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Automated method and apparatus to package digital content for electronic distribution using the identity of the source content
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1998-12-01
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Granted: 2002-02-05
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Expires: 2018-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A method to automatically retrieve data associated with content. An identifier is read that is stored on electronic readable medium storing content. The identifier is used to search a database for data associated with the content. Data that is associated with the content is retrieved as guided by the database. And the data retrieved is used to create a version of the content for electronic distribution. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a computer readable medium is described to carry out the above method.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth Louis Milsted
- 👤 Craig Kindell
- 👤 Qing Gong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:08
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F21/00; G06F21/10; G06F21/16; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/36; G06Q20/367; G06Q20/3674; G06Q20/38; G06Q20/382; G06Q20/3829; G06Q30/00; G06Q30/06; G06Q30/0601; G06Q30/0613; G06Q30/0617; G06Q30/0623; G06Q30/0633; H; H04; H04L; H04L63/00; H04L63/04; H04L63/0428; H04L67/00; H04L67/50; H04L67/52; H04L69/00; H04L69/30; H04L69/32; H04L69/322; H04L69/329; H04L9/00; H04L9/08; H04L9/0816; H04L9/0819; H04L9/0822; H04L9/0825; H04W; H04W4/00; H04W4/02; G06F2221/00; G06F2221/21; G06F2221/2135; H04L2209/00; H04L2209/60; H04L2209/603; H04L2463/00; H04L2463/101; H04L2463/102; H04W4/029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A method to automatically retrieve information related to content stored on media, for creating encoded content for electronic distribution over a telecommunications network, the method comprising the steps of: reading an identifier on the media; indexing into an information file containing information related to the content by using the identifier; using the information related to the content to automatically set encoding parameters, wherein the encoding parameters are automatically set based on the genre of the content as identified in the information related to the content, and wherein the encoding parameters include encoding parameters selected from the group of encoding parameters consisting of equalization levels, dynamic range, and compression; and encoding the content using the automatically set encoding parameters so as to produce encoded content.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
124 words
A method to automatically retrieve information related to content stored on media, for creating encoded content for electronic distribution over a telecommunications network, the method comprising the steps of: reading an identifier on the media; indexing into an information file containing information related to the content by using the identifier; using the information related to the content to automatically set encoding parameters, wherein the encoding parameters are automatically set based on the genre of the content as identified in the information related to the content, and wherein the encoding parameters include encoding parameters selected from the group of encoding parameters consisting of equalization levels, dynamic range, and compression; and encoding the content using the automatically set encoding parameters so as to produce encoded content.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method as defined in claim 1 , wherein the step of reading an identifier on the media includes the sub-step of reading at least one of a Universal Produce Code (UPC) identifier, an International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) identifiers and an International Standard Music Number (ISMN) identifier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
127 words
The method as defined in claim 1 , further comprising the sub-steps of: retrieving metadata used related to the content from the information file; and creating additional content for electronic distribution including usage conditions which define a user's rights and restrictions for the encoded content wherein the usage conditions include at least one of a commercial user, a non-commercial user, a number of copies the user is permitted to make, a type of media the number of copies can be made on, an indication if the content can be rented, a number of times the user can play the content, a termination date after which the content is no longer playable by the user, and a release date after which time the user may play the content.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method as defined in claim 3 , wherein the retrieving step further comprises the sub-step of: retrieving at least one of a graphic metadata, a cover art metadata, an artist metadata, a lyric metadata, a song title metadata, a producer metadata, a writer metadata and a band member metadata.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method as defined in claim 4 , wherein the retrieving step further comprises the sub-step of: retrieving an indication of a genre associated with content.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method as defined in claim 1 , wherein the reading step further comprises the sub-step of: reading an indication of a genre associated the content.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
157 words
A method to automatically retrieve data associated with content, for creating encoded content for electronic distribution over a telecommunications network, the method comprising the steps of: reading an identifier stored on an electronic readable medium storing content; using the identifier to search an information file for data associated with the content; retrieving data associated with the content from the information file; and using the data retrieved to create a version of the content for electronic distribution by performing the sub-steps of: setting the encoding parameters automatically based upon the data as associated with the content, wherein the encoding parameters are automatically set based on the genre of the content as identified in the data associated with the content; encoding the content with encoding parameters automatically set for electronic distribution; and placing in the encoded content one or more usage conditions setting a user's rights and restriction for the use of the encoded content received via electronic distribution.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
