US2006015904A1PendingUtilityA1

Method and apparatus for creation, distribution, assembly and verification of media

Assignee: MARCUS DWIGHTPriority: Sep 8, 2000Filed: Jun 16, 2005Published: Jan 19, 2006
Est. expirySep 8, 2020(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Dwight Marcus
H04N 7/17318H04N 21/4331H04N 21/2668H04N 21/25866H04N 21/254H04N 21/84H04N 7/173H04N 21/854H04N 21/4182H04N 21/4532G11B 27/034H04N 21/431H04N 21/44218H04N 21/812H04N 21/25891H04N 7/16G11B 27/3027H04N 21/4784H04N 21/44204
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Abstract

A method and apparatus for creation, distribution, assembly and verification of media, including one embodiment, media is transmitted to a receiver where the receiver assembles the media into programming. In another embodiment, media is transmitted to the receiver from a plurality of sources. In a further embodiment, a source of media performs a tagging operation to associate sets of tags with elements of the stream of media. In various embodiments, different combinations of look-and-feel, content and other tags are associated with the media stream. In an additional embodiment, tagging of the media stream is performed at the receiver. A user at the receiver may also provide data about the user to the receiver. In yet another embodiment, the receiver uses the tags to assemble the media into a program. In still further embodiments of the invention, various Royalty Only Aggregate Revenues or “ROAR” models and apparatus are disclosed.

Claims

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1 . A method of media distribution comprising: 
 obtaining a first media stream from a first media source;    tagging said first media source with a set of tags;    obtaining a second media stream from a second media source;    obtaining a template wherein said template guides assembly of a program; and    assembling said program using said template and said set of tags.    
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said step of tagging occurs at said media source.  
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said step of tagging occurs at a location other than said media source.  
   
   
       4 . A method of media distribution comprising: 
 obtaining a first media stream from a media source;    tagging said first media stream with a set of tags at a location other than said media source;    obtaining a template wherein said template guides assembly of a program; and    assembling said program using said template and said set of tags.    
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  further comprising: 
 obtaining a user profile.    
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 5  further comprising: 
 assembling said program using said user profile.    
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 6  wherein said step of assembling said program using said user profile comprises: 
 selecting an advertisement wherein said advertisement is associated with a value in said user profile; and    inserting said advertisement into said program.    
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 5  further comprising: 
 verifying review of said program by a user.    
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 8  further comprising: 
 rewarding said user.    
   
   
       10 . A media distribution system comprising: 
 a receiver configured to obtain a first media stream from a first media source and a second media stream from a second media source;    a tagging device configured to tag said first media source with a set of tags;    a template obtaining system configured to obtain a template wherein said template guides assembly of a program; and    an assembler configured to assemble said program using said template and said set of tags.    
   
   
       11 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  wherein said tagging device is located at said media source.  
   
   
       12 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  wherein said tagging device is located at a location other than said media source.  
   
   
       13 . A media distribution system comprising: 
 a receiver configured to obtain a first media stream from a media source;    a tagging device configured to tag said first media stream with a set of tags at a location other than said media source;    a template obtaining system configured to obtain a template wherein said template guides assembly of a program; and    an assembler configured to assemble said program using said template and said set of tags.    
   
   
       14 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  further comprising: 
 a profile obtaining system configured to obtain a user profile.    
   
   
       15 . The media distribution system of  claim 14  wherein said assembler is further configured to assemble said program using said user profile.  
   
   
       16 . The media distribution system of  claim 15  wherein said assembler comprises: 
 a selection unit configured to select an advertisement wherein said advertisement is associated with a value in said user profile; and    an insertion unit configured to insert said advertisement into said program.    
   
   
       17 . The media distribution system of  claim 14  further comprising: 
 a verification device configured to verify review of said program by a user.    
   
   
       18 . The media distribution system of  claim 17  further comprising: 
 a reward system configured to reward said user.    
   
   
       19 . A computer program product comprising: 
 a computer usable medium having computer readable program code embodied therein configured to distribute media, said computer program product comprising:    computer readable code configured to cause a computer to obtain a first media stream from a first media source;    computer readable code configured to cause a computer to obtain a second media stream from a second media source;    computer readable code configured to cause a computer to tag said first media source with a set of tags;    computer readable code configured to cause a computer to obtain a template wherein said template guides assembly of a program; and    computer readable code configured to cause a computer to assemble said program using said template and said set of tags.    
   
   
       20 . The computer program product of  claim 19  wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to tag is located at said media source.  
   
   
       21 . The computer program product of  claim 19  wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to tag is located at a location other than said media source.  
   
