Multi-media tool for creating and transmitting artistic works

a multi-media and artistic technology, applied in the field of multi-media tools for creating and transmitting artistic works, to achieve the effect of quick and easy creation of highly personalized electronic artwork, more personalization, and quick and easy creation of personalized

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-17
BUCKAROO ACQUISITION
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Benefits of technology

The tool enhances personalization and perceived thoughtfulness of online greetings, making them more appreciated than traditional eCards by allowing collaborative, multi-media creations that can be tailored to specific occasions and recipients.

Problems solved by technology

A problem with eCards is that they are perceived by users as being a ‘cheap’ and ‘less thoughtful’ alternative to paper cards.

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[0020]The present invention is directed towards a web based system for creating collaborative multi-media works of art. The system uses a server computer and a plurality of user computers that are coupled through a network such as the Internet. In the preferred embodiment, the inventive multi-media system is accessible through a website that allows the user to access tools to create multi-media artistic works through a browser program. In order to facilitate the combining of different types of works, the system uses different tools to create different types of artwork or input other works of art. These tools include: a drawing tool, an audio tool, a video tool, a photo tool, an animation tool, a text tool, and an interactive tool, etc. In an embodiment, the web site provides a set of tools that can be accessed by any number of users. With reference to FIG. 1, in an embodiment, the user interface provides a plurality of tools that are accessed through tabs 109 on the user interface s...

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Abstract

A system for collaboratively producing artwork includes a server and a plurality of user computers coupled to a network. The server transmits a request for submissions to collaborators and who prepare portions of the artwork using multimedia tools provided by the server computer. The collaborators transmit their completed portions of the artwork back to the server computer where they are compiled and transmitted to a recipient on a designated time.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 546,159, “MULTI-MEDIA TOOL FOR CREATING AND TRANSMITTING ARTISTIC WORKS” filed on Oct. 10, 2006, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 729,134, hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]With Internet technology, electronic greeting cards or eCards have been developed which are transmitted by e-mail to recipients. Historically eCards have aimed at replicating the features of paper cards online. They have the added value of being animated and can include audio. The eCards are typically selected from a limited catalog of preprogrammed eCards. Once the desired card is selected, the user writes a message that is displayed as text with the eCard. The user provides the destination e-mail address and the selects a date to transmit the card. On the designated date, an e-mail notification is sent to the recipient with a link to a we...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/048G06F3/00G06F3/16
CPCG06Q10/10
InventorBIRCH, MICHAEL
OwnerBUCKAROO ACQUISITION