Copyrighted work transfer management system

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a system that enables customers to easily select desired works from among a huge number of works, clarifies trading of the works and contracts for copyright rights for both the creators and the purchasers, and enables smooth copyright transfer. [Solution] This system adopts a means which: is provided with an ascending bid auction function and a descending bid auction function; enables a seller to list an item by transmitting at least listing price information, lowest desired successful bid price information, and the like as auction information to a management server via the seller terminal and the Internet line; switches to the normal ascending bid auction function when bid information is entered within a prescribed time from the start of the auction; switches to the descending bid auction function when no bid information is entered; performs auction processing as well as transmitting and receiving information regarding transfer of copyright; and inputs and outputs item delivery processing information and payment processing information.

Description

Copyright transfer management system

[0001] The present invention relates to a system for managing the transfer of copyrighted works, and more specifically to a system that enables smooth transactions regarding the transfer of copyrighted works between sellers and purchasers, including the transfer of tangible property and the transfer of copyright as intangible property, by utilizing online auction sites and crowdfunding.

[0002] In recent years, the sale of art, like other goods, has seen the emergence of internet-based auction sites and dedicated art sales sites, providing more opportunities for artworks to be seen than ever before. However, in addition to historical masterpieces and works by emerging artists, there are also many young artists who have just graduated from art school, and many unknown artists who, for various reasons, are creating artworks that are endlessly diverse. From the creator's perspective, it can be a challenge to get their work noticed among such a large number of works. On the other hand, it can also be difficult for potential buyers to find the piece they want from the vast amount of work available. Therefore, there is a need for a system that allows creators to appeal to those they want to see their work, and for potential buyers to select works that meet their desired criteria. Furthermore, some people who simply want to support the art, rather than seek profit, do not necessarily seek to acquire the artwork.

[0003] Furthermore, copyright issues arise when buying and selling art. The transfer of ownership rights as tangible assets and the transfer of copyright rights as intangible assets are intricately intertwined when it comes to the transfer of art, making it extremely difficult for artists who are focused on creating their own works of art to understand. As a result, artists often buy and sell their works without fully understanding the terms, which can lead to copyright issues later. To address this issue, some digital illustrations and copyrighted music have technological measures in place to restrict unauthorized use. Therefore, there is a need for a system that allows artists and buyers to easily negotiate contracts regarding the sale and purchase of art and the transfer of copyright rights, not only for online auctions but also for paintings, sculptures, and other artworks sold at venues.

[0004] Traditional ascending auctions run into problems when there are no buyers at the price the seller wants. In this case, the listing is withdrawn after a certain amount of time has passed. However, one of the features of online auctions is that even in such cases, the seller can easily change the price and relist the item. Therefore, there is a demand for systems that expand bidding opportunities by using descending auctions in addition to ascending auctions.

[0005] In an attempt to solve the above-mentioned problems, various technical proposals have been made. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology entitled "Image or video compositing system with copyright royalty claim function," which is publicly known (see Patent Document 1). Specifically, the objective of the present invention is to provide a system for providing a service for compositing images and videos using information terminals, which allows a user to distinguish between essential and non-essential materials that must be used in a composite image, and to calculate and charge the user the total copyright usage fee for the materials used in compositing images and videos. The solution is as follows: "When a user reads a QR code (registered trademark) or the like distributed in a specific area with their information terminal, the compositing system displays image and video materials that can be composited with the images and videos held by the user's information terminal, along with their usage fees, distinguishing whether they are essential for compositing or not, and then uses the displayed materials to compose or create a prototype image. In addition, the copyright usage fee for the materials currently being used is displayed on the prototype screen, and copyright usage fees for the materials used are charged only when the prototype screen is actually used for storage, transmission, or downloading." This technology is similar to the present invention in that it can calculate and charge users copyright usage fees for copyrighted works, thereby enabling copyright management. However, the technology of Patent Document 1 targets two-dimensional images or videos as raw materials, and is not capable of dealing in actual three-dimensional artworks.

