公开(公告)号：US20110019691A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12892900

申请日：2010-09-28

Applicant: Scott Moskowitz

Inventor： Scott Moskowitz

IPC: H04J3/16

CPC classification number: H04N1/32144 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06T1/0021 ,  G06T1/005 ,  G06T2201/0052 ,  G06T2201/0061 ,  G06T2201/0064 ,  H04K1/00 ,  H04L9/3247 ,  H04L2209/56 ,  H04L2209/608 ,  H04N21/8358

Abstract: Responsibility can be established for specific copies or instances of copies of digitized multimedia content using digital watermarks. Management and distribution of digital watermark keys (e.g., private, semiprivate and public) and the extension of information associated with such keys is implemented to create a mechanism for the securitization of multimedia titles to which the keys apply. Bandwidth rights can be created to provide for a distributed model for digital distribution of content which combines the security of a digital watermark with efficient barter mechanisms for handling the actual delivery of digital goods. Distributed keys better define rights that are traded between transacting parties in exchanging information or content. More than one party can cooperate in adding distinguished watermarks at various stages of distribution without destroying watermarks previously placed in the content. Additionally, the amount of information which any one party must divulge to another party can be minimized, and “downstream” parties can be prevented from compromising or otherwise gaining control of watermarks embedded by “upstream” parties.

Abstract translation: 可以使用数字水印确定数字化多媒体内容的特定副本或副本的责任。 执行数字水印密钥（例如私有，半私人和公共）的管理和分发以及与这些密钥相关联的信息的扩展，以创建用于密钥应用的多媒体标题证券化的机制。 可以创建带宽权限，以提供用于将数字水印的安全性与用于处理数字商品的实际交付的有效易货机制相结合的内容的数字分发的分布式模型。 分布式密钥更好地定义交易方在交换信息或内容时交易的权利。 不止一方可以在分配的各个阶段加入不同水印，而不会破坏先前放置在内容中的水印。 另外，任何一方必须泄露给另一方的信息量都可以最小化，并且可以防止“下游”各方妥协或以其他方式获得“上游”方面嵌入的水印的控制。

公开(公告)号：US20080109417A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：US12005229

申请日：2007-12-26

Applicant: Scott Moskowitz ,  Michael Berry

Inventor： Scott Moskowitz ,  Michael Berry

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/3003 ,  G06F11/30 ,  G06F17/30542 ,  G06F17/30964 ,  G10L17/00 ,  H04N19/00 ,  Y10S707/99931 ,  Y10S707/99932 ,  Y10S707/99933

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring and analyzing at least one signal are disclosed. An abstract of at least one reference signal is generated and stored in a reference database. An abstract of a query signal to be analyzed is then generated so that the abstract of the query signal can be compared to the abstracts stored in the reference database for a match. The method and system may optionally be used to record information about the query signals, the number of matches recorded, and other useful information about the query signals. Moreover, the method by which abstracts are generated can be programmable based upon selectable criteria. The system can also be programmed with error control software so as to avoid the re-occurrence of a query signal that matches more than one signal stored in the reference database.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于监视和分析至少一个信号的方法和系统。 生成至少一个参考信号的摘要并将其存储在参考数据库中。 然后生成要分析的查询信号的抽象，使得可以将查询信号的抽象与存储在参考数据库中的用于匹配的抽象进行比较。 方法和系统可以可选地用于记录关于查询信号的信息，记录的匹配数量以及关于查询信号的其他有用信息。 此外，生成摘要的方法可以基于可选择的标准来编程。 该系统还可以用错误控制软件进行编程，以避免与存储在参考数据库中的多个信号匹配的查询信号重新出现。

公开(公告)号：US20070110240A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11647861

申请日：2006-12-29

Applicant: Scott Moskowitz ,  Mike Berry

Inventor： Scott Moskowitz ,  Mike Berry

IPC: H04K1/02

CPC classification number: H04L9/0861 ,  G11B20/00086 ,  G11B20/0021 ,  G11B20/0071 ,  G11B20/00818 ,  G11B20/00891 ,  G11B20/00985 ,  G11B2020/00014 ,  H04L9/00 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/12 ,  H04L2209/34 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N19/467 ,  H04N21/2343 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/23476 ,  H04N21/2351 ,  H04N21/23892 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/8358 ,  H04N21/85406

Abstract: A system and methods for permitting open access to data objects and for securing data within the data objects is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for securing a data object is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for securing a data object is disclosed. The method includes the steps of (1) providing a data object comprising digital data and file format information; (2) embedding independent data into a data object; and (3) scrambling the data object to degrade the data object to a predetermined signal quality level. The steps of embedding and scrambling may be performed until a predetermined condition is met. The method may also include the steps of descrambling the data object to upgrade the data object to a predetermined signal quality level, and decoding the embedded independent data. The additional steps of descrambling and decoding may be performed until a predetermined condition is met. The predetermined condition may include, for example, reaching a desired signal quality of the data object.

