Abstract: A method of performing digital asset management of content is provided. The content is identified with an identifier. The identifier can be identified with a digital watermark, header file, or both. The identifier is linked to usage rules to regulate usage and protect the content. The usage rules can be maintained on a remote or local database or server. Once extracted, an identifier is used to index the database to locate a corresponding usage rule, and can be used to override copy control information with proper purchase and subsequent protection. Content can be managed from such. In another embodiment, an identifier is used to track usage, such as amount of content viewed, time played, and copies made. In yet another embodiment, a content identifier is used to regulate content throughout a distribution chain, and a distributed set of databases with information relevant only to the owner of the database act as one database due to a central router.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to audio and video processing, e.g., with digital watermarking. One claim recites an apparatus including: electronic memory for buffering data representing audio or video, and an electronic processor.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to audio and video processing, e.g., with digital watermarking. One claim recites an apparatus including: electronic memory for buffering data representing audio or video, and an electronic processor.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to digital watermarking and other forms of content identification. One claim recites a method including: receiving audio or video content, the audio or video content comprising at least two digital watermark payload layers, a first watermark payload layer comprising a content identifier which uniquely identifies the content, and a second watermark payload layer comprising a distributor identifier which identifies a distributor or distribution channel associated with the content; utilizing a processor or electronic processing circuitry, embedding a third digital watermark payload layer in the audio or video content, said act of embedding transforms at least some data representing the audio or video content to embed the digital watermark payload, where each of the first watermark payload layer, the second watermark payload layer and the third digital watermark payload layer are embedded in the audio or video content with different watermark protocols.

Abstract: A method of performing digital asset management of media content. In this method, a watermark reader device reads a watermark embedded into media content. The watermark conveys watermark information, such as a content identifier and creator identifier. The reader forwards the watermark information to a router. The router then uses the watermark information to find a metadata database identifier. It then sends a request for metadata along with the watermark information to the metadata database identified by the metadata database identifier. The metadata database uses the watermark information to find related metadata for the media content and sends the related metadata to the reader device.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inventive architectural framework for use in audio/video commerce applications. In one embodiment, message types are used in different applications. These applications may be conceptualized as falling into three classes: 1) broadcast monitoring, copyright communication, copy/play control, file verification, and PC connected e-commerce; 2) forensic tracking, content monitoring, and asset management; and 3) set-top box connected e-commerce.

Abstract: A method of performing digital asset management of media content. In this method, a watermark reader device reads a watermark embedded into media content. The watermark conveys watermark information, such as a content identifier and creator identifier. The reader forwards the watermark information to a router. The router then uses the watermark information to find a metadata database identifier. It then sends a request for metadata along with the watermark information to the metadata database identified by the metadata database identifier. The metadata database uses the watermark information to find related metadata for the media content and sends the related metadata to the reader device.

Abstract: A method of performing digital asset management of content is provided. The content is identified with an identifier. The identifier can be identified with a digital watermark, header file, or both. The identifier is linked to usage rules to regulate usage and protect the content. The usage rules can be maintained on a remote or local database or server. Once extracted, an identifier is used to index the database to locate a corresponding usage rule, and can be used to override copy control information with proper purchase and subsequent protection. Content can be managed from such. In another embodiment, an identifier is used to track usage, such as amount of content viewed, time played, and copies made. In yet another embodiment, a content identifier is used to regulate content throughout a distribution chain, and a distributed set of databases with information relevant only to the owner of the database act as one database due to a central router.

Abstract: Content identifiers are provided to uniquely identify content, or a subset of the content. The content identifiers are used to index corresponding interactive data. The interactive data may be maintained in a central base, or may be distributed to routers in various subsets. In one embodiment, a set-top box receives content in an interactive television system. The content is digitally watermarked to include content identifiers. The set-top box includes a watermark decoder, which detects the watermark identifier. The identifier is used to access information, such as interactive data. The interactive data is then used to access interactive content. In another embodiment, interactive data and/or content are pushed to the set-top box. In addition, the context of the situation can be communicate to improve the interactive experience.