[0006] Furthermore, Patent Document 2 discloses a technology entitled "P2P network application software program and distribution technology for efficiently distributing copyrighted works over an information and communication network while protecting copyrights," which is publicly known (see Patent Document 1). Specifically, the technology aims to "realize at low cost information and communication technology that efficiently distributes digital artworks while respecting the role played by authors and artists in society, allows users to efficiently find artworks they like, and assists in providing fair compensation and recognition to authors and artists when using their works, thereby contributing to the creation of new copyrighted works and the development of society and culture." The solution to this problem is to provide a network software application program (P2P software program) that has the functions of generating key pairs for asymmetric key cryptography using RSA cryptography and elliptic curve cryptography, generating digital signatures, and managing the statistical distribution of the total number of computers participating in the P2P network and performance values, thereby controlling the interconnection topology of computer nodes and the amount of communication data between computer nodes, and copyright protection functions utilizing digital signature technology." However, this invention is specialized for digital artworks and features encryption to provide fair compensation and evaluation to authors and artists. It also shares some common problems with the present invention, such as the ability to efficiently discover favorite works. However, the technical means for solving the problem differs from that of the present invention, which increases the chances of winning a bid by adopting a configuration that combines the functions of both ascending and descending auctions. Therefore, the invention described in Patent Document 2 does not solve the problem of the present invention.

[0007] Furthermore, Patent Document 3 discloses a technology entitled "Copyright Management Method and System," which is publicly known (see Patent Document 3). Specifically, the problem addressed by the invention is that "the present invention relates to a copyright management method and system, and aims to provide a copyright management method and system capable of enforcing payment of legitimate copyright fees for digital shoplifting." The solution is described as comprising "a portable communication device including a photographing means for photographing external information upon receiving a photographing activation instruction, a photographing information storage means for storing the photographed data, an IC tag reading means for reading IC tag information, an IC tag information analysis means for analyzing whether the read IC tag information is copyright information, a copyright usage history storage means for storing part or all of the copyright information as copyright usage history information if the IC tag information is copyright information, and a copyright usage history settlement center for receiving royalty information from the communication means within the portable communication device and settling copyright royalties." The inventions in question share a common structure for copyright management in that the IC tag information includes copyright information and royalties are settled based on the usage history. However, the present invention does not yet solve the problems associated with the transfer of ownership of tangible artworks or the centralized management of copyright transfers.

[0008] The inventor of the present application has already developed a technology entitled "Copyright Work Transfer Management System" and obtained a patent for it (see Patent Document 4). Specifically, the problem of this invention is "to provide a system that allows customers to easily select the work they want from a vast number of works, and that clarifies the buying and selling of the work and the copyright contract for both the author and the purchaser, enabling a smooth transfer of copyright," and the solution is "a system that manages the transfer of copyright works, comprising a contributor terminal, a management server, an Internet connection, an auction site program with copyright management functionality, and a buyer terminal, and that is equipped with an auction function, a shopping function, a work characteristic search function, a copyright transfer management function, a function for displaying author characteristic information, and a matching function, and that allows information on search elements based on human emotions and sensibilities, such as style, seasonal feeling, color tone, overall image, and other characteristics, to be input from the contributor terminal, and that enables searches to be performed using search conditions from the buyer terminal based on the input information." However, this invention leaves open the problem that the submitted work is not necessarily sold, and it is not possible to provide an opportunity to expand the chances of bidding.

[0009] JP 2021-15580 A JP 2008-136063 A JP 2005-310033 A Japanese Patent No. 7058134 A

[0010] The present invention is a system that allows customers to easily select the work they desire from a vast number of artworks, etc., and allows for clear and smooth transfer of copyright between the seller and the buyer regarding the sale and purchase of the work and the contractual contents of the copyright rights, thereby expanding the chances of winning a bid, and aims to provide a system that also has crowdfunding functions.