157 words
A method to automatically retrieve data associated with content, for creating encoded content for electronic distribution over a telecommunications network, the method comprising the steps of: reading an identifier stored on an electronic readable medium storing content; using the identifier to search an information file for data associated with the content; retrieving data associated with the content from the information file; and using the data retrieved to create a version of the content for electronic distribution by performing the sub-steps of: setting the encoding parameters automatically based upon the data as associated with the content, wherein the encoding parameters are automatically set based on the genre of the content as identified in the data associated with the content; encoding the content with encoding parameters automatically set for electronic distribution; and placing in the encoded content one or more usage conditions setting a user's rights and restriction for the use of the encoded content received via electronic distribution.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method as defined in claim 7 wherein the step of using the data retrieved includes the sub-step of: creating part of the metadata associated with the content for electronic distribution over the Internet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method as defined in claim 7 , wherein the step of using the data retrieved includes the sub-step of: determining the genre of the content being encoded; encoding additional content in the same genre; and setting the usage conditions for the additional content for promotional purposes.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method as defined in claim 9 , wherein the step of setting at least some encoding parameters for encoding includes encoding a master recording for electronic distribution.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method as defined in claim 7 , wherein the step of reading an identifier further comprises the sub-step of: reading an identifier stored as a watermark in the content.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method as defined in claim 7 , wherein the step of reading an identifier further comprises the sub-step of: creating an identifier based on a data length of the content.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
132 words
A computer readable medium containing program instructions for automatically retrieving information related to content stored on media, for creating encoded content for electronic distribution over a telecommunications network, the program instructions comprising instructions for: reading an identifier on the media; indexing into an information file containing information related to the content by using the identifier; using the information related to the content to automatically set encoding parameters for electronic distribution, wherein the encoding parameters are automatically set based on the genre of the content as identified in the information related to the content, and wherein the encoding parameters include encoding parameters selected from the group of encoding parameters consisting of equalization levels, dynamic range, and compression; and encoding the content using the automatically set encoding parameters so as to produce encoded content.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
132 words
A computer readable medium containing program instructions for automatically retrieving information related to content stored on media, for creating encoded content for electronic distribution over a telecommunications network, the program instructions comprising instructions for: reading an identifier on the media; indexing into an information file containing information related to the content by using the identifier; using the information related to the content to automatically set encoding parameters for electronic distribution, wherein the encoding parameters are automatically set based on the genre of the content as identified in the information related to the content, and wherein the encoding parameters include encoding parameters selected from the group of encoding parameters consisting of equalization levels, dynamic range, and compression; and encoding the content using the automatically set encoding parameters so as to produce encoded content.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
The computer readable medium according to 13 , further comprising instructions for: reading at least one of a Universal Price Code (UPC) identifier, an International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) identifier and an International Standard Music Number (ISMN) identifier.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
38 words
The computer readable medium according to 13 , further comprising instructions for: reading at least one of a Universal Price Code (UPC) identifier, an International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) identifier and an International Standard Music Number (ISMN) identifier.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
125 words
The computer readable medium according to 13 , further comprising instructions for: retrieving data related to the content from the information file; and creating additional content for electronic distribution including usage conditions which define a user's rights and restrictions for the encoded content wherein the usage conditions include at least one of a commercial user, a non-commercial user, a number of copies the user is permitted to make, a type of media the number of copies can be made on, an indication if the content can be rented, a number of times the user can play the content, a termination date after which the content is no longer playable by the user, and a release date after which time the user may play the content.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
125 words
The computer readable medium according to 13 , further comprising instructions for: retrieving data related to the content from the information file; and creating additional content for electronic distribution including usage conditions which define a user's rights and restrictions for the encoded content wherein the usage conditions include at least one of a commercial user, a non-commercial user, a number of copies the user is permitted to make, a type of media the number of copies can be made on, an indication if the content can be rented, a number of times the user can play the content, a termination date after which the content is no longer playable by the user, and a release date after which time the user may play the content.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
