US Patent No: 8,051,169

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Methods and systems useful in linking from objects to remote resources

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Abstract

An identifier corresponding to an object is used in establishing links to related electronic resources. The identifier can be obtained by decoding a watermark, performing a hashing algorithm on content data, reading a bar code, etc. The object can be physical (e.g., a magazine page) or electronic (e.g., music or image data). Suitable devices useful with this technology include cell phones, PDAs, and the like, which may include sensors for capturing object data. The associated electronic resource can be a web site from which information, image/audio content, etc., is provided. A variety of other features and arrangements are also detailed.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
DIGIMARC CORPORATIONBEAVERTON, OR764

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rhoads, Geoffrey B West Linn, OR 738 34193

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
DIGIMARC CORPORATION (371)
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5,710,834 Method and apparatus responsive to a code signal conveyed through a graphic image 258 1995
5,748,763 Image steganography system featuring perceptually adaptive and globally scalable signal embedding 311 1995
5,850,481 Steganographic system 252 1995
5,841,978 Network linking method using steganographically embedded data objects 386 1995
5,765,152 System and method for managing copyrighted electronic media 801 1995
5,745,604 Identification/authentication system using robust, distributed coding 262 1996
5,862,260 Methods for surveying dissemination of proprietary empirical data 594 1996
6,122,403 Computer system linked by using information in data objects 573 1996
6,026,193 Video steganography 137 1997
6,122,392 Signal processing to hide plural-bit information in image, video, and audio data 103 1997
6,449,377 Methods and systems for watermark processing of line art images 121 1998
6,345,104 Digital watermarks and methods for security documents 212 1998
6,324,573 Linking of computers using information steganographically embedded in data objects 176 1998
6,229,924 Method and apparatus for watermarking video images 103 1998
6,421,070 Smart images and image bookmarking for an internet browser 163 1998
7,171,016 Method for monitoring internet dissemination of image, video and/or audio files 116 1998
6,580,819 Methods of producing security documents having digitally encoded data and documents employing same 92 1999
6,285,776 Methods for identifying equipment used in counterfeiting 139 1999
6,681,028 Paper-based control of computer systems 143 1999
6,404,898 Method and system for encoding image and audio content 116 1999
6,311,214 Linking of computers based on optical sensing of digital data 518 1999
6,343,138 Security documents with hidden digital data 218 1999
6,400,827 Methods for hiding in-band digital data in images and video 83 1999
6,496,591 Video copy-control with plural embedded signals 68 1999
6,650,761 Watermarked business cards and methods 239 1999
6,408,331 Computer linking methods using encoded graphics 126 1999
6,700,990 Digital watermark decoding method 127 1999
6,879,701 Tile-based digital watermarking techniques 97 1999
6,307,949 Methods for optimizing watermark detection 102 1999
6,363,159 Consumer audio appliance responsive to watermark data 107 1999
6,381,341 Watermark encoding method exploiting biases inherent in original signal 126 1999
6,539,095 Audio watermarking to convey auxiliary control information, and media embodying same 78 1999
6,542,618 Methods for watermark decoding 75 1999
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6,408,082 Watermark detection using a fourier mellin transform 173 1999
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6,560,349 Audio monitoring using steganographic information 88 1999
6,813,366 Steganographic decoding with transform to spatial domain 90 1999
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6,330,335 Audio steganography 151 2000
7,010,144 Associating data with images in imaging systems 103 2000
6,983,051 Methods for audio watermarking and decoding 68 2000
6,574,350 Digital watermarking employing both frail and robust watermarks 159 2000
6,289,108 Methods for detecting alteration of audio and images 119 2000
6,614,914 Watermark embedder and reader 412 2000
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6,449,379 Video steganography methods avoiding introduction of fixed pattern noise 83 2000
6,266,430 Audio or video steganography 177 2000
6,353,672 Steganography using dynamic codes 109 2000
6,516,079 Digital watermark screening and detecting strategies 83 2000
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6,590,996 Color adaptive watermarking 162 2000
