an integral manner. The information is encoded using special keys. The information is contained in the samples, not prepended or appended to the sample stream. The method makes it extremely difficult to find the information in the samples if the proper keys are not possessed by the decoder. The method does not cause a significant degradation to the sample stream. The method is used to establish ownership of copyrighted digital multimedia content and provide a disincentive to piracy of such material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman
  • Publication number: 20070113094
    Abstract: A method for applying a digital watermark to a content signal is disclosed. In accordance with such a method, a watermarking key is identified. The watermarking key includes a binary sequence and information describing application of that binary sequence to the content signal. The digital watermark is then encoded within the content signal at one or more locations determined by the watermarking key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Moskowitz, Marc Cooperman