65 results about "Ownership rights" patented technology

A system and method to support electronic gaming in an electronic network includes an event server that provides restricted access to various types of game services. One or more system users may utilize corresponding wireless portable user devices for connecting to the event server to thereby gain access to the foregoing game services as game participants. The system users may thereby utilize the user devices to access the event server for accessing appropriate gaming services and related information. In addition, a source system user may utilize a source user device to perform a transfer procedure for transferring ownership rights of an electronic certificate related to the electronic gaming to a target system user through a target user device. The foregoing transfer procedure may be conducted through the event server, or may occur directly from the source user device to the target user device.

A system and method for authors of on-line learning material and learning objects is provided to develop and store their learning objects while also protecting their digital rights during the marketing and distribution of the learning objects. The digital content may include such asset content as video, music, text, educational content, or the like. Various stages of the invention include: (i) author registration that permits authors to access and become a registered user of the system, (ii) author content creation that permits authors to compose and create a Shareable Content Object (SCO) which represents one or more assets, (iii) DRM packaging that permits name tagging and security encasement, and (iv) ingesting and eStore publishing.

A system and method for enabling a multiprocessor system employing a memory hierarchy to identify data units or locations being used as software locks. The memory hierarchy comprises a main memory having a plurality of data units, a plurality of caches that operate independently of each other, and at least one coherent domain interfaced to each cache. Each coherent domain comprises at least two processors. The main memory maintains coherency of data among the plurality of caches using a directory that maintains information about each data line. The system of the present invention allows a requesting agent, such as a processor or cache, to request a data unit without specifying the type of ownership, where ownership may be exclusive or shared. The directory includes history information that defines the previous access pattern of the requested data unit. Prior to forwarding the requested data unit to the requesting agent, the main memory checks, using a conditional fetch command, the history information to determine what type of ownership to associate with the requested data unit. The requested data unit is then delivered to the requesting agent with ownership rights specified by the history information. The processors may utilize a directory-based protocol such as MESI (modified, exclusive, shared, invalid) to maintain coherence among the processors, with each processor snooping a shared bus to track the status of caches lines in the other processors.

A method, program, and system for augmenting digital rights management are provided. The invention comprises associating two fields with an electronic document. The first field identifies the current owner of the electronic document, and the second field contains information about previous ownership of the electronic document. If ownership of the electronic document is transferred from the current owner to a subsequent owner, the current owner's name in the first field is replaced with the subsequent owner's name. In addition, information about the subsequent owner is added to the ownership history field.

The system and method of the present invention to provide at least one unique identification code (UID) registration center comprises of plural authorized parties' account. Each account comprises at least one product data file with UID, in which UID is associated with a product, to enable over at least one communication network (such as cloud computing), to access, verify, edit, transfer, transmit, and / or otherwise manage at least one information item, including ownership right related to the product transfer between each party, etc. application corresponding to registered products in the UID registration center. Also enable product to product (machine to machine) data exchange each other, which is part of Internet of Thing application.

A syndication system facilitates rights management services between media content owners and media hosting services that elect to participate in the syndication system and mutually elect to participate with each other. The syndication system utilizes a content recognition system to identify hosted media content and ownership rights associated with the hosted content. By applying melody recognition, the content recognition system can identify compositions embodied in hosted media content even when these compositions do not precisely match any known sound recording. Thus, the content recognition system is beneficially able to detect, for example, recorded cover performances and recorded live performances embodied in hosted media content. Once identified, ownership information is determined and the syndication system can facilitate rights management policies associated with the content such as monetizing or blocking the protected content.

A system and method for providing protection of ownership rights of digital content files while also providing distribution of the content files to consumers that are authorized to receive the digital content files. A system and method for preventing or deterring the unauthorized distribution of digital content files. Several possible protection schemes include, for example, proactive protections such as encryption, SSL or VPN technologies, and reactive protections such as watermarking, PKI, piracy watch systems, or legal action management.

