Tokenized Content Licensing With Smart Contract Enforcement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current advertising methods rely heavily on blind or semi-blind targeting, resulting in irrelevant advertisements and exclude consumers from monetizing their data assets, limiting their ownership and control over their online consumer data.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for tokenizing and monetizing user data and assets using non-fungible tokens on a blockchain, enabling users to control and monetize their data through smart contracts, and receive compensation for its utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional blind advertising methods are used, then advertising coverage is broad, but ad relevance to users deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvead relevanceVSAvoiduser preference information
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments user data into tokenized units that represent specific preferences, behaviors, and characteristics. Each token encapsulates a discrete piece of user information that can be independently licensed and used for targeted advertising, transforming broad blind advertising into precision-targeted campaigns while maintaining user control over their data segments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a data marketplace and smart contract intermediary layer between users and advertisers. This intermediary enables users to license their tokenized data to advertisers through automated agreements, resolving the contradiction by facilitating relevant ad delivery without requiring advertisers to directly access or analyze raw user data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If user data is collected for targeting, then ad targeting precision improves, but user control over data deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetargeting precisionVSAvoiduser control
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service mechanisms where users automatically manage their own data through tokenized profiles and smart contracts. Users can set licensing terms, approve data usage, and receive compensation automatically without manual intervention, maintaining ease of operation while enabling precise targeting through comprehensive data collection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates dynamic user control where data licensing terms can be modified, revoked, or adjusted at any time through updated smart contracts. User preferences and data sharing permissions are not static but can evolve with changing user needs, maintaining control while allowing flexible targeting precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If comprehensive user data is utilized, then advertising effectiveness improves, but user monetization opportunity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadvertising effectivenessVSAvoiduser revenue potential
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback loops where users receive real-time information about their data usage, licensing revenue, and the impact of their data on advertising effectiveness. This transparency creates a positive feedback mechanism that incentivizes users to share more data while directly benefiting from the increased advertising effectiveness through monetization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables users to pre-configure their data licensing preferences, pricing models, and compensation terms before data is utilized for advertising. This preliminary action allows users to capture monetization value upfront while advertisers gain access to comprehensive data for effective campaigns, resolving the contradiction between data utilization and user revenue potential.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

4Reliability

If smart contract licensing is implemented, then data security improves, but system complexity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata securityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs universal smart contract templates that handle multiple data licensing scenarios through standardized protocols. These multi-functional contracts can manage various types of user data, licensing terms, and compensation models within a single framework, reducing system complexity while maintaining strong security through proven cryptographic mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12626279B2System and method for tokenized licensing of content
Publication Date: 2026.05.12 DATAVAULT AI INC
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AI summary

A system, method, and device for monetizing content. Content associated with tokens managed by a system are automatically searched for. The content is identified. Utilization of the content by one or more parties is verified according to a license of a smart contract. The license is enforced against the one or more parties in response to determining the license is not verified. License fees are collected for utilization of the content associated with the tokens. The user is compensating accorded to the terms of the smart contract.