6,567,533 Method and apparatus for discerning image distortion by reference to encoded marker signals 112 2000
6,553,129 Computer system linked by using information in data objects 172 2000
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6,505,160 Connected audio and other media objects 381 2000
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6,385,329 Wavelet domain watermarks 236 2000
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6,567,534 Methods and systems for watermark processing of line art images 58 2000
6,522,770 Management of documents and other objects using optical devices 163 2000
6,647,128 Method for monitoring internet dissemination of image, video, and/or audio files 137 2000
6,965,873 Electronic commerce using optical input device 34 2000
7,261,612 Methods and systems for read-aloud books 80 2000
6,442,285 Controlling operation of a device using a re-configurable watermark detector 93 2000
6,430,302 Steganographically encoding a first image in accordance with a second image 105 2001
6,567,535 Steganographic system with changing operations 45 2001
6,757,406 Steganographic image processing 57 2001
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2001/0022,848 Method of producing a security document 54 2001
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6,760,463 Watermarking methods and media 106 2001
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6,798,894 Method and apparatus for watermarking video images 67 2001
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2001/0034,705 Payment-based systems for internet music 69 2001
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6,675,146 Audio steganography 91 2001
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6,560,350 Methods for detecting alteration of audio 28 2001
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6,771,796 Methods for identifying equipment used in counterfeiting 43 2001
7,319,775 Wavelet domain watermarks 72 2001
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6,590,998 Network linking method using information embedded in data objects that have inherent noise 72 2001
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6,738,495 Watermarking enhanced to withstand anticipated corruptions 72 2001
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2002/0131,076 Distribution and use of trusted photos 70 2002
7,437,430 Network linking using index modulated on data 57 2002
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6,654,480 Audio appliance and monitoring device responsive to watermark data 70 2002
2002/0186,886 Methods for marking images 69 2002
6,804,376 Equipment employing watermark-based authentication function 41 2002
6,850,626 Methods employing multiple watermarks 49 2002
7,054,462 Inferring object status based on detected watermark data 65 2002
7,054,463 Data encoding using frail watermarks 56 2002
2002/0196,272 Smart images and image bookmarks for an internet browser 73 2002
7,111,170 Distributed system for responding to watermarked documents 73 2002
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6,917,724 Methods for opening file on computer via optical sensing 125 2002
7,653,210 Method for monitoring internet dissemination of image, video, and/or audio files 71 2002
6,567,780 Audio with hidden in-band digital data 59 2002
2002/0176,003 Watermark reading kiosks 65 2002
2003/0021,440 Digital watermarking employing noise model 37 2002
7,502,759 Digital watermarking methods and related toy and game applications 83 2002
6,647,129 Method and system for encoding image and audio content 76 2002
7,171,018 Portable devices and methods employing digital watermarking 100 2002
6,754,377 Methods and systems for marking printed documents 75 2002
6,978,036 Tamper-resistant authentication techniques for identification documents 60 2002
7,711,564 Connected audio and other media objects 36 2002
6,647,130 Printable interfaces and digital linking with embedded codes 121 2002
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7,720,249 Watermark embedder and reader 43 2002
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7,224,819 Integrating digital watermarks in multimedia content 77 2002
2003/0130,954 Postal applications including digital watermarks 90 2002
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6,768,808 Encoding and decoding methods in which decryption data is conveyed steganographically within audio or visual content 56 2002
7,158,654 Image processor and image processing method 71 2003
7,333,957 Connected audio and other media objects 67 2003
7,349,552 Connected audio and other media objects 99 2003
6,744,907 Image capture methods and devices employing steganographic processing 40 2003
6,768,809 Digital watermark screening and detection strategies 100 2003
7,113,615 Watermark embedder and reader 84 2003
2004/0005,093 Media-independent document security method and apparatus 70 2003
