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WO1998006047A1 - Systeme de calcul des redevances liees a la propriete intellectuelle - Google Patents

Systeme de calcul des redevances liees a la propriete intellectuelle Download PDF

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WO1998006047A1
WO1998006047A1 PCT/US1997/012836 US9712836W WO9806047A1 WO 1998006047 A1 WO1998006047 A1 WO 1998006047A1 US 9712836 W US9712836 W US 9712836W WO 9806047 A1 WO9806047 A1 WO 9806047A1
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Peter E. Leinonen
Neil M. Rush
Robert M. Storwick
Paul E. Thorndike
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  • the present invention relates to methods and apparatus for determining distributions of payments, and more particularly, to methods and apparatus for determining payments due for accountable use of one or more legally protected materials.
  • the invention is a method and apparatus for fairly allocating copyright royalties among artists (including writers) and publishers (A/P) , including those who are generally overlooked under other methods of obtaining copyright royalty payment data.
  • the invention is also a method and apparatus for accurately correlating license fees with actual use.
  • the invention is further a method and apparatus for allocating other payments due to the owner or holder of digital information, as will be described subsequently.
  • the invention is an apparatus for determining payments due for accountable use of one or more protected materials.
  • the invention includes means for storing identification data concerning the protected materials, means for receiving data concerning the use of materials under predetermined circumstances, and means for comparing the data concerning the use of materials with the identification data concerning the protected materials and determining the protected materials that are used.
  • the apparatus further includes means for identifying the parties to whom the payments are due as a result of the accountable use of the protected materials under the predetermined circumstances .
  • the present invention is a method for determining payments due for accountable use of one or more protected materials.
  • the method includes the steps of a) storing identification data concerning the protected materials, b) receiving data concerning the use of materials under predetermined circumstances, and c) comparing the data concerning the use of materials with the identification data concerning the protected materials.
  • the method further includes the steps of d) determining the protected materials that are used, based on step c) , and e) identifying the parties to whom the payments are due as a result of the accountable use of the protected materials under the predetermined circumstances.
  • the invention is an apparatus for determining payments due for accountable use of one or more protected materials.
  • the invention includes a storage device to store identification data concerning the protected materials, a receiving device to receive data concerning the use of materials under predetermined circumstances, and a comparison device to compare the data concerning the use of materials with the identification data concerning the protected materials and to produce a comparison signal representing the results of the comparison.
  • the invention further includes an electronic circuit to determine the protected materials that are used, and an identification device to identify the parties to whom the payments are due as a result of the accountable use of the protected materials under the predetermined circumstances.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a preferred method for recording copies of information required for the inventive method and apparatus .
  • Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a first preferred method for making a play selection in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a second preferred method for making a play selection in accordance with the present invention .
  • Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a preferred method for making a database of information concerning parties to whom payments may be made.
  • Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a first preferred method for recording information relating to parties to whom payments may be made for plays of a particular CD work.
  • Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a second preferred method for recording information relating to parties to whom payments may be made for plays of a particular CD work.
  • One preferred embodiment of the present inventive system has the advantage of being both less costly and more equitable than those systems for payment determination and distribution that are currently in use or those proposed in the known relevant literature. This is the case because, in the present system, license fees and royalty disbursals are based on actually counting each performance of every work rather than estimates. This allows the license fees and royalty disbursals to be precisely determined.
  • This preferred embodiment of the inventive system can be used with live performances of copyrighted music, theatrical works, dance, literature, etc., including all works that are subject to copyright.
  • the system can also be used with sales of recorded and printed versions of the above, as well as broadcast and/or play-for-profit of recorded and printed versions of the above copyrightable works .
  • This preferred embodiment of the inventive system is based on digital technology, specifically a programmed personal computer (PC) which electronically monitors other circuitry for the purpose of proper allocation of royalties due to the play (or display) of copyrighted material by a device.
  • the PC also has access to a database, typically a database built into the PC, but alternatively an offsite database (such as a dial-up database) .
  • the database can be paid for by a percentage of moneys collected or by a unit fee paid by those using the database.
  • the information in the database includes writer/publisher data. This data is automatically entered for every broadcast play by the playing device which reads the writer/publisher (A/P) data encoded on master recordings.
  • recordings whose masters did not include the encoded A/P data are assigned digitized data that will be entered by a keypad or bar-code scanner (or other alternative technologies) . This can be accomplished by storing the data on the master recording or applying a bar code label to the master recording. The stamped data can then be entered through the keyboard and the bar code data can be read by the bar code reader.
  • the keypad and bar-code reader are capable of reading A/P data that is entered before or upon either (a) the play of recordings that were made earlier than the time when A/P data was recorded on master recordings, or (b) live performances of A/P recordings. In live performance venues (such as clubs and karaokes) , there can also be data entry devices that are used to log daily performances. The A/P data is then logged for future use. Further, the PC system does not allow broadcast or play-for- profit of the selected media recording until the data is logged.
  • the data system and points for collection of the data can be provided and maintained by licensing agencies .
