Edward P Lambert

US Patent:

8001052, Aug 16, 2011

Filed:

Dec 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/016325

Inventors:

Bryan C. Dunkeld - Sausalito CA, US
Edward M. Lambert - Mercer Island WA, US

International Classification:

G06F 21/00

US Classification:

705 51, 707607

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method for tracking of digital assets within a system through the use of digital serial numbers. Systems equipped with the present invention can uniquely identify copies of assets within it. Assets that originate within the system can be uniquely identified even outside the system. Their transaction history within the system can be traced by looking up the transaction history associated with an assets' serial number. The serial number applied to an asset is unique to each transaction and applied at the time a copy is made. Database entries are created that link each unique serial number to aspects of the transaction. Each serial number references details about a particular transaction such as parties involved, date and time of copy, ownership, terms of use, and payment terms. Using the present invention any copy of an asset within the system can be copied to another part of the system as if it were the original and with the accompanying terms and conditions in effect for that original at the time of transfer. The serial number does not noticeably interfere with the intended usage of the asset.

US Patent:

8200581, Jun 12, 2012

Filed:

Apr 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/103604

Inventors:

Bryan Dunkeld - Sausalito CA, US
Edward Lambert - Mercer Island WA, US

Assignee:

Content Technologies, LLC - Kirkland WA

International Classification:

G06F 21/00
H04N 1/32

US Classification:

705 52, 705 59, 382100, 709203

Abstract:

The present invention provides a system and method for identifying and converting digital media assets within a system through the use of identification data. A client device is examined to detect media assets lacking such identification data; the identification data is then applied to each detected asset with data specific to the customer and digital media asset. To facilitate transfers and ease of use the digital media assets can be made DRM-free.

US Patent:

8583556, Nov 12, 2013

Filed:

Aug 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/210153

Inventors:

Bryan Dunkeld - Sausalito CA, US
Edward Lambert - Mercer Island WA, US

Assignee:

Content Technologies, LLC - Kirkland WA

International Classification:

G06F 21/00

US Classification:

705 51, 705 53

Abstract:

Digital assets are provided for distribution within an electronic network. The digital asset includes digital content that is associated with a digital rights holder. A serial number is provided for (embedded within) the asset; this number uniquely identifies a first introduction of digital asset for distribution within the electronic network. The asset is then posted in a number of locations so that it can be distributed to users. A transaction database is updated to reflect occurrences of different instantiations of the asset.

US Patent:

8606856, Dec 10, 2013

Filed:

Apr 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/103591

Inventors:

Bryan Dunkeld - Sausalito CA, US
Edward Lambert - Mercer Island WA, US

Assignee:

Content Technologies, LLC - Kirkland WA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709204, 709201, 709238

Abstract:

The present invention provides a system and method for identifying and transferring digital media assets within a system through the use of identification data. The identification data is applied to each transferred copy and includes data specific to the customer and digital media asset. To facilitate transfers and ease of use the digital media assets can be made DRM-free.

US Patent:

8626838, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

Sep 4, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/603372

Inventors:

Bryan Dunkeld - Sausalito CA, US
Edward Lambert - Mercer Island WA, US

Assignee:

Content Technologies, LLC - Kirkland WA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709204, 709201, 709238

Abstract:

The present invention provides a system and method for identifying and transferring digital media assets within a system through the use of identification data. The identification data is applied to each transferred copy and includes data specific to the customer and digital media asset. To facilitate transfers and ease of use the digital media assets can be made DRM-free.

US Patent:

20110302064, Dec 8, 2011

Filed:

Aug 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/210103

Inventors:

Bryan C. Dunkeld - Sausalito CA, US
Edward M. Lambert - Mercer Island WA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00
G06F 9/44

US Classification:

705 30, 717172

Abstract:

Digital media assets are introduced within an electronic network distribution system. A computer coupled to the electronic network distribution system includes one or more software routines that receive/store the digital assets; process administration information including an asset identifier and a rights-holder identifier; and interact with a digital asset management system to generate a modified version of the digital assets based on the administration information and tracking history information. The digital asset is configured so that a tracking history can be maintained for each transfer of separate instantiations of the digital asset.

US Patent:

20110302086, Dec 8, 2011

Filed:

Aug 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/210089

Inventors:

Bryan C. Dunkeld - Sausalito CA, US
Edward M. Lambert - Mercer Island WA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00
H04L 9/32
G06F 15/16

US Classification:

705 44, 709219, 726 4

Abstract:

Digital assets are tracked through the use of digital serial numbers. Systems equipped with the present invention can uniquely identify copies of assets within it. Assets that originate within the system can be uniquely identified even outside the system. The transaction history can be traced by looking up the transaction history associated with an assets' serial number. The serial number applied to an asset is unique to each transaction and can be applied at the time a copy is made. Database entries are created that link each unique serial number to aspects of the transaction. Each serial number can reference details about a particular transaction such as parties involved, date and time of copy, ownership, terms of use, and payment terms.

US Patent:

20110302303, Dec 8, 2011

Filed:

Aug 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/210131

Inventors:

Bryan C. Dunkeld - Sausalito CA, US
Edward M. Lambert - Mercer Island WA, US

International Classification:

G06F 15/173
G06F 9/445
G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

709224, 705 30, 717177

Abstract:

Digital media assets are managed within an electronic network distribution system. A management computing system coupled to the network prepares a digital asset for transfer over the network in accordance with a set of distribution rules. A modified version of the digital asset includes a unique identification number associated with a first instantiation of the digital asset. The management computing system tracks transfers of the digital asset based on separate instantiations of the asset created for each transfer occurring over the network.