Content serialization by varying content properties, including varying master copy watermark properties

    公开(公告)号:US10129429B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-13

    申请号:US12245605

    申请日:2008-10-03

    摘要: This disclosure describes novel methods for generating unique copies of content. One method combines the functions of the master copy and unique copy watermarks. In particular, the method generates a unique copy by varying the manner in which the master copy watermark is embedded in unique copies of a content item. In one embodiment, the master copy watermark is repeated within the content item and its location is varied in a unique pattern that comprises the unique copy watermark. The unique copy is generated by producing a copy in which master copy watermarks are embedded in a unique pattern. For instance in one embodiment, the locations of the master copy watermarks in the content item are represented as a vector of delta values in which each delta value corresponds to the distance between a corresponding instance of the master copy watermark, and a neighboring instance of the master copy watermark. This vector is stored in a transaction record in association with transaction information, such as information identifying the master copy and information associated with the unique copy. Other ways of representing the unique pattern of attributes of the master copy watermark are also possible. In other embodiments, properties of the master copy watermark other than its location are varied through the content. The unique copy watermark is conveyed in the vector of deltas in these properties of the master copy watermark. Some examples of these properties of the master copy watermark signal include phase characteristics (e.g., the phase shift of a watermark carrier signal), frequency magnitude characteristics, etc. These properties are varied in a manner that does not alter the information carried in the master copy watermark. However, it does provide a variation that creates a unique copy, and the unique copy watermark is conveyed in this variation. The variation in location of the instances of the master copy watermark can be in different domains, such as a spatial domain, a time domain, a time-space domain, a transform domain (including frequency transform domains), a compressed domain, etc.

    Fast signal detection and distributed computing in portable computing devices
    4.
    发明授权
    Fast signal detection and distributed computing in portable computing devices 有权
    便携式计算设备中的快速信号检测和分布式计算

    公开(公告)号:US08694049B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-08

    申请号:US11198004

    申请日:2005-08-05

    IPC分类号: H04M1/00 G06F15/16 G06K9/00

    摘要: This disclosure describes a distributed reader architecture for a mobile computing device such as cellular telephone handset. This architecture includes a reader library that reads device capabilities and business model parameters in the device, and in response, for selects an appropriate configuration of reader modules for identifying a content item. The reader modules each perform a function used in identifying a content item. The modules are selected so that the resources available on the device and in remote devices are used optimally, depending on available computing resources on the device and network bandwidth. One example of a reader module is a fast watermark detection module that quickly detects the presence of a watermark, enabling resources to be focused on portions of content that are most likely going to lead to successful content identification. A watermark signal structure for fast watermark detection is comprised of a dense array of impulse functions in a form of a circle in a Fourier magnitude domain, and the impulse functions having pseudorandom phase. Alternative structures are possible.

    摘要翻译: 本公开描述了用于诸如蜂窝电话手机的移动计算设备的分布式读取器架构。 该架构包括阅读器库,其读取设备中的设备能力和业务模型参数,并且作为响应,用于选择用于识别内容项目的读取器模块的适当配置。 读取器模块各自执行用于识别内容项目的功能。 选择这些模块,以便根据设备上可用的计算资源和网络带宽,最佳地使用设备和远程设备上可用的资源。 读取器模块的一个示例是快速检测水印的存在的快速水印检测模块,使资源能够集中在最有可能导致成功的内容识别的内容的部分上。 用于快速水印检测的水印信号结构由傅里叶级数域中的圆形脉冲函数的密集阵列组成,脉冲函数具有伪随机相位。 替代结构是可能的。

    Authenticating Identification and Security Documents and Other Objects
    5.
    发明申请
    Authenticating Identification and Security Documents and Other Objects 有权
    认证和安全文件及其他对象

    公开(公告)号:US20130172048A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-04

    申请号:US13488942

    申请日:2012-06-05

    IPC分类号: G06T1/00 G06K9/46

    摘要: The application discloses identification and security documents and methods and systems for authenticating such identification and security documents. In one implementation, a document includes a first surface; and a second surface. The first surface comprises a first set of print structures and a second set of print structures. The first set of print structures and the second set of print structures cooperate to obscure the location on the first surface of the second set of print structures. The second set of print structures is arranged on the first surface so as to provide a reflection pattern. In one example, the reflection pattern includes a diffraction grating. The second set of print structures is preferably provided on the first surface with metallic ink. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided too.

    摘要翻译: 该申请公开了用于认证这种识别和安全文件的识别和安全文件和方法和系统。 在一个实现中,文档包括第一表面; 和第二表面。 第一表面包括第一组打印结构和第二组打印结构。 第一组打印结构和第二组打印结构相配合以掩盖第二组打印结构的第一表面上的位置。 第二组打印结构布置在第一表面上以提供反射图案。 在一个示例中,反射图案包括衍射光栅。 第二组打印结构优选地在金属墨水的第一表面上设置。 当然,也提供其他权利要求和组合。

    Watermarking systems and methods
    6.
    发明授权
    Watermarking systems and methods 有权
    水印系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08005259B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-23

    申请号:US12763417

    申请日:2010-04-20

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00

    CPC分类号: G06T1/0064

    摘要: Various improvements and applications for digital watermarking technology are detailed. One concerns techniques for making watermarks resistant to malicious attacks. Another involves using digital watermarking with ID cards and credentials, such as a watermarked driver's license conveying a user's cryptographic PKI. Still another uses digital watermarks in connection with automated compliance audits for corporate users of electronic content. A variety of other technologies are also detailed.