The system and method of the present invention provide integrated or embedded components, for electronic (or other) products, each operable to securely store and selectively provide access to, a unique ID (UID) previously assigned to its corresponding specific product, where the UID of each product is registered with one or more particular UID registration centers over at least one communication network, and associated with one or more data records stored in a corresponding database file at the particular UID registration center, the data records being inclusive of information related to the product, the product purchase history, current ownership, etc., and wherein one or more authorized parties may subsequently advantageously utilize at least one UID (and optionally a verifier) to access, verify, edit, transfer, transmit, and / or otherwise manage at least one information item related to the one or more corresponding registered products in their UID registration center database file. Also provided is an optimized process for verifiable transfer of ownership rights between a product's authorized owner and intended recipient, the transfer process being implemented over at least one communication network with graphical user interfaces provided for each party, where the transfer of ownership rights involves association of the product's UID with the receiving party's data record and confirming ownership transfer, and optional transfer of additional product-related information from the former product owner to the current recipient.

A decentralized investment fund operates according to consensus code on a shared ledger and raises capital by issuing ownership tokens on the shared ledger. The decentralized investment fund may hold digital assets in the consensus code and distribute profits to the token owners according to each owner's dividend preference. A token owner's dividend preference can include digital assets tracked by a different shared ledger, stabletoken digital assets pegged to the value of a digital asset, and cross-chain digital asset swaps. Token issuance may include a proof of accreditation requirement based on cryptographic proof on a shared ledger. The decentralized investment fund may distribute fund documents to the token holders by encrypting the document, first with a symmetric key common to all token holders, and second with an asymmetric key unique to each token holders and based on the token's holder's known public address on the shared ledger.

A data storage device stores therein files as mirror source or mirror destination, and has ownership rights to files stored as mirror source. Having received a number of read / write requests to a file stored as mirror destination from a data processing device, the data storage device obtains an ownership right to the file, and updates ownership status of the file from mirror destination to mirror source. Thus, response time to the read / write requests to the file can be improved. After that, if the data processing device frequently requests another data storage device for access to the file, an ownership right to the file is transferred to the other data storage device, and accordingly, the ownership status of the file is updated.

A content recognition system operates in conjunction with a media hosting service to identify hosted media content and ownership rights associated with the hosted content. By applying melody recognition, the content recognition system can identify compositions embodied in hosted media content even when these compositions do not precisely match any known sound recording. Thus, the content recognition system is beneficially able to detect, for example, recorded cover performances and recorded live performances embodied in hosted media content. Once identified, ownership information is determined and the media hosting service can carry out appropriate rights management policies associated with the content such as monetizing or blocking the protected content.

A method, apparatus and system for earning ownership rights of the product or products of a collaborative project.A computer-implemented method for earning ownership rights of the product or products of a collaborative project comprising the steps of:i. creating an online project space within which users can collaborate on a project;ii. recording the time spent by each user working on the project;iii. assigning a share of the ownership of the product or products of the project to each user on completion of the project.

A method for providing a pay-direct-to-owner (PDO) online transaction monetization service, for products and services delivered by online download, email, postal service mail, commercial delivery service, pick-up or performance on-site, utilizing web-based server systems to interface with telecom, wireless, satellite and cable internet service provider (ISP) company systems, separately or in concert, to process and close sales transactions transferring absolute ownership rights, initiated from any online location or website using any internet connected device. This business method will protect and monetize downloadable digital files and other products offered for sale online by systematically collecting payment for online purchases from ISPs and directing those payments to a product owner through a third-party online transaction payment collection conduit.