7,308,110 Methods for marking images 70 2003
7,263,203 Digital watermarks 54 2003
7,499,564 Methods for decoding watermark data from audio, and controlling audio devices in accordance therewith 45 2003
7,181,022 Audio watermarking to convey auxiliary information, and media embodying same 69 2003
7,003,132 Embedding hidden auxiliary code signals in media 55 2003
7,340,076 Digital watermarks for unmanned vehicle navigation 47 2003
6,959,100 Secure document design with machine readable, variable message encoded in a visible registration pattern 54 2003
7,286,684 Secure document design carrying auxiliary machine readable information 50 2003
7,391,880 Color adaptive watermarking 74 2003
6,987,862 Video steganography 99 2003
2006/0028,689 Document management with embedded data 65 2003
6,975,746 Integrating digital watermarks in multimedia content 97 2003
2004/0128,514 Method for increasing the functionality of a media player/recorder device or an application program 177 2003
6,882,738 Methods and tangible objects employing textured machine readable data 50 2003
2004/0190,750 Watermarked printed objects and methods 66 2003
2004/0263,911 Automated methods for distinguishing copies from original printed objects 57 2003
2005/0013,462 Paper products and physical objects as means to access and control a computer or to navigate over or act as a portal on a network 49 2004
RE40919 Methods for surveying dissemination of proprietary empirical data 67 2004
2004/0240,704 Applying digital watermarks using printing process correction 64 2004
2004/0264,733 Image processing using embedded registration data to determine and compensate for geometric transformation 62 2004
7,377,421 Methods and systems for interacting with printed articles, such as posters 90 2004
6,996,252 Low visibility watermark using time decay fluorescence 78 2004
7,062,069 Digital watermark embedding and decoding using encryption keys 84 2004
7,035,427 Method and system for managing, accessing and paying for the use of copyrighted electronic media 142 2004
7,027,614 Hiding information to reduce or offset perceptible artifacts 82 2004
7,505,605 Portable devices and methods employing digital watermarking 43 2004
2005/0041,835 Fragile and emerging digital watermarks 70 2004
7,436,976 Digital watermarking systems and methods 21 2004
7,184,570 Methods and systems for steganographic processing 50 2004
7,760,902 Content objects with computer instructions steganographically encoded therein, and associated methods 17 2004
7,539,325 Documents and methods involving multiple watermarks 43 2004
7,130,087 Methods and apparatus to produce security documents 52 2004
7,213,757 Emerging security features for identification documents 79 2004
7,139,408 Transform domain watermarking of image signals 62 2004
7,537,170 Machine-readable security features for printed objects 65 2004
7,305,104 Authentication of identification documents using digital watermarks 81 2004
7,593,576 Systems and methods of managing audio and other media 53 2004
7,515,733 Methods and arrangements employing digital content items 63 2005
7,685,426 Managing and indexing content on a network with image bookmarks and digital watermarks 65 2005
7,424,131 Authentication of physical and electronic media objects using digital watermarks 75 2005
2005/0192,933 Collateral data combined with user characteristics to select web site 66 2005
7,164,780 Digital watermarking apparatus and methods 68 2005
7,177,443 Method and apparatus for associating identifiers with content 66 2005
7,978,874 Digital watermarking for workflow by tracking content or content identifiers with respect to time 5 2005
7,076,084 Methods and objects employing machine readable data 69 2005
7,321,667 Data hiding through arrangement of objects 44 2005
7,174,031 Methods for using wireless phones having optical capabilities 125 2005
7,209,573 Substituting images in copies based on digital watermarks 12 2005
7,450,734 Digital asset management, targeted searching and desktop searching using digital watermarks 88 2005
7,738,673 Low visible digital watermarks 67 2005
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2006/0041,591 Associating data with images in imaging systems 75 2005
2006/0062,386 Steganographic encoding and decoding of auxiliary codes in media signals 49 2005
2006/0013,435 Background watermark processing 63 2005
7,567,686 Hiding and detecting messages in media signals 49 2005
7,461,136 Internet linking from audio and image content 67 2005
7,545,951 Data transmission by watermark or derived identifier proxy 46 2005
7,269,275 Physical objects and validation of physical objects 47 2005
7,444,392 Registering with computer systems 65 2005
7,643,649 Integrating digital watermarks in multimedia content 80 2005
7,657,058 Watermark orientation signals conveying payload data 67 2005
7,239,734 Authentication of identification documents and banknotes 63 2005
