Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for identifying and transferring digital media assets within a system through the use of identification data. The identification data is applied to each transferred copy and includes data specific to the customer and digital media asset. To facilitate transfers and ease of use the digital media assets can be made DRM-free.

Abstract: Digital media assets are managed within an electronic network distribution system. A management computing system coupled to the network prepares a digital asset for transfer over the network in accordance with a set of distribution rules. A modified version of the digital asset includes a unique identification number associated with a first instantiation of the digital asset. The management computing system tracks transfers of the digital asset based on separate instantiations of the asset created for each transfer occurring over the network.

Abstract: Digital media assets are distributed through the use of identification data. A rights-holder server is adapted to introduce a digital asset which is associated with a set of distribution rules. The digital assets are stored on host servers and a management server tracks transfers of the digital asset over the network.

Abstract: Digital assets are tracked through the use of digital serial numbers. Systems equipped with the present invention can uniquely identify copies of assets within it. Assets that originate within the system can be uniquely identified even outside the system. The transaction history can be traced by looking up the transaction history associated with an assets' serial number. The serial number applied to an asset is unique to each transaction and can be applied at the time a copy is made. Database entries are created that link each unique serial number to aspects of the transaction. Each serial number can reference details about a particular transaction such as parties involved, date and time of copy, ownership, terms of use, and payment terms.

Abstract: Digital media assets are introduced within an electronic network distribution system. A computer coupled to the electronic network distribution system includes one or more software routines that receive/store the digital assets; process administration information including an asset identifier and a rights-holder identifier; and interact with a digital asset management system to generate a modified version of the digital assets based on the administration information and tracking history information. The digital asset is configured so that a tracking history can be maintained for each transfer of separate instantiations of the digital asset.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for tracking of digital assets within a system through the use of digital serial numbers. Systems equipped with the present invention can uniquely identify copies of assets within it. Assets that originate within the system can be uniquely identified even outside the system. Their transaction history within the system can be traced by looking up the transaction history associated with an assets' serial number. The serial number applied to an asset is unique to each transaction and applied at the time a copy is made. Database entries are created that link each unique serial number to aspects of the transaction. Each serial number references details about a particular transaction such as parties involved, date and time of copy, ownership, terms of use, and payment terms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for identifying and transferring digital media assets within a system through the use of identification data. The identification data is applied to each transferred copy and includes data specific to the customer and digital media asset. To facilitate transfers and ease of use the digital media assets can be made DRM-free.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for identifying and converting digital media assets within a system through the use of identification data. A client device is examined to detect media assets lacking such identification data; the identification data is then applied to each detected asset with data specific to the customer and digital media asset. To facilitate transfers and ease of use the digital media assets can be made DRM-free.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for tracking of digital assets within a system through the use of digital serial numbers. Systems equipped with the present invention can uniquely identify copies of assets within it. Assets that originate within the system can be uniquely identified even outside the system. Their transaction history within the system can be traced by looking up the transaction history associated with an assets' serial number. The serial number applied to an asset is unique to each transaction and applied at the time a copy is made. Database entries are created that link each unique serial number to aspects of the transaction. Each serial number references details about a particular transaction such as parties involved, date and time of copy, ownership, terms of use, and payment terms.