[0011] The present invention is a system for managing the transfer of works and copyrights, which comprises a seller terminal, a management server, an internet connection, an auction site program, and a buyer terminal. The auction site program has both a normal ascending auction function and a descending auction function, and a seller can put an item up for auction by sending at least the listing price information, the lowest desired bid price information, information about the work, and information about the author as auction information to the management server via the seller terminal and the internet connection. The item is displayed on the buyer terminal based on the auction information, and if a bid equal to or higher than the listing price is entered from the buyer terminal within a predetermined time from the start of the auction for the item, the system switches to the normal ascending auction function, and if no bid is entered, the system switches to the descending auction function, and performs each auction process. The system also transmits and receives information about the transfer of copyright between the successful bidder and the seller, and employs means for inputting and outputting information about the delivery process and payment process for the item.

[0012] The present invention can also employ a means for including clearance price information in the auction information, and for making it possible for a bid higher than the clearance price to be accepted at that time when the bid is entered into the management server.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention has a function for searching copyrighted work characteristics, and by using the AI, it is possible to adopt a means for learning search elements based on human emotions and sensibilities regarding the style, seasonal feeling, color tone, overall image, and other characteristics, thereby enabling searches.

[0014] Furthermore, the present invention can also employ a means configured such that the auction site program has a crowdfunding function.

[0015] Furthermore, the copyrighted work transfer management system of the present invention provides not only the conventional ascending auction function but also the descending auction function, which has the excellent effect of providing another chance to bid on products that would have been closed in the past.

[0016] The copyright transfer management system of the present invention has the excellent effect of clarifying the complex contractual content between the ownership of artworks as tangible objects and the copyright of copyrighted works as intangible objects, and facilitating the process between the parties up to the conclusion of the contract.

[0017] Furthermore, the copyrighted work transfer management system according to the present invention has the excellent effect of providing an opportunity to make public the creations of art students and unknown creators who have few opportunities to make their works public, as well as creators who create works despite being subject to considerable restrictions in their daily and social lives, such as children and senior creators.

[0018] Furthermore, the copyrighted work transfer management system according to the present invention has the excellent effect of enabling those wishing to purchase artworks to efficiently search for the artworks they desire.

[0019] Furthermore, if the copyright transfer management system according to the present invention is configured with a crowdfunding function, it will have the excellent effect of enabling potential art buyers to efficiently search for the works they desire, in parallel with the auction.

[0020] Fig. 1 is a flowchart showing the basic configuration of a copyrighted work transfer management system according to the present invention. Fig. 2 is a flowchart explaining a downward bidding auction function in the copyrighted work transfer management system according to the present invention. Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the configuration of options related to copyright contracts in the copyrighted work transfer management system according to the present invention. Fig. 4 is a flowchart explaining the configuration in which a crowdfunding function is added to the copyrighted work transfer management system according to the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing the basic configuration of a copyrighted work transfer management system 1 according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the copyrighted work transfer management system 1 according to the present invention is a system for managing the transfer relationship of copyrighted works and copyrights, which comprises a seller terminal, a management server 20, an internet line 30, an auction site program 40, and a buyer terminal 60. The auction site program 40 has both a normal ascending auction function 41 and a descending auction function 43. As auction information 50, the seller provides at least listing price information 51, minimum desired successful bid information 52, copyrighted work information 61, and author information 81. The most notable feature of this system is that it allows an item to be put up for auction by transmitting the information to the management server 20 via the seller's terminal and the internet line 30, and the item is displayed on the buyer's terminal 60 based on auction information 50. If bid information 104 equal to or higher than the auction price is entered from the buyer's terminal 60 within a specified time from the start of the auction for the item, the system switches to the normal upward bidding auction function 41, and if no bid is entered, the system switches to the downward bidding auction function 43, and performs the respective auction processes, sends and receives information regarding the transfer of copyright between the successful bidder and the seller, and inputs and outputs information regarding the delivery process and payment process 90 for the item.

[0022] The copyrighted work transfer management system 1 is a system for managing the transfer relationship of copyrighted works, which is composed of a seller terminal 10, management servers 20 and 30, an auction site program 40, and a buyer terminal 60. Each of the components will be explained below. However, the display is merely an example and is not limited to this.

[0023] The seller terminal 10 is an internet-connected computer, a mobile terminal such as a tablet, or a mobile phone such as a smartphone. It is a small portable device for carrying and handling information such as schedules, to-do lists, address books, and memos, and is generally called a personal digital assistant (PDA). In the present invention, the seller terminal 10 is a device for inputting information such as the management server 20, seller information, copyrighted work information 61, author information 81, and copyright information 100.