7,242,790 Video steganography 47 2005
7,577,273 Steganographically encoded video, deriving or calculating identifiers from video, and related methods 25 2005
7,536,555 Methods for audio watermarking and decoding 58 2006
7,587,602 Methods and devices responsive to ambient audio 48 2006
2007/0055,884 User control and activation of watermark enabled objects 64 2006
7,424,132 Embedding hidden auxiliary code signals in media 45 2006
7,454,035 Digital watermarking systems and methods 22 2006
7,313,251 Method and system for managing and controlling electronic media 72 2006
2007/0100,757 Content Protection Arrangements 39 2006
2007/0195,987 Digital Media Methods 35 2006
2007/0108,287 Embedding and Reading Codes on Objects 64 2006
7,266,217 Multiple watermarks in content 55 2006
7,369,678 Digital watermark and steganographic decoding 78 2006
7,305,117 Methods and tangible objects employing machine readable data 42 2006
2006/0251,291 Methods for inserting and detecting watermarks in digital data 83 2006
7,372,976 Content indexing and searching using content identifiers and associated metadata 90 2006
2007/0016,790 Identification document and related methods 64 2006
7,602,940 Steganographic data hiding using a device clock 41 2006
7,602,977 Digital watermarks 42 2006
7,418,111 Methods and apparatus to process media 40 2006
7,949,147 Watermarking compressed data 16 2006
7,930,546 Methods, systems, and sub-combinations useful in media identification 18 2007
2007/0185,840 Audio-Based Internet Search Methods and Sub-Combinations 29 2007
7,966,494 Visual content-based internet search methods and sub-combinations 7 2007
2007/0172,098 Apparatus to Process Images, Video and Objects 41 2007
7,313,253 Methods and tangible objects employing machine readable data in photo-reactive materials 42 2007
2007/0180,251 Methods Utilizing Steganography 38 2007
7,330,564 Digital watermarking apparatus and methods 68 2007
7,639,837 Identification documents and authentication of such documents 45 2007
7,466,840 Soft error decoding of steganographic data 73 2007
7,486,799 Methods for monitoring audio and images on the internet 94 2007
7,702,511 Watermarking to convey auxiliary information, and media embodying same 42 2007
7,406,214 Methods and devices employing optical sensors and/or steganography 107 2007
2007/0276,841 METHODS AND DEVICES EMPLOYING CONTENT IDENTIFIERS 72 2007
2007/0276,928 Methods and Devices Employing Content Identifiers 75 2007
7,792,325 Methods and devices employing content identifiers 75 2007
7,359,528 Monitoring of video or audio based on in-band and out-of-band data 65 2007
7,433,491 Method and apparatus for associating identifiers with content 64 2007
2007/0201,835 Audio Encoding to Convey Auxiliary Information, and Media Embodying Same 46 2007
7,724,919 Methods and systems for steganographic processing 45 2007
2007/0208,805 Methods and Systems Useful in Linking From Objects to Remote Resources 9 2007
2007/0250,716 Fingerprinting of Media Signals 25 2007
7,362,879 Substituting objects based on steganographic encoding 20 2007
7,427,030 Security features for objects and method regarding same 67 2007
2007/0250,194 Methods and Systems Employing Digital Content 25 2007
7,565,294 Methods and systems employing digital content 30 2007
7,676,059 Video steganography or encoding 40 2007
7,460,726 Integrating steganographic encoding in multimedia content 67 2007
7,536,034 Gestural use of wireless mobile phone devices to signal to remote systems 80 2007
7,760,905 Wireless mobile phone with content processing 76 2007
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7,415,129 Providing reports associated with video and audio content 87 2007
7,444,000 Content identification, and securing media content with steganographic encoding 69 2007
7,796,826 Digital watermarks 41 2007
2008/0121,728 Machine-readable features for objects 65 2007
2008/0140,714 Methods for Linking from Objects to Remote Resources 8 2007
2008/0133,555 Associating Objects with Corresponding behaviors 65 2007
7,787,653 Methods for controlling rendering of images and video 70 2007
2008/0149,713 Detecting Media Areas Likely of Hosting Watermarks 51 2007
7,545,952 Image or video display devices 68 2007
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7,508,955 Authentication of objects using steganography 63 2007
7,548,643 Methods, objects and apparatus employing machine readable data 40 2007
7,590,259 Deriving attributes from images, audio or video to obtain metadata 56 2007
2008/0140,573 Connected Audio and Other Media Objects 25 2007
7,805,500 Network linking methods and apparatus 35 2007
2008/0133,556 Content Identifiers 18 2007
7,711,143 Methods for marking images 77 2007
7,697,719 Methods for analyzing electronic media including video and audio 86 2007
2008/0292,134 Wavelet Domain Watermarks 65 2008
7,532,741 Data hiding in media 42 2008