公开(公告)号：US20070079131A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11592079

申请日：2006-11-02

Applicant: Scott Moskowitz ,  Marc Cooperman

Inventor： Scott Moskowitz ,  Marc Cooperman

IPC: H04L9/00

CPC classification number: H04N19/467 ,  G06T1/0028 ,  G06T1/005 ,  G06T2201/0052 ,  H04L63/12 ,  H04L2463/101 ,  H04N1/32144 ,  H04N1/32149 ,  H04N1/32187 ,  H04N1/32277 ,  H04N2201/3233 ,  H04N2201/327

Abstract: Z-transform calculations may be used to encode (and/or decode) carrier signal independent data (e.g., digital watermarks) to a digital sample stream. Deterministic and non-deterministic components of a digital sample stream signal may be analyzed for the purposes of encoding carrier signal independent data to the digital sample stream. The carrier signal independent data may be encoded in a manner such that it is restricted or concentrated primarily in the non-deterministic signal components of the carrier signal. The signal components can include a discrete series of digital samples and/or a discreet series of carrier frequency sub-bands of the carrier signal. Z-transform calculations may be used to measure a desirability of particular locations and a sample stream in which to encode the carrier signal independent data.

Abstract translation: Z变换计算可用于将载波信号无关数据（例如，数字水印）编码（和/或解码）到数字样本流。 可以分析数字样本流信号的确定性和非确定性分量，用于将载波信号无关数据编码到数字样本流。 载波信号独立数据可以以这样的方式进行编码，使得它主要被限制或集中在载波信号的非确定性信号分量中。 信号分量可以包括载波信号的离散系列数字样本和/或离散系列的载波频率子带。 Z变换计算可用于测量特定位置的可取性以及其中编码载波信号独立数据的采样流。

公开(公告)号：US20070028113A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11512701

申请日：2006-08-29

Applicant: Scott Moskowitz

Inventor： Scott Moskowitz

IPC: H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/40 ,  G06F1/266 ,  G06F7/582 ,  G06F7/588 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/12 ,  G06F2221/0711 ,  G06F2221/0737 ,  G06Q20/085 ,  G06Q20/382 ,  G06Q20/38215 ,  G06Q20/3823 ,  G06Q20/3829 ,  G06Q20/401 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0609 ,  G06Q2220/00 ,  H04L9/0618 ,  H04L9/0643 ,  H04L9/14 ,  H04L9/30 ,  H04L9/3228 ,  H04L9/3231 ,  H04L9/3247 ,  H04L9/3297 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/12 ,  H04L2209/42 ,  H04L2209/56 ,  H04L2209/603 ,  H04L2209/608 ,  H04L2463/101 ,  H04L2463/102

Abstract: The invention discloses a system for enhancing trust in transactions, most particularly in remote transactions between a plurality of transactional parties, for instance a seller and buyer(s) of goods and/or services over a public computer network such as the internet. Trust is disclosed to be a multivalent commodity, in that the trust that is to be enhanced relates to information about the subject matter of the transactions (e.g., the suitability of the goods and services sold), the bona fides of the supplier of the goods and services, the appropriateness of a pricing structure for a particular transaction or series of transactions, a quantum of additional transactional value that may be imparted to the transactional relationship, security of information exchange, etc. An important contributor to trust for such aspects of the transaction is disclosed to be the use of highly-secure steganographic computer processing means for data identification, authentication, and transmission, such that confidence in the transaction components is enhanced. By providing an integrated multivalent system for enhancing trust across a variety of categories (for a variety of transaction species, including those in which the need for trust is greater on the part of one party than of another, as well as those in which both require substantial trust enhancement), the invention reduces barriers to forming and optimizing transactional relationships.