A system and method of managing numerous facets of work relationships. In a preferred form, the system provides end-to-end integration of the contract resourcing process (“requisition to check”) for a multitude of clients and a multitude of service providers. Preferably, the system includes a logo management component that allows a logo or other identifying indicia of a user entity (e.g., client, vendor, sub-vendor, contractor, etc.) to be automatically associated with that particular entity in various environments of the system. The logo management component can accommodate an unlimited number of logos for an unlimited number of system users. Further, the system preferably includes a document management component that allows for the electronic storage and indexing of required and / or preferred documents (e.g., w-2, 1099, articles of incorporation, proof of GST#, security clearance, authorship / ownership rights, contract, master service agreement, confidentiality agreement, etc.) relating to the work relationship. The document management component, in its most preferred form, further allows an entity (e.g., contactor, client, vendor or other system user) to examine, in real time, all required and / or preferred documents in a work relationship. Moreover, the system preferably includes a market rate reporting component that allows an appropriate user entity (i.e., client, vendor, sub-vendor, contractor, etc.) to create and generate market rate reports providing the user entity with actual data showing current market rates and market rate trends to allow the client to better analyze and manage spending. The rates that can be tracked and reported on include but are not limited to requisition rates, submitted rates and hire rates. The status (i.e., active or inactive / past) of any of the foregoing rates can be tracked and reported. The market rate report aspect of the present inventions allows the user entity to customize the market rate report to meet the user entity's specific needs.

A system and method divides the full undivided or fee simple property rights bundle of an individual property into at least two distinct property titles, each encompassing distinct rights and available to distinct owners. One divided title can be a possessing title that encompasses the single unbundled property right of possession and the second divided title can be a controlling-title that encompasses all unbundled full undivided or fee simple rights to the property other than possession. As a result, transactions that transfer physical possession of the property without transferring other rights that control modifications to the property can be accomplished. The system and method permits other divisions of the full undivided or fee simple property rights bundle to achieve other objectives property owners may desire.

The system and method of the present invention to provide at least one unique identification code (UID) registration center comprises of plural authorized parties' account. Each account comprises at least one product data file with UID, in which UID is associated with a product, to enable over at least one communication network (such as cloud computing), to access, verify, edit, transfer, transmit, and / or otherwise manage at least one information item, including ownership right related to the product transfer between each party, etc. application corresponding to registered products in the UID registration center. Also enable product to product (machine to machine) data exchange each other, which is part of Internet of Thing application.

The invention relates to an investment risk minimization system involving a venture capital investor and a venture needing investment from the venture capital investor. In such a system, an exemplary method can include providing an investment to a venture having an intellectual asset, and receiving a security interest in the intellectual asset. The security interest secures an ownership right upon failure by the venture to meet established parameters. Further, if the venture receiving the investment fails to meet the established parameters, the method includes obtaining an ownership interest in the intellectual asset, valuing the intellectual asset, and transferring the intellectual asset to a charitable organization.

The invention relates to a video file piracy detection method and system. The invention discloses a video file piracy detection method and system based on a block chain technology. The method comprises the following steps: a genuine video file is collected to a central authentication server; The central authentication server splits the genuine video file into sequence framing data, samples the sequence framing data to obtain component hash of the sampled sequence framing data, and links the component hash and ownership information together; And the to-be-verified video file is uploaded to theauthentication center server. And splitting, sampling and storing are carried out on the component hash of the video file to be verified, and the component hash is compared with the component hash ofthe genuine video file to obtain whether the video file is a genuine video or not. The integrity of the file can be confirmed; The result on the block chain is not easily tampered and traceable, the to-be-detected video file is quickly sampled and compared, and whether the to-be-detected video file is a genuine can be detected by comparing the to-be-detected video file with a genuine video file, so that the ownership right of the video file is protected.

The disclosure relates to an investment risk minimization system involving a venture capital investor and a venture needing investment from the venture capital investor. In such a system, an exemplary method can include providing an investment to a venture having an intellectual asset, and receiving a security interest in the intellectual asset. The security interest secures an ownership right upon failure by the venture to meet established parameters. Further, if the venture receiving the investment fails to meet the established parameters, the method includes obtaining an ownership interest in the intellectual asset, valuing the intellectual asset, and transferring the intellectual asset to a charitable organization.

A method and instrument for raising finance from generating and trading identifiable plural ownership rights in assets, such as intellectual property, or other properties and any associated rights or benefits, such as profit streams. An exemplary method comprising generating a plurality of identifiable ownership rights and facilitating the buying and selling of said identifiable rights to members of the public and others. An exemplary instrument comprises a plurality of identifiable ownership rights enabling plural ownership of an asset or property and any associated rights or benefits by members of the public and other entities. The asset or property may be defined to be intellectual property or some other property, benefit or other associated right owned by a seller, member of the public or other entity and capable of generating a profit stream or some other benefit. This methods advantages include raising finance for sellers, and enabling the public to participate.