  • the database is incapable of authorizing the broadcast or play-for-profit of a selection until the proper information has been supplied to the database. At that point, the database system can enable the broadcast or play-for-profit of the media selection.
  • the main database is also revised to indicate the occurrence of the broadcast or play-for-profi . Subsequently, the database, with its included recordings of broadcast or plays for profit, is used as a basis for the proper distribution of l cense fees and A/P royalty payments.
  • the PC system including the database can be located close to the location where the play requests are made (e.g., hardwired to a play request device) or remotely (e.g., connected to a play request device via telephone line, fiber optic, microwave or other communications technologies) .
  • the PC system can also be installed at establishments that pay royalties for broadcast and/or play-for-profit , such as broadcast stations and entertainment venues.
  • These PC systems include electronic code readers designed to recognize, count and store play information. The stored play information is collected periodically and royalties subsequently distributed on an actual per-play basis.
  • Each separate selectable recording will include a unique identifying digital code, properly identifying the artist and publisher eligible for copyright payments for the broadcast or play-for-profit of the words and music. The code will be included on each commercially recorded/authorized copy containing the selectable play medium.
  • the information is actually encoded in the master recording.
  • the information is stored on a separate database maintenance device.
  • the information itself takes one of two primary forms. In one form, full A/P data and certain reference information is associated with each selection on the play medium. In the second form of information, the reference is to a separate body of data (such as a database) that contains all of the particulars.
  • the database can be stored on a computer disk or other memory. This separate information regarding a selected play is retrieved and compiled separately for later analysis.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a preferred method for recording copies of information required for the inventive method and apparatus.
  • the writer and publisher information is placed on a master copy of a recording medium.
  • Step 102 copies of the master copy are made.
  • Step 104 represents a distribution of the copies made in step 102.
  • Step 106 illustrates making a play selection, and then reading the A/P information and storing it in the database.
  • Step 108 illustrates the step of sending the database to a performance rights organization for royalty collections and distribution.
  • Step 110 illustrates playing the selection made and then returning to step 106.
  • step 108 the data can be sent on removable medium such as a floppy disk or by transmitted medium such as by modem, using telephone lines or wireless communications .
  • removable medium such as a floppy disk
  • transmitted medium such as by modem
  • step 106 There are various alternative specific ways to perform step 106.
  • Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a first preferred method for making a play selection in accordance with the present invention
  • Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a second preferred method for making a play selection in accordance with the present invention.
  • step 106 is broken into sub- steps 106a and 106b.
  • step 106 is the step of making a selection.
  • the entity making the selection can be a person or a selection device (such as a random selection device), among others known to those skilled in the art.
  • step 106b (indicated as step 106b') refers to the selected track and the A/P information associated with that track is stored in the database.
  • Step 110 is performed after the play is authorized when the A/P information is stored. This is indicated schematically by the switch between the step 106b' and the step 110. When the switch is open it is in condition “red”, whereas when the switch is closed it is in condition "green” .
  • step 106b goes to the selected track and there reads the A/P information for later use in the database.
  • Step 110 is performed after the play is authorized when the A/P information is stored. This is indicated schematically by the switch between the step 106b" and the step 110. When the switch is open it is in condition “red”, whereas when the switch is closed it is in condition "green”.
  • data telling the selected album and track is stored in a database and later retrieved for transmittal (which may be encoded for security) and the stored database information (which can also be encoded for security) .
  • FIG 4 is a schematic diagram of a preferred method for making a database of information concerning parties to whom payments may be made.
  • step 100' illustrates reading A/P information from the medium and putting this information in the database when the master is made. In this case, there are both a master recording and a master database. Copies of both can be organized.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a first preferred method for recording information relating to parties to whom payments may be made for plays of a particular CD work.
  • the CD has physical edges I (for inner) and 0 (for outer) .
  • the information is recorded between an inner limit, 200, and an outer limit, 202.
  • the information is separated into "tracks".
  • the first track is located between limit 200 and limit 204; the second track between limits 204 and 206; the third track between 206 and 208; etc.
  • the first track contains information (often called the table of contents) regarding the CD as a whole: an album number, the total duration and other data related to the overall CD are included.
  • the second track contains information relating to the selection recorded digitally in the second track, for example, time duration and A/P information.
  • the third and subsequent track contain the duration and A/P information. Schematically, this is shown below as Table 1. Track Character Information Recorded i CD data Overall structure ("0 59:36" and album number "COLO 01598")
  • the CD player can be connected to read the data in track 1, for example, by displaying the total duration of the album entertainment tracks as well as a platform/recording characterization. Also, it can read the data in a track that can be selected for play, for example, track 4, where the track contains the duration ("11:06"), track number ("3"), writer (“RODGERS”), publisher (“SONY”), etc.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a second preferred method for recording information relating to parties to whom payments may be made for plays of a particular CD work.
  • the inventive system 150 includes a personal computer 152, a CD player 154, broadcast equipment 156 and a database stored in a memory, such as a random access memory (RAM) 158 that is part of the personal computer 152.