[0024] The management server 20 is a network data repository connecting the Internet line 30, the seller terminal 10, and the buyer terminal 60, and is responsible for providing the data constituting the auction site program 40 of the present invention to the seller and buyer terminals. Specifically, a large number of FreeBSD servers are basically divided by function, and while maintaining their independence, they cooperate with each other to ultimately form a single large auction system. The auction site of the present invention also takes into consideration availability and scalability in preparation for recovery from failures and increased access, and is composed of function servers such as master, product list, search, image, and My Auction. The most important of these is the "master," which handles major processes such as listing and bidding.

[0025] The Internet line 30 is a global information and communication network that interconnects multiple computer networks using the Internet Protocol Suite and is used all over the world. The Internet line 30 also includes telephone communication line networks, and within the mobile communication network, includes lines used not only for voice communication by mobile phones but also for Internet communication by mobile terminals such as PDAs.

[0026] The auction site program 40 is a program for performing an auction function using bidding information 104 based on two criteria: the value of the listing price information 51 at the start of the auction, and a price based on the lowest desired bid price information 52, and has a program for executing both a normal ascending auction function 41 and a descending auction function 43.

[0027] The auction information 50 is information uploaded at the start of the auction, including author information 81, copyrighted work information 61, and price information input by the seller using the seller terminal 10, as well as selection information for the object, rights, and license to be transferred.

[0028] The listing price information 51 is price information at the start of the auction. This information is a feature of the copyright transfer management system 1 according to the present invention, and is used as a reference price information to lower the listing price using the listing price information 51 as a reference price. If a bid is made at a price higher than this, the normal ascending auction function 41 is activated, and if no bids are made within a predetermined time, the descending auction function 43 is activated.

[0029] The minimum bid price information 52 is information that sets the lowest bid price desired by the seller that will be accepted as a successful bid. Basically, it is not possible to set a listing price or enter a bid amount lower than the minimum bid price information 52 value set here. However, this does not apply when a new minimum bid price information 52 is set lower than the minimum bid price information 52 in the downward auction function 43.

[0030] The clearance price information 53 is a price at which a bid equal to or higher than the set clearance price is confirmed as a successful bid at that time.

[0031] There are various data structures within auction systems, and commonly used types include hash files, on-memory data, and RDBMS (MySQL (registered trademark), Oracle, etc.), each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, an appropriate data structure is constructed based on the number of files to be processed, taking into account advantages such as ease of data expansion and maintenance.

[0032] In the ascending auction function 41, a seller transmits necessary information from the seller terminal 10, such as the successful bid price for the work he or she is putting up for auction, and the information is made public, allowing interested parties to make bids, and the bidder who makes a bid higher than the price of the previous bid wins the auction. However, if a clearance price is set, the bidder can win the auction when the clearance price is reached.

[0033] The downward bidding auction function 43 is a function that, in the upward bidding auction function 41, lowers the set price if no bid information 104 higher than the starting price is entered, and after a predetermined time has passed, if there is bid information 104, outputs successful bid information 105 at the price at that time; if there is no bid information 104 even after the predetermined time has passed, the set price is lowered, and if it falls below the minimum desired successful bid price information 52, the price is returned to the initial state, or the item can be relisted by entering change information for the minimum desired successful bid price information 52.

[0034] The auction information 50 is input by the seller from the seller terminal 10 via the internet line 30, including author information 81, copyrighted work information 61, price information 56 and a purpose selection such as transfer.

[0035] The selling price information 51 is the price at the start of the auction, and is at least higher than the price based on the minimum desired bid price information 52 .

[0036] The minimum bid price information 52 sets the lowest bid price desired by the seller that will be accepted as a successful bid. In general, it is not possible to set a listing price or enter a bid amount lower than the minimum bid price information 52 set here. However, this does not apply when a new minimum bid price information 52 is set lower than the minimum bid price information 52 in the downward auction function 43.

