公开(公告)号：US08407752B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US10804581

申请日：2004-03-18

Applicant: Kenneth L. Levy ,  Reed R. Stager

Inventor： Kenneth L. Levy ,  Reed R. Stager

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/10 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/4307 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/8358 ,  H04N21/8586

Abstract: This disclosure describes methods and systems for synchronizing broadcast and network content, such as web content. It also describes related technology for facilitating linking from broadcast content to related information and e-commerce on a network. One method detailed in this disclosure synchronizes broadcast content with dynamic network content at a network address. This method embeds an identifier in a broadcast, extracts the identifier embedded in broadcast content, and uses the identifier to identify corresponding network content. The method then posts the corresponding network content on a network device located at the network address (e.g., a web page at the URL of the broadcaster). The network device (e.g., web server) is responsive to requests sent to the network address to provide the network content over a network. Using this method, the broadcast content is synchronized with the corresponding network content. This approach enables the content at the broadcaster's fixed web site URL to change dynamically with the broadcast. This approach is transparent to the user, who simply visits the same URL to get more information about current programming or purchase a product currently advertised in current programming.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了用于同步广播和网络内容（诸如web内容）的方法和系统。 它还描述了有助于从广播内容链接到相关信息和网络上的电子商务的相关技术。 在本公开中详细描述的一种方法使广播内容与网络地址处的动态网络内容同步。 该方法在广播中嵌入标识符，提取嵌入在广播内容中的标识符，并使用标识符来识别对应的网络内容。 该方法然后将相应的网络内容发布在位于网络地址（例如，广播者的URL的网页）的网络设备上。 网络设备（例如，web服务器）响应于发送到网络地址的请求以通过网络提供网络内容。 使用该方法，广播内容与相应的网络内容同步。 这种方法使广播公司的固定网站URL上的内容能够随广播动态地改变。 这种方法对于用户来说是透明的，用户只需访问相同的URL即可获取有关当前编程的更多信息或购买当前编程中当前发布的产品。

公开(公告)号：US20120310726A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-06

申请号：US13590940

申请日：2012-08-21

Applicant: Kenneth L. Levy ,  Reed R. Stager

Inventor： Kenneth L. Levy ,  Reed R. Stager

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: H04N1/00323 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/32144 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/3253 ,  H04N2201/327

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to digital watermarking applications. One claim recites a method comprising: obtaining identifying information for a party seeking attribution for content to be distributed; using a programmed processor, digital watermarking the content with the identifying information; and associating an attribution action with the identifying information in a data repository; in which the attribution action is triggered when a rendering device decodes the digital watermarking and obtains the identifying information during a transaction, in which performing the attribution action does not occur when the content includes limited functionality for initial evaluation but said performing the royalty payment action does occur when the content is purchased or enabled for longer evaluation relative to the initial evaluation. Other claims and combinations are provided as well.

Abstract translation: 本公开一般涉及数字水印应用。 一个权利要求提出了一种方法，包括：获得寻求要分发的内容归属的一方的识别信息; 使用编程的处理器，使用所述识别信息对所述内容进行数字水印; 以及将属性动作与数据存储库中的识别信息相关联; 其中当渲染设备解码数字水印并且在交易期间获得识别信息时，引发归属动作，其中当内容包括用于初始评估的有限功能但执行特许权使用费支付操作时不执行归因动作 发生在内容被购买或启用以相对于初始评估进行更长时间评估时。 还提供了其他权利要求和组合。

公开(公告)号：US20120317022A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：US13590951

申请日：2012-08-21

Applicant: Kenneth L. Levy ,  Reed R. Stager

Inventor： Kenneth L. Levy ,  Reed R. Stager

IPC: H04L9/32 ,  G06F21/00 ,  G06Q20/22 ,  H04N7/167

CPC classification number: H04N1/00323 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/32144 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/3253 ,  H04N2201/327

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to methods and systems including, e.g.,: (1) steganographically embedding location information in image or audio content, where the location information is obtained from remote sources like a cell phone network or remote GPS receiver; (2) steganographically embedding participant IDs in content to ensure proper billing and royalty tracking; (3) providing fair-use content management based upon digital watermark-tracked usage; (4) providing micro-payments based upon watermarked objects for retailers; and/or (5) providing watermarked logon cards, such as watermarked hotel room keys, to better provide internet logon access control. Other systems and methods are provided as well.

