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Edward M. Lambert, Mercer Island US

Edward M. Lambert, Mercer Island, WA US

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20080215632Digital Media Asset Identification System and Method - 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.09-04-2008
20080215633Digital Media Asset Conversion System and Method - 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.09-04-2008
20110302064System & Method for Introducing Digital Assets Into An Electronic Distribution System - 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.12-08-2011
20110302065Method of Providing a Digital Asset for Distribution - 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.12-08-2011
20110302086System & Method for Unique Digital Asset Identification and Transaction Management - 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.12-08-2011
20110302303System & Method for Managing Transfers of Digital Assets Over a Network - 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.12-08-2011
20110302636Method of Providing a Digital Asset for Distribution - Digital assets are distributed within an electronic network. An index of digital assets available for distribution over the electronic network is provided, where each digital asset has a first serial number associated with a first transfer within the network. The index can include a list of one or more locations for the digital assets, terms of use, etc. A second serial number is provided for the digital asset in response to a request for a second transfer of a digital asset. The second serial number can be embedded within the asset and transferred from a host server to a client device in response to a confirmation of acceptance of the terms of use.12-08-2011
20110302661System & Method for Distributing Digital Assets Across a Network - Digital media assets are distributed through the use of identification data. A rights-holder server is adapted to introduce a digital asset which is associated with a set of distribution rules. The digital assets are stored on host servers and a management server tracks transfers of the digital asset over the network.12-08-2011