[0037] The clearance price information 53 is a function that determines the sale and purchase of the product when a bid is made for a price equal to or higher than the set clearance price.

[0038] The auction process 54 is a process of transferring the item and making payment between the successful bidder and the seller.

[0039] The item delivery processing information 55 is information necessary for the process of delivering the item from the seller to the successful bidder in the event of a successful bid, and the delivery process is carried out based on this information.

[0040] The price information 56 is information related to the price input by the seller. Specifically, it includes at least the selling price information 51 and the lowest desired bid price information 52, and furthermore, the clearance price information 53 is input as needed.

[0041] The applicant terminal 60 is an electronic device that uses the copyrighted work transfer management system 1 of the present invention to search for desired artworks and transmit bidding information 104, and is a device that performs these communications using the Internet line 30.

[0042] The copyrighted work information 61 includes classification information for large genres, such as paintings, prints, sculptures, or pottery, and for smaller genres, it includes classification information for a wide variety of subjects, such as style, color tone, size, weight, and even abstract paintings and modern art.

[0043] The work characteristic search function 70 not only selects from the work information 61 the genre, size, material and other search elements that allow the applicant to objectively grasp information about the work of art desired from among the submitted works of art, but also inputs information on search elements based on human emotions and sensibilities, such as style, seasonal feeling, color tone, overall image and other characteristics, from the exhibitor terminal 10 to the management server 20 via the Internet line 30, and enables a search based on the input information and search conditions from the applicant terminal 60.

[0044] The copyright transfer management function 80 is a function that, when transferring artworks at auction, selects the transfer status of rights, such as whether only ownership of the tangible object is transferred, whether the transfer also includes copyright, whether the transfer only involves copyright, or whether a license agreement is also included, and clarifies the different categories of transfer relationships (object, right, and license). It is desirable that bidding information 104 or purchase information regarding the sale and purchase of copyrighted works 101, the sale and purchase of copyright 102, or a license agreement 103 regarding the license to use copyrighted works, or any combination thereof, be transmitted to the management server 20 via the applicant terminal 60 and the internet line 30, the management server 20 determine whether to proceed with the sale or contract based on the auction conditions, and, at the request of the successful bidder and the seller, transmit print data of the transfer certificate and license agreement from the management server 20 to the seller terminal 10 via the internet line 30.

[0045] The author information 81 includes the profile and personality of the author who created the work to be exhibited, and is information that has rarely been disclosed in the past, such as information unique to authors such as art school students and unknown creators who have few opportunities to make their work public, as well as people who create works despite being in a position where they face significant restrictions in their daily and social lives, and child and senior creators.

[0046] Copyright information 100 is information posted by the seller by management server 20 via seller terminal 10 and internet line 30, and indicates what the seller intends to do with the copyright to be transferred, specifically, whether the transfer of the entire copyright, i.e., the entire copyright in consideration of Article 61, Paragraph 2 of the Copyright Act, will be from Articles 21 to 26-3, or whether the transfer will include Articles 27 and 28, or whether the seller wishes to transfer only the ownership without transferring or licensing the copyright, or whether the seller wishes to license only. Note that part or all of the submitted work information 61 and author information 81 will be made public, and the copyright information 100 related to the submitted work will also be made public.

[0047] The buying and selling of copyrighted works 101 refers to the buying and selling of only the copyrighted works themselves as tangible objects.

[0048] The copyright purchase and sale 102 refers to the purchase and sale of copyrights only. For example, it refers to the transfer of not only the transferable reproduction rights and public transmission rights, etc., but also the comprehensive transfer of all copyrights, including the translation rights, adaptation rights, and the rights of the original author regarding the use of derivative works.

[0049] The license agreement 103 regarding the license for use of the copyrighted work refers only to the license agreement for use of the copyright.

[0050] Bid information 104 is one piece of information entered by a prospective purchaser, and in the case of a normal ascending auction, it is price information that will result in the highest bidder at the end of the auction being awarded the successful bid, while in the case of a descending auction, if no bid information 104 is entered within a specified period, the value of bid information 104 entered by the first bidder will be the successful bid price. Specifically, it is price information that will result in a successful bid if the entered price exceeds the value of clearance price information 53 or the value of minimum desired successful bid price information 52.