2008/0253,740 Apparatus and Methods to Process Video or Audio 42 2008
7,756,290 Detecting embedded signals in media content using coincidence metrics 69 2008
7,650,009 Controlling use of audio or image content 82 2008
2008/0275,906 Content Indexing and Searching Using Content Identifiers and Associated Metadata 45 2008
7,628,320 Methods and systems for interacting with physical objects 70 2008
2008/0319,859 Digital Media Methods 25 2008
7,693,300 Color image or video processing 65 2008
7,606,390 Processing data representing video and audio and methods and apparatus related thereto 58 2008
7,720,255 Methods and apparatus to process video and audio media 43 2008
7,672,477 Detecting hidden auxiliary code signals in media 43 2008
7,822,225 Authentication of physical and electronic media objects using digital watermarks 62 2008
2009/0012,944 Internet and Database Searching with Handheld Devices 63 2008
7,762,468 Readers to analyze security features on objects 63 2008
2009/0125,475 Methods and Systems for User-Association of Visual Stimuli with Corresponding Responses 64 2008
7,747,038 Method and apparatus for associating identifiers with content 66 2008
2009/0129,627 DIGITAL WATERMARKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS 29 2008
7,693,965 Analyzing audio, including analyzing streaming audio signals 50 2008
7,564,992 Content identification through deriving identifiers from video, images and audio 76 2008
7,953,824 Image sensors worn or attached on humans for imagery identification 16 2008
7,620,253 Steganographic systems and methods 19 2008
7,650,010 Connected video and audio 39 2008
2009/0172,128 Internet Linking from Audio and Image Content 15 2008
7,602,978 Deriving multiple identifiers from multimedia content 73 2008
7,751,588 Error processing of steganographic message signals 69 2008
7,751,596 Methods and arrangements employing digital content items 75 2009
2010/0008,534 Methods for Managing Content Using Intentional Degradation and Insertion of Steganographic Codes 40 2009
2010/0062,819 Methods and Related Toy and Game Applications Using Encoded Information 63 2009
7,970,166 Steganographic encoding methods and apparatus 11 2009
2009/0177,742 Methods and Systems Employing Digital Content 54 2009
7,953,270 Methods and arrangements employing digital content items 21 2009
7,831,062 Arrangement of objects in images or graphics to convey a machine-readable signal 36 2009
2009/0286,572 Interactive Systems and Methods Employing Wireless Mobile Devices 64 2009
2010/0131,767 Methods for Audio Watermarking and Decoding 39 2009
2010/0138,012 Methods and Devices Responsive to Ambient Audio 22 2009
7,957,553 Digital watermarking apparatus and methods 13 2009
7,965,864 Data transmission by extracted or calculated identifying data 12 2009
2009/0252,401 Methods, Objects and Apparatus Employing Machine Readable Data 40 2009
2010/0163,629 Security Document Carrying Machine Readable Pattern 40 2009
7,949,149 Deriving or calculating identifying data from video signals 11 2009
2010/0036,881 Portable Audio Appliance 20 2009
2010/0185,306 Methods and Systems Employing Digital Content 23 2009
7,970,167 Deriving identifying data from video and audio 14 2009
2010/0021,004 Hiding and Detecting Messages in Media Signals 40 2009
2010/0046,744 Methods and Devices Responsive to Ambient Audio 24 2009
2010/0008,536 Methods and Systems for Steganographic Processing 39 2009
2010/0009,722 Connected Audio and Other Media Objects 21 2009
7,974,439 Embedding hidden auxiliary information in media 4 2009
2010/0008,586 Systems and Methods of Managing Audio and Other Media 21 2009
2010/0142,752 Signal Processing of Audio and Video Data, including Deriving Identifying Information 40 2009
2010/0146,285 Digital Watermarks 39 2009
7,961,949 Extracting multiple identifiers from audio and video content 16 2009
7,916,354 Hiding and detecting auxiliary data in media materials and signals 12 2009
7,936,900 Processing data representing video and audio and methods related thereto 14 2009
2010/0045,816 User Feedback in Connection with Object Recognition 65 2009
2010/0067,737 Steganographic Systems and Methods 18 2009
7,837,094 Methods and systems for interacting with physical objects 63 2009
2010/0172,540 Synchronizing Rendering of Multimedia Content 63 2010
2010/0119,108 Methods and Arrangements for Composing Information-Carrying Artwork 40 2010
2011/0040,780 AUDIO PROCESSING 10 2010
2010/0198,941 METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING DIGITAL CONTENT ITEMS 61 2010
2010/0322,035 Audio-Based, Location-Related Methods 19 2010
2011/0007,936 Encoding and Decoding Media Signals 46 2010
2011/0026,777 Methods and Devices Involving Imagery and Gestures 34 2010
2011/0051,998 Methods for Controlling Rendering of Images and Video 29 2010
2011/0066,734 NETWORK LINKING METHODS AND APPARATUS 9 2010
 
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