    摘要翻译: 详细介绍了数字水印技术的各种改进和应用。 一个涉及使水印抵御恶意攻击的技术。 另一个涉及使用ID卡和凭证的数字水印,例如传达用户密码PKI的带有水印的驾驶执照。 还有另一个使用电子水印与电子内容的企业用户的自动化合规性审核相关联。 还详细介绍了各种其他技术。

    Access control systems
    7.
    发明授权
    Access control systems 有权
    门禁系统

    公开(公告)号:US07958359B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-07

    申请号:US10275197

    申请日:2001-04-30

    IPC分类号: H04L9/32 G06K9/00 G08B19/00

    摘要: The present invention relates generally to access control. One claim recites a method of determining whether to allow access to a location, including: receiving optical data from an optical sensor, the optical data being associated with an object presented to the optical sensor, wherein the object comprises optically-detectable, machine-readable indicia encoded in a predetermined symbology thereon, the indicia including at least an orientation component; determining an orientation of the orientation component; obtaining from a data store a predetermined orientation; and comparing the predetermined orientation with the determined orientation to decide whether to allow access to the location. Of course, other claims are provided as well.

    摘要翻译: 本发明一般涉及访问控制。 一个权利要求描述了确定是否允许访问位置的方法,包括:从光学传感器接收光学数据,所述光学数据与呈现给所述光学传感器的物体相关联,其中所述对象包括光学可检测的,机器可读的 标记以其中的预定符号编码,所述标记至少包括取向分量; 确定取向分量的取向; 从数据存储器获取预定取向; 以及将所述预定取向与所确定的方向进行比较以决定是否允许访问所述位置。 当然,也提供其他权利要求。

    Combined Watermarking and Fingerprinting
    8.
    发明申请
    Combined Watermarking and Fingerprinting 有权
    组合水印和指纹图像

    公开(公告)号:US20100322469A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-23

    申请号:US12785290

    申请日:2010-05-21

    申请人: Ravi K. Sharma

    发明人: Ravi K. Sharma

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00 G06F17/30

    CPC分类号: G10L19/018 G06T1/0028

    摘要: Content fingerprints and watermarks are combined in various ways for content identification applications. Fingerprints are used to identify content generally while watermarks provide more detailed localization of parts within the content, and vice versa. Fingerprint techniques are further used for signal synchronization and other pre-processing steps to assist in digital watermark decoding. A variety of fingerprint/watermark techniques identify characteristics of the channel of content from content samples.

    摘要翻译: 内容指纹和水印以各种方式组合,用于内容识别应用。 指纹用于一般地识别内容,而水印在内容中提供更详细的部分定位,反之亦然。 指纹技术进一步用于信号同步和其他预处理步骤以辅助数字水印解码。 各种指纹/水印技术从内容样本中识别出内容通道的特征。

    Content Serialization by Varying Content Properties, Including Varying Master Copy Watermark Properties

    公开(公告)号:US20090116686A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-07

    申请号:US12245605

    申请日:2008-10-03

    IPC分类号: G06K9/00

    摘要: This disclosure describes novel methods for generating unique copies of content. One method combines the functions of the master copy and unique copy watermarks. In particular, the method generates a unique copy by varying the manner in which the master copy watermark is embedded in unique copies of a content item. In one embodiment, the master copy watermark is repeated within the content item and its location is varied in a unique pattern that comprises the unique copy watermark. The unique copy is generated by producing a copy in which master copy watermarks are embedded in a unique pattern. For instance in one embodiment, the locations of the master copy watermarks in the content item are represented as a vector of delta values in which each delta value corresponds to the distance between a corresponding instance of the master copy watermark, and a neighboring instance of the master copy watermark. This vector is stored in a transaction record in association with transaction information, such as information identifying the master copy and information associated with the unique copy. Other ways of representing the unique pattern of attributes of the master copy watermark are also possible. In other embodiments, properties of the master copy watermark other than its location are varied through the content. The unique copy watermark is conveyed in the vector of deltas in these properties of the master copy watermark. Some examples of these properties of the master copy watermark signal include phase characteristics (e.g., the phase shift of a watermark carrier signal), frequency magnitude characteristics, etc. These properties are varied in a manner that does not alter the information carried in the master copy watermark. However, it does provide a variation that creates a unique copy, and the unique copy watermark is conveyed in this variation. The variation in location of the instances of the master copy watermark can be in different domains, such as a spatial domain, a time domain, a time-space domain, a transform domain (including frequency transform domains), a compressed domain, etc.

    Digital watermarking methods and related toy and game applications
    10.
    发明授权
    Digital watermarking methods and related toy and game applications 有权
    数字水印方法及相关玩具及游戏应用

    公开(公告)号:US07502759B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-10

    申请号:US10139147

    申请日:2002-05-02

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    摘要: The present invention relates to toys and game applications that are enhanced with digital watermarks. In one embodiment, a character card includes a unique identifier in the form of a digital watermark. The identifier is used to link to a database record, which can be updated to reflect changes in game attributes. Some such game attributes include life, character type and name, health, strength, and power levels. The data record can be updated or modified to reflect changes in attributes due to activity or events during a computer software game. The database record can be used by the computer software game to alter or enhance the game. In another embodiment, a toy interacts with toy components or cards via digital watermarks. Digital watermarks enhance games, toys and books in still other embodiments.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及用数字水印增强的玩具和游戏应用。 在一个实施例中,字符卡包括数字水印形式的唯一标识符。 标识符用于链接到可以更新的数据库记录,以反映游戏属性的变化。 一些这样的游戏属性包括生命,字符类型和名称,健康,力量和功率水平。 可以更新或修改数据记录以反映由于计算机软件游戏期间的活动或事件而导致的属性变化。 计算机软件游戏可以使用数据库记录来改变或增强游戏。 在另一个实施例中,玩具通过数字水印与玩具组件或卡相互作用。 在其他实施例中,数字水印增强游戏,玩具和书籍。