[0051] Successful bid information 105 is price information when the person who bids the highest price at the end of the auction is granted the right to purchase the product.

[0052] The purchase information is information that indicates a value that exceeds the value of the clearance price information 53 or the value of the minimum desired bid price information 52, and is different from the bid price.

[0053] A transfer deed is a document to be exchanged between a seller and a buyer, and clarifies the fact that, on conventional auction sites, only ownership was transferred, and the transfer of copyright was unclear. Specifically, it is a document regarding the transfer relationship that a bidder or buyer receives from a seller, and it clarifies, for example, the transfer of ownership of a tangible copyrighted work, as well as how the copyright will be transferred.

[0054] A license agreement is a document exchanged between the seller and the purchaser that clarifies the license granted to the copyrighted work. Specifically, it is a certificate of the license relationship that the bidder or purchaser receives from the seller. For example, when receiving a license for exhibition rights, it is a certificate that allows the transfer of the copyrighted work as a tangible object, as well as the display of copies of the original work.

[0055] AI130 is a so-called artificial intelligence, and is made to learn search elements based on human emotions and sensibilities regarding style, seasonal feeling, color tone, overall image, and other subjective features, so that it can determine the item that most closely matches the image of the buyer.The results are input from the seller terminal 10 to the management server 20 via the Internet line 30, and sensory elements such as "strong," "gentle," and "warm" are originally perceived by humans, but these are taken into account in the search conditions and made to be searched by AI130.

[0056] 2 is a flowchart explaining the downward auction function 43 in the copyrighted work transfer management system 1 according to the present invention, and is a program for implementing the downward auction function 43 when no bids are received within a predetermined time in the auction site program 40. This program lowers the auction price if no bids are received, waits a predetermined time, and then allows the auctioneer to win the auction when a bid is received. The price is lowered every time the predetermined time passes, and if the price falls below the value of the minimum desired bid price information 52, the auction returns to the initial state or the auction is relisted.

[0057] The elapsed time t1, elapsed time t2, and elapsed time tn refer to the time from the start of the auction until a specific time has elapsed. In the case of an ascending auction, after a bid is made, a predetermined elapsed time t is allowed to pass to see if any other bids are made. It is also desirable to adopt a configuration in which bid acceptance is extended for a predetermined time if a bid is made directly before the end time. On the other hand, in the case of a descending auction, the auction price gradually decreases after the predetermined time has elapsed, and if a bid is made during that time, that bidder becomes the successful bidder. If the decreasing auction price falls below the value of the minimum desired bid price information 52, the auction owner must either relist the auction or end the auction. If the auction owner relists the auction, it is desirable to make it possible to change the value of the auction price information 51 and the minimum desired bid price 52.

[0058] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the configuration of options for copyright contracts in the copyright transfer management system 1 according to the present invention. FIG. 3(a) indicates that a check box is checked for a transfer that constitutes the transfer of ownership of a tangible property. FIG. 3(b) indicates that a check box is checked for a transfer that constitutes the transfer of copyright as an intangible property. FIG. 3(b) indicates the transfer of reproduction rights, public transmission rights, and exhibition rights. FIG. 3(c) indicates that a license is included. Note that, as shown in FIG. 3(c), even if Articles 27 and 28 are not specifically listed, the transfer will not be subject to transfer even if the entire copyright is designated. It is preferable to flash the check boxes for Articles 27 and 28 to draw attention to this. Another issue is how to handle copyright when transferring a copyrighted work. While the copyright transfer management system 1 according to the present invention allows for the transfer of sub-rights, such as reproduction rights and public transmission rights, individually, it is common for contracts to be concluded that include all copyrights. Therefore, in this invention, in addition to the option of selecting all copyrights as shown in Figure 3, it is also possible to select to include translation rights, the present case, etc. (Article 27 of the Copyright Act), and the rights of the original author regarding the use of derivative works (Article 28 of the Copyright Act), thereby making it possible to make choices to eliminate omissions under the provisions of Article 61, Paragraph 2 of the Copyright Act.

