Automated Content Catalog Valuation via Machine Learning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Content creators often require significant capital to produce and monetize content, and existing solutions for sourcing capital in exchange for revenue shares are inefficient and lack transparency.

Innovation Solution

A system and methodology that utilizes machine learning techniques for automated valuation of both existing and future content catalogs, enabling content creators to offer their content catalogs for investment and allowing investors to buy into revenue streams with transparent valuations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If content creators source capital through traditional investment methods, then they can obtain necessary funding for content production, but the process becomes inefficient and lacks transparency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecapital sourcing efficiencyVSAvoidvaluation transparency
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an automated valuation system as an intermediary between content creators and investors. This system uses machine learning algorithms to objectively assess content catalog values, creating a transparent middle layer that eliminates information asymmetry while streamlining the capital sourcing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual, opaque valuation processes with automated machine learning-based valuation systems. This substitution transforms the capital sourcing mechanism from a subjective, inefficient process to an objective, transparent, and scalable automated system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If manual valuation methods are used for content catalogs, then investors can assess content value, but the process is time-consuming and lacks consistency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevaluation accuracyVSAvoidvaluation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual valuation assessment with automated machine learning algorithms that process content catalog data consistently and rapidly. This substitution maintains measurement precision through standardized algorithms while dramatically reducing the time required for valuation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms valuation from a subjective, time-intensive process to an objective, parameter-driven automated system. By changing the valuation parameters into quantifiable metrics that machine learning models can process, the system achieves both precision and speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If content creators invest significant capital upfront, then they can produce high-quality content, but the financial risk and barrier to entry increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent qualityVSAvoidcapital requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables preliminary valuation of content catalogs before full capital investment is required. By allowing creators to monetize existing content catalogs first, the system provides initial funding that can be used for quality improvements without requiring creators to have all capital upfront.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a dynamic capital sourcing model where investment requirements adjust based on the evolving value of content catalogs. As content generates revenue and increases in value, additional capital can be sourced progressively, reducing the initial capital barrier while maintaining quality standards.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12277605B2System and method for the valuation and securitization of content
Publication Date: 2025.04.15 SHAREMATTER INC
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AI summary

The system and methodology of the present invention operate, in one embodiment, to provide a set of cloud-based applications through which creators, initial investors and secondary investors can all interact so that content catalogs can be valued, initially invested in and traded on a secondary basis. As a result, content creators can source valuable capital for growth and expansion as well as other purposes. Separately, the system and methodologies of the present invention provide the unique opportunity for investors to invest in an interesting asset class which is diverse from other typical investment vehicles. The ability to rely on automated valuations at the time of the initial offering as well as the liquidity provided via secondary trading enhances the desirability of the content catalog asset class as well as the revenue streams associated therewith.