  • a memory such as a random access memory (RAM) 158 that is part of the personal computer 152.
  • the memory can alternatively ta e t e orm o a non-e ectron c memory.
  • e personal computer 152 is programmed in a conventional way to constitute a series of electronic circuits which accomplish desired purposes, such as storing identification data, receiving data, comparing data and other logical operations that are useful for various identification purposes.
  • the CD player 154 is connected to the personal computer 152 through a control line 160 and a data line 162.
  • the CD player 154 receives control commands from the personal computer 152 through the control line 160 and transmits data to the personal computer 152 through the data line 162.
  • the data transmitted to the personal computer 152 can include A/P information concerning a program that has been authorized by the personal computer 152.
  • the CD player 154 also causes data to be displayed on the display 164 and data (such as the authorized program data) to be transmitted to the broadcast equipment 156 over the data line 166.
  • the broadcast equipment 156 then plays the authorized program data. Still referring to Figure 6, Table 2 shows another way the data can be recorded .
  • a CD in the CD player 154 can be caused to read data in track 1, for example, to display total duration of the album ("0:59:36"), number of entertainment tracks, etc., on the display 164.
  • This track can also be used for search purposes, for example, to answer queries such as "Which tracks are written by RODGERS?" and "Which tracks have a play time of less than 5:00?".
  • queries such as "Which tracks are written by RODGERS?” and "Which tracks have a play time of less than 5:00?".
  • the previously-mentioned DVD format can also be used in accordance with the apparatus and methods of the invention.
  • a DVD player can be substituted for the CD player 154 in
  • inventive method and apparatus can also be used in connection with other technologies, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the relevant arts.
  • inventive method and apparatus can be used with any digital data, including the recently-authorized digital l television formats.
  • pay-per-view programming which is currently available through cable and direct broadcast satellite systems, can be implemented instantaneously rather than ahead of time.
  • Present pay-per-view systems require that a request to view a pay-per-view program be
  • a pay-per-view program can be joined in progress, as soon as the proper credit for any fees due are allocated as described above.
  • the Internet can serve as a conduit for digital information, so that content, such as audio
  • 25 files, video files, computer programs, or other data (including electronic mail) files can be downloaded after the party to whom a payment is due is credited with that payment through an authorized payment medium, such as a credit card. These files can be downloaded for a single- or multiple-use or for a time-limited
  • an audio file can be downloaded for multiple uses, or the latest version of a computer program can be downloaded for a single use.
  • the invention can also be viewed as an anti-piracy method and apparatus. This is
  • the information can be transferred to the requesting party in a secure manner (for example, by means of commonly available high secur ty encrypt on sys ems e an o er pu crypto ⁇ ysterns) .
  • the downloaded information can be encoded so as to be useful for only a predetermined number of uses or until a predetermined time or date.
  • the digital data can also be used to represent works of art, including pictorial works and 2- and 3 -dimensional works.
  • digital information is transmitted by a packetization scheme.
  • the Internet (foremost among other digitally-based systems) transfers information by a packetization protocol known as TCP/IP. Piracy of such information can be largely diminished by including encrypted packets among the data that is transmitted. If the encrypted packets are not received correctly, the rest of the information that is being transmitted will not be properly readable. One way to accomplish this by causing the encrypted packet to include a key needed to decode the transmitted information. Without proper transmission of the encrypted packet, the key will not be complete .
  • the database containing the A/P information as well as the database of authorized payments can be maintained by a separate party, such as a fee payment clearinghouse.
  • the clearinghouse can assure proper payment of fees due for use of any digital information, such as audio files, computer programs, laser discs, CDs, DVDs or other forms mentioned herein.
  • Such a clearinghouse can be authorized for operation by an organization intended to defend authors' rights for payment of use of digital information.
  • An example of such an organization is the Software Publishers Association.
  • the method and apparatus can be used in a way such that a database of authorized use is maintained in a medium delivery system, such as a juke box, and the database is forwarded to a central location (or locations) on a scheduled basis or in accordance with predetermined criteria.
  • a medium delivery system such as a juke box
  • a juke box or PC at a radio broadcast station can be equipped with a modem (hardwired or wireless) and programmed to transfer its accumulated database over the modem after the lapse of a predetermined period of time, or in accordance with a predetermined schedule, or after the database has grown to a specified size or value.
  • modem hardwired or wireless

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L'invention porte sur un procédé et un appareil déterminant la rétribution due suite à l'utilisation comptabilisée d'un ou de plusieurs matériels protégés. Lesdits matériels sont répertoriés dans une base de données comportant des détails relatifs aux divers matériels protégés (100). Chacune des copies d'un support (par exemple un disque compact) comportant les matériels protégés est codée avec les références des matériels inclus (102). Pour chaque utilisation d'une copie du support (106), les informations contenues dans les références codées sur le support sont disponibles et transmissibles à la base de données en vue d'une répartition idoine des paiements des droits d'auteur dus (106b').
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