[0059] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating the crowdfunding function of the copyrighted work transfer management system according to the present invention. As shown in the flow chart of Figure 4, a flow has been added that incorporates a mechanism for posting a project page, calling for cooperation from society for the activity, and collecting support from a wide range of supporters based on the copyrighted work information (61) and author information (81) published by the auction site program (40). By adding a crowdfunding function to support earthquake victims, physically disabled artists, students engaged in artistic creation activities, etc., using the information represented in the author information (81), the site can appeal to society for support for the activity and incorporate a mechanism for collecting support from a wide range of supporters, enabling effective fundraising. A certain amount of the raised funds can be donated to organizations providing reconstruction support, etc., making the site a useful contribution to society and welfare.

[0060] Crowdfunding 140 is a portmanteau of "crowd" and "funding," and refers to "raising funds in small amounts from an unspecified number of people via the Internet." Crowdfunding 140 has been attracting attention in recent years as a new fundraising mechanism that is attractive for its "ease," "high spreadability," and "usefulness for test marketing," which are not found in other fundraising methods. In this invention, the mechanism is used to widely publicize the works of socially disadvantaged people who create artworks, as well as art students and other artists who are not yet well known to the public, and to recruit supporters to support them. Anyone can be a creator of an artwork as a "proposer," and anyone who sympathizes with the creator and "wants to support" can support them as a "supporter." The ease of use for both parties is the greatest feature of adding the crowdfunding 140 function.

[0061] The copyright work transfer management system of the present invention makes it easy to search for desired works from among a vast number of copyright works, provides an opportunity to buy and sell excellent works that have been buried, and facilitates not only the transfer of ownership of tangible property but also the transfer of copyright as intangible property right or the conclusion of license agreements, thereby avoiding copyright disputes and having extremely high industrial applicability.

[0062] 1 Copyrighted work transfer management system 10 Seller terminal 20 Management server 30 Internet line 40 Auction site program 41 Ascending auction function 43 Descending auction function 50 Auction information 51 Listing price information 52 Minimum desired winning bid information 53 Clearance price information 54 Auction processing 55 Information on delivery processing of items for sale 60 Interested party terminal 61 Copyrighted work information 70 Copyrighted work characteristic search function 80 Copyright transfer management function 81 Author information 90 Payment processing information 100 Copyright information 101 Buying and selling of copyrighted works 102 Buying and selling of copyrights 103 License agreement regarding permission to use copyrighted works 104 Bid information 105 Successful bid information 130 AI 140 Crowdfunding t (t1 t2 tn) Elapsed time

Claims

1. A system for managing the transfer of works and copyrights, comprising a seller terminal (10), a management server (20), an internet line (30), an auction site program (40), and a buyer terminal (60), wherein the auction site program (40) has both a normal ascending auction function (41) and a descending auction function (43), and a seller can submit an item by sending auction information (50) consisting of at least listing price information (51), minimum desired winning bid information (52), work information (61), and author information (81) to the management server (20) via the seller terminal (10) and the internet line (30); A copyright transfer management system (1) characterized in that an item is displayed on a buyer terminal (60) based on auction information (50), and if bid information (104) equal to or higher than the auction price is input from the buyer terminal (60) within a predetermined time from the start of the auction for the item, the system switches to a normal ascending auction function (41), and if no bid information is input, the system switches to the descending auction function (43), and performs each auction process (54), transmits and receives information regarding the transfer of copyright between the successful bidder and the seller, and inputs and outputs delivery process information (55) and payment process information (90) for the item.

2. The copyrighted work transfer management system (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the auction information (50) includes sale price information (53), and when bid information (104) higher than the sale price is input to the management server (20), the bid is deemed successful at that time.

3. A copyrighted work transfer management system (1) according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that it has a copyrighted work feature search function (70) and, by using the AI ​​(130), it is possible to learn search elements based on human emotions and sensibilities for the style, seasonal feeling, color tone, overall image, and other features, thereby enabling searches.

4. A copyrighted work transfer management system (1) according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the auction site program (40) is provided with a crowdfunding function (80).

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