Abstract translation: 本公开一般涉及包括例如以下的方法和系统：（1）在图像或音频内容中隐藏地嵌入位置信息，其中从远程源获得位置信息，如手机网络或远程GPS接收器; （2）在内容中隐藏参与者ID，以确保适当的帐单和版税跟踪; （3）基于数字水印跟踪使用提供合理使用内容管理; （4）为零售商提供基于水印的物品的微额支付; 和/或（5）提供水印登录卡，例如水印的酒店房间钥匙，以更好地提供互联网登录访问控制。 还提供了其他系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US08332478B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US09952475

申请日：2001-09-11

Applicant: Kenneth L. Levy ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads ,  Reed R. Stager ,  Tony F. Rodriguez

Inventor： Kenneth L. Levy ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads ,  Reed R. Stager ,  Tony F. Rodriguez

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F17/218 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N1/32144 ,  H04N1/32272 ,  H04N2201/3205 ,  H04N2201/3219

Abstract: The disclosure describes a method of connecting multimedia content to a network resource. This method operates in a computer network environment. Operating in a network connected device, the method extracts an identifier from a media signal, such as from a digital watermark, perceptual hash, or other machine extracted signal identifier. It then sends the identifier to a network along with context information indicating device type information. From the network, the method receives related data associated with the media signal via the identifier. The related data is adapted to the network connected device based on the device type information. This device type information may include a display type, so that the related date may be formatted for rendering on the display type of the device. This device type information may also include a connection speed so that the related data may be optimized for the connection speed of the device.

Abstract translation: 本公开描述了将多媒体内容连接到网络资源的方法。 该方法在计算机网络环境中运行。 在网络连接设备中操作，该方法从诸如从数字水印，感知散列或其他机器提取的信号标识符的媒体信号中提取标识符。 然后将标识符与指示设备类型信息的上下文信息一起发送到网络。 从网络中，该方法通过标识符接收与媒体信号相关联的相关数据。 相关数据根据设备类型信息适应网络连接设备。 该设备类型信息可以包括显示类型，使得相关日期可以被格式化以在设备的显示类型上呈现。 该设备类型信息还可以包括连接速度，使得可以针对设备的连接速度优化相关数据。

公开(公告)号：US07020304B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-28

申请号：US10350276

申请日：2003-01-22

Applicant: Adnan M. Alattar ,  Kenneth L. Levy ,  Reed R. Stager ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads ,  Eric E. Ellingson

Inventor： Adnan M. Alattar ,  Kenneth L. Levy ,  Reed R. Stager ,  Geoffrey B. Rhoads ,  Eric E. Ellingson

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/0085 ,  G06T1/0064 ,  G06T1/0071 ,  G06T2201/0051 ,  G06T2201/0052 ,  G06T2201/0061 ,  G06T2201/0065 ,  G06T2201/0601

Abstract: This disclosure describes several video watermarking and fingerprinting enhancements. These enhancements include synchronizing watermark detectors with one-dimensional calibration signals, layering digital watermarks, watermarks for version control, compressed domain watermarking, watermarking of video object layers, key channel watermark embedding for video, robust fingerprinting of video and watermarking of scalable video.

公开(公告)号：US08250660B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-21

申请号：US11567128

申请日：2006-12-05

Applicant: Kenneth L. Levy ,  Reed R. Stager

Inventor： Kenneth L. Levy ,  Reed R. Stager

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04N1/00323 ,  G06F19/00 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/32144 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/3253 ,  H04N2201/327

Abstract: Methods and systems include, e.g.,: (1) steganographically embedding location information in images, where the location information is obtained from remote sources like a cell phone network or remote GPS receiver; (2) steganographically embedding participant IDs in content to ensure proper billing and royalty tracking; (3) providing fair-use content management based upon digital watermark-tracked usage; (4) providing micro-payments based upon watermarked ID cards for retailers; and/or (5) providing watermarked logon cards, such as watermarked hotel room keys, to better provide internet logon access control. Other systems and methods are provided as well.

Abstract translation: 方法和系统包括例如：（1）在图像中隐藏地嵌入位置信息，其中位置信息从诸如手机网络或远程GPS接收器的远程源获得; （2）在内容中隐藏参与者ID，以确保适当的计费和版税跟踪; （3）基于数字水印跟踪使用提供合理使用内容管理; （4）为零售商提供基于水印的身份证的小额支付; 和/或（5）提供水印登录卡，例如水印的酒店房间钥匙，以更好地提供互联网登录访问控制。 还提供了其他系统和方法。