公开(公告)号：US20050135615A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US11026234

申请日：2004-12-30

Applicant: Scott Moskowitz ,  Marc Cooperman

Inventor： Scott Moskowitz ,  Marc Cooperman

IPC: G06T1/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N1/32 ,  H04N7/26 ,  H04L9/00

CPC classification number: H04N19/467 ,  G06T1/0028 ,  G06T1/005 ,  G06T1/0085 ,  G06T2201/0052 ,  H04L63/12 ,  H04L2463/101 ,  H04N1/32144 ,  H04N1/32149 ,  H04N1/32187 ,  H04N1/32277 ,  H04N2201/3233 ,  H04N2201/327

Abstract: Z-transform calculations may be used to encode (and/or decode) carrier signal independent data (e.g., digital watermarks) to a digital sample stream. Deterministic and non-deterministic components of a digital sample stream signal may be analyzed for the purposes of encoding carrier signal independent data to the digital sample stream. The carrier signal independent data may be encoded in a manner such that it is restricted or concentrated primarily in the non-deterministic signal components of the carrier signal. The signal components can include a discrete series of digital samples and/or a discreet series of carrier frequency sub-bands of the carrier signal. Z-transform calculations may be used to measure a desirability of-particular locations and a sample stream in which to encode the carrier signal independent data.

Abstract translation: Z变换计算可用于将载波信号无关数据（例如，数字水印）编码（和/或解码）到数字样本流。 可以分析数字样本流信号的确定性和非确定性分量，用于将载波信号无关数据编码到数字样本流。 载波信号独立数据可以以这样的方式进行编码，使得它主要被限制或集中在载波信号的非确定性信号分量中。 信号分量可以包括载波信号的离散系列数字样本和/或离散系列的载波频率子带。 Z变换计算可以用于测量特定位置的可取性以及其中对载波信号独立数据进行编码的采样流。

公开(公告)号：US08549305B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US12913751

申请日：2010-10-27

Applicant: Scott Moskowitz ,  Marc Cooperman

Inventor： Scott Moskowitz ,  Marc Cooperman

IPC: H04L9/32 ,  H04L9/00 ,  H04L9/28 ,  H04K1/00

CPC classification number: H04L9/28 ,  G06T1/0021 ,  G06T2201/0064 ,  G10L19/018 ,  G11B20/00891 ,  H04L9/0643 ,  H04L9/0656 ,  H04L9/12 ,  H04L9/3247 ,  H04L9/3263 ,  H04L2209/04 ,  H04L2209/08 ,  H04L2209/605 ,  H04L2209/608 ,  H04N1/32149 ,  H04N1/3216 ,  H04N1/32187 ,  H04N1/32245 ,  H04N7/1675 ,  H04N21/23614 ,  H04N21/23892 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/4348 ,  H04N21/835 ,  H04N21/8352 ,  H04N21/8358 ,  H04N2201/3205 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3233 ,  H04N2201/327 ,  H04N2201/3281

Abstract: An apparatus and method for encoding and decoding additional information into a stream of digitized samples in an integral manner. The information is encoded using special keys. The information is contained in the samples, not prepended or appended to the sample stream. The method makes it extremely difficult to find the information in the samples if the proper keys are not possessed by the decoder. The method does not cause a significant degradation to the sample stream. The method is used to establish ownership of copyrighted digital multimedia content and provide a disincentive to piracy of such material.

公开(公告)号：US20110305365A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US13212264

申请日：2011-08-18

Applicant: Scott Moskowitz ,  Marc Cooperman

Inventor： Scott Moskowitz ,  Marc Cooperman

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/0092 ,  G06T1/0028 ,  G06T1/005 ,  G06T2201/0064 ,  G06T2201/0065 ,  H04K1/00 ,  H04L2209/08 ,  H04L2209/34 ,  H04L2209/608 ,  H04N1/32149 ,  H04N1/32187 ,  H04N1/32229 ,  H04N1/3232 ,  H04N21/23892 ,  H04N21/8358 ,  H04N2201/3233 ,  H04N2201/327

Abstract: The implementations of digital watermarks can be optimally suited to particular transmission, distribution and storage mediums given the nature of digitally-sampled audio, video and other multimedia works. Watermark application parameters can be adapted to the individual characteristics of a given digital sample stream. Watermark information can be either carried in individual samples or in relationships between multiple samples, such as in a waveform shape. More optimal models may be obtained to design watermark systems that are tamper-resistant given the number and breadth of existent digitized sample options with different frequency and time components. The highest quality of a given content signal may be maintained as it is mastered, with the watermark suitably hidden, taking into account usage of digital filters and error correction. The quality of the underlying content signals can be used to identify and highlight advantageous locations for the insertion of digital watermarks. The watermark is integrated as closely as possible to the content signal, at a maximum level to force degradation of the content signal when attempts are made to remove the watermarks.