45 words
The computer readable medium according to 15 , further comprising instructions for: retrieving at least one of a graphic metadata, a cover art metadata, an artist metadata, a lyric metadata, a song title metadata, a producer metadata, a writer metadata and a band member metadata.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
45 words
The computer readable medium according to 15 , further comprising instructions for: retrieving at least one of a graphic metadata, a cover art metadata, an artist metadata, a lyric metadata, a song title metadata, a producer metadata, a writer metadata and a band member metadata.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The computer readable medium according to 13 , further comprising instructions for: retrieving an indication of a genre associated with the content.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
22 words
The computer readable medium according to 13 , further comprising instructions for: retrieving an indication of a genre associated with the content.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
The computer readable medium according to 13 further comprising instructions for: reading an indication of a genre associated with the content.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
The computer readable medium according to 13 further comprising instructions for: reading an indication of a genre associated with the content.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
156 words
A computer readable medium containing program instructions for automatically retrieving data associated with content information related to content stored on media, the program instructions comprising instructions for: reading an identifier stored on electronic readable medium storing content; using the identifier to search an information file for data associated with the content; retrieving data associated with the content from the information file; and using the data retrieved to create a version of the content for electronic distribution by performing the sub-steps of: setting the encoding parameters automatically based upon the data associated with the content wherein the encoding parameters are automatically set based on the genre of the content as identified in the data associated with the content; encoding the content with encoding parameters automatically set for electronic distribution; and placing in the encoded content one or more usage conditions setting a user's rights and restriction for the use of the encoded content received via electronic distribution.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
156 words
A computer readable medium containing program instructions for automatically retrieving data associated with content information related to content stored on media, the program instructions comprising instructions for: reading an identifier stored on electronic readable medium storing content; using the identifier to search an information file for data associated with the content; retrieving data associated with the content from the information file; and using the data retrieved to create a version of the content for electronic distribution by performing the sub-steps of: setting the encoding parameters automatically based upon the data associated with the content wherein the encoding parameters are automatically set based on the genre of the content as identified in the data associated with the content; encoding the content with encoding parameters automatically set for electronic distribution; and placing in the encoded content one or more usage conditions setting a user's rights and restriction for the use of the encoded content received via electronic distribution.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
27 words
The computer readable medium according to 19 , further comprising instructions for: creating part of the metadata associated with the content for electronic distribution over the Internet.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
27 words
The computer readable medium according to 19 , further comprising instructions for: creating part of the metadata associated with the content for electronic distribution over the Internet.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
39 words
The computer readable medium according to 19 , further comprising instructions for: determining the genre of the content being encoded; encoding additional content in the same genre; and setting the usage conditions for the additional content for promotional purposes.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
39 words
The computer readable medium according to 19 , further comprising instructions for: determining the genre of the content being encoded; encoding additional content in the same genre; and setting the usage conditions for the additional content for promotional purposes.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
31 words
The computer readable medium according to 19 , further comprising instructions for: setting at least part of the encoding parameters for encoding a master copy of the content for electronic distribution.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
31 words
The computer readable medium according to 19 , further comprising instructions for: setting at least part of the encoding parameters for encoding a master copy of the content for electronic distribution.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
22 words
The computer readable medium according to 19 , further comprising instructions for: reading an identifier stored as a watermark in the content.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
22 words
The computer readable medium according to 19 , further comprising instructions for: reading an identifier stored as a watermark in the content.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
23 words
The computer readable medium according to 19 , further comprising instructions for: creating an identifier based on a data length of the content.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
23 words
The computer readable medium according to 19 , further comprising instructions for: creating an identifier based on a data length of the content.
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