A method for transacting intellectual property includes the steps of licensing an IP right corresponding to an IP asset to a licensee according to an agreement; receiving a payment from the licensee for the IP right according to terms of the agreement; and if a call or put option provision in the agreement is exercised, then receiving payment of the strike price and transferring ownership of the IP asset to the licensee. The call option provision provides the licensee the right to purchase the IP asset at a predetermined strike price within a specified time period. The put option provision provides the IP owner a right to sell the IP asset at a predetermined strike price.

The present invention is directed to a method of capitalizing a bank holding company by, for example, providing a capital structure for the bank holding company that includes multiple tranches of one or more series of common stock, each tranche corresponding to one of a number of classes of ownership rights in the bank holding company. Each share of common stock associated with one or more of the tranches will have a capped dividend paid out at a predetermined rate whose value is dependent on the particular one of the tranches that the share of common stock is associated with.

The disclosure relates to an investment risk minimization system involving a venture capital investor and a venture needing investment from the venture capital investor. In such a system, an exemplary method can include providing an investment to a venture having an intellectual asset, and receiving a security interest in the intellectual asset. The security interest secures an ownership right upon failure by the venture to meet established parameters. Further, if the venture receiving the investment fails to meet the established parameters, the method includes obtaining an ownership interest in the intellectual asset, valuing the intellectual asset, and transferring the intellectual asset to a charitable organization.

A system for distributing alternatively generated power to a real estate development having at least two individual properties includes at least one alternative energy power generator. A distribution station is coupled to the at least one alternative energy power generator. A plurality of real estate properties are coupled to the distribution station. A written instrument associates ownership rights in a portion of the power received from the alternative energy power generator with ownership of at least one of the plurality of real estate properties. A method includes providing a plurality of real estate properties and an alternative energy power generator that forms a cooperative power farm coupled to a distribution station. A credit of power provided from the cooperative power farm to the distribution station is metered. Rights to a portion of the metered credit are included with ownership of at least one of the plurality of real estate properties.

A method of appraising the value of a property based on obtaining a credit score of an owner of a property and assigning an ownership responsibility indicator to the property. The ownership responsibility indicator provides insight into the condition of the property without performing a complete inspection. A more accurate value of the property can then be determined.

The present invention relates to a system, for providing subsidized vehicle-ownership rights based on driver participation in a driver-participation incentive program. The system includes a processing hardware unit, or processor, and a system-driver agreement module configured to, via the processor, establish an agreement by which the driver participant agrees to perform a vehicle-driving-related task in exchange for a subsidy toward obtaining the vehicle-ownership rights. The system also includes an account-maintenance module establishing a driver-participation account in connection with the driver participant. The system also includes a system-driver interface module resenting, by way of a tangible vehicle interface, a task for the driver to perform, and determining that the driver participant performed the task. The system further includes a driver-incentives module that, via the processor: adds program points to the driver-participant account if the driver performed the task; and applies the program points to the subsidy toward obtaining the vehicle-ownership rights.

A data storage device stores therein files as mirror source or mirror destination, and has ownership rights to files stored as mirror source. Having received a number of read / write requests to a file stored as mirror destination from a data processing device, the data storage device obtains an ownership right to the file, and updates ownership status of the file from mirror destination to mirror source. Thus, response time to the read / write requests to the file can be improved. After that, if the data processing device frequently requests another data storage device for access to the file, an ownership right to the file is transferred to the other data storage device, and accordingly, the ownership status of the file is updated.

The present invention generally relates to web based systems for providing and managing investment opportunities. In particular, embodiments of the invention relate to system and method for providing individuals the ability to bid on and invest in fractional ownership of otherwise indivisible real and intellectual property assets. It is an object of the present invention to provide individuals who may otherwise be unable to afford or participate in investments related to property the ability to participate in a fractional ownership of such property and to have ownership rights and utilization rights of the property to be administrated or otherwise identified by components of the system.