Abstract translation: 考虑到数字采样音频，视频和其他多媒体作品的性质，数字水印的实现可以最适合于特定的传输，分发和存储介质。 水印应用参数可以适应给定数字样本流的各个特征。 水印信息可以在单个样本中携带，也可以在多个样本之间的关系中携带，例如波形形状。 鉴于具有不同频率和时间分量的现有数字化样本选项的数量和广度，可以获得更好的模型来设计防篡改的水印系统。 考虑到数字滤波器的使用和误差校正，可以保持给定内容信号的最高质量，因为它被掌握，水印被适当地隐藏。 底层内容信号的质量可用于识别和突出显示用于插入数字水印的有利位置。 尽可能地将内容信号尽可能地集成到内容信号上，以在尝试去除水印时强制内容信号的劣化。

公开(公告)号：US20080046742A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：US11599964

申请日：2006-11-15

Applicant: Scott Moskowitz

Inventor： Scott Moskowitz

IPC: H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/0028 ,  G06T2201/0064

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for encoding digital watermarks into content signals. Also disclosed are systems and methods for detecting and/or verifying digital watermarks in content signals. According to one embodiment, a system for encoding of digital watermark information includes: a window identifier for identifying a sample window in the signal; an interval calculator for determining a quantization interval of the sample window; and a sampler for normalizing the sample window to provide normalized samples. According to another embodiment, a system for pre-analyzing a digital signal for encoding at least one digital watermark using a digital filter is disclosed. According to another embodiment, a method for pre-analyzing a digital signal for encoding digital watermarks comprises: (1) providing a digital signal; (2) providing a digital filter to be applied to the digital signal; and (3) identifying an area of the digital signal that will be affected by the digital filter based on at least one measurable difference between the digital signal and a counterpart of the digital signal selected from the group consisting of the digital signal as transmitted, the digital signal as stored in a medium, and the digital signal as played backed. According to another embodiment, a method for encoding a watermark in a content signal includes the steps of (1) splitting a watermark bit stream; and (2) encoding at least half of the watermark bit stream in the content signal using inverted instances of the watermark bit stream. Other methods and systems for encoding/decoding digital watermarks are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了将数字水印编码成内容信号的方法和系统。 还公开了用于在内容信号中检测和/或验证数字水印的系统和方法。 根据一个实施例，一种用于编码数字水印信息的系统包括：用于识别信号中的采样窗口的窗口标识符; 用于确定样本窗口的量化间隔的间隔计算器; 以及用于归一化样本窗口以提供归一化样本的采样器。 根据另一实施例，公开了一种用于使用数字滤波器预分析用于对至少一个数字水印进行编码的数字信号的系统。 根据另一实施例，一种用于预分解用于对数字水印进行编码的数字信号的方法包括：（1）提供数字信号; （2）提供要应用于数字信号的数字滤波器; 以及（3）基于数字信号与从由发送的数字信号组成的组中选择的数字信号的对应物之间的至少一个可测量的差异来识别将受数字滤波器影响的数字信号的区域， 存储在介质中的数字信号，以及播放的数字信号。 根据另一实施例，一种用于在内容信号中编码水印的方法包括以下步骤：（1）分割水印比特流; 和（2）使用水印比特流的反转实例来编码内容信号中的水印比特流的至少一半。 还公开了用于对数字水印进行编码/解码的其它方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US20080022114A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11899662

申请日：2007-09-07

Applicant: Scott Moskowitz

Inventor： Scott Moskowitz

IPC: H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/0028 ,  G06T2201/0064

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for encoding digital watermarks into content signals. Also disclosed are systems and methods for detecting and/or verifying digital watermarks in content signals. According to one embodiment, a system for encoding of digital watermark information includes: a window identifier for identifying a sample window in the signal; an interval calculator for determining a quantization interval of the sample window; and a sampler for normalizing the sample window to provide normalized samples. According to another embodiment, a system for pre-analyzing a digital signal for encoding at least one digital watermark using a digital filter is disclosed. According to another embodiment, a method for pre-analyzing a digital signal for encoding digital watermarks comprises: (1) providing a digital signal; (2) providing a digital filter to be applied to the digital signal; and (3) identifying an area of the digital signal that will be affected by the digital filter based on at least one measurable difference between the digital signal and a counterpart of the digital signal selected from the group consisting of the digital signal as transmitted, the digital signal as stored in a medium, and the digital signal as played backed. According to another embodiment, a method for encoding a watermark in a content signal includes the steps of (1) splitting a watermark bit stream; and (2) encoding at least half of the watermark bit stream in the content signal using inverted instances of the watermark bit stream. Other methods and systems for encoding/decoding digital watermarks are also disclosed.