   
       22 . A computer program product comprising: 
 a computer usable medium having computer readable program code embodied therein configured to distribute media, said computer program product comprising:    computer readable code configured to cause a computer to obtain a first media stream from a media source;    computer readable code configured to cause a computer to tag said first media stream with a set of tags at a location other than said media source;    computer readable code configured to cause a computer to obtain a template wherein said template guides assembly of a program; and    computer readable code configured to cause a computer to assemble said program using said template and said set of tags.    
   
   
       23 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  further comprising: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to obtain a user profile.    
   
   
       24 . The computer program product of  claim 23  wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to assemble is further configured to assemble said program using said user profile.  
   
   
       25 . The computer program product of  claim 24  wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to assemble comprises: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to select an advertisement wherein said advertisement is associated with a value in said user profile; and    computer readable code configured to cause a computer to insert said advertisement into said program.    
   
   
       26 . The computer program product of  claim 23  further comprising: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify review of said program by a user.    
   
   
       27 . The computer program product of  claim 26  further comprising: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to reward said user.    
   
   
       28 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein a first tag indicates content information.  
   
   
       29 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein a first tag indicates look and feel data.  
   
   
       30 . The method of  claim 5  wherein said user profile contains demographic information.  
   
   
       31 . The method of  claim 5  wherein said user profile contains a data item wherein said data item indicates a desired level of advertising.  
   
   
       32 . The method of  claim 5  wherein said user profile contains a desired look and feel indicator.  
   
   
       33 . The method of  claim 5  wherein said user profile contains a desired content indicator.  
   
   
       34 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream is obtained via AM radio.  
   
   
       35 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream is obtained via FM radio.  
   
   
       36 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream is obtained via broadcast TV.  
   
   
       37 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream is obtained via digital radio.  
   
   
       38 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream is obtained via cable TV.  
   
   
       39 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream is obtained via the Internet.  
   
   
       40 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream contains web page data.  
   
   
       41 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream is obtained via satellite.  
   
   
       42 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream is obtained via a cellular phone.  
   
   
       43 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media source is a local source.  
   
   
       44 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream contains no advertising data.  
   
   
       45 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream contains only advertising data.  
   
   
       46 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  further comprising: 
 filtering a first data item.    
   
   
       47 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  further comprising: 
 storing said first data item.    
   
   
       48 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream contains distance learning data.  
   
   
       49 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream contains licensed elements.  
   
   
       50 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said step of verifying comprises: 
 detecting said user's presence.    
   
   
       51 . The method of  claim 48  wherein said user is in a vehicle.  
   
   
       52 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said step of verifying comprises: 
 retrieving a frame buffer; and    comparing said frame buffer to said program.    
   
   
       53 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said step of verifying comprises: 
 detecting a volume level wherein said program is played at said volume level.    
   
   
       54 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said step of verifying comprises: 
 protecting said user's privacy.    
   
   
       55 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream contains a region-specific data item.  
   
   
       56 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  further comprising: 
 determining a geographic location.    
   
   
       57 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream contains a signifier.  
   
   
       58 . The method of  claim 55  further comprising: 
 verifying a user mindfully consumed said program using said signifier.    
   
   
       59 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  further comprising: 
 detecting a first data item in said first media stream; and    forwarding said first data item from a first user to a second user.    
   
   
       60 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream contains a public service announcement.  
   
   
       61 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream contains an advertising data element.  
   
   
       62 . The method of  claim 61  further comprising: 
 inserting said advertising data element into a display item.    
   
   
       63 . The method of  claim 62  wherein said step of inserting comprises: 
 replacing an icon with said advertising data element.    
   
   
       64 . The method of  claim 62  wherein said step of verifying comprises: 
 replacing a cursor with said advertising data.    
   
   
       65 . The method of  claim 62  wherein said step of verifying comprises: 
 replacing a screen saver with said advertising data.    
   
   
       66 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream contains data from a category of information.  
   
   
       67 . The method of  claim 66  wherein said category is sports.  
   
   
       68 . The method of  claim 66  wherein said category is popular music.  
   
   
       69 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said step of assembling comprises: 
 selecting a set of commentary from a desired announcer using said set of tags; and    inserting said set of commentary into said program.    
   
   
       70 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream is obtained via e-mail.  
   
   
       71 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream contains a printable data item.  
   
   
       72 . The method of  claim 71  wherein said printable data item is printed on a CD cover.  
   
   
       73 . The method of  claim 71  wherein said printable data item is printed on a DVD cover.  
   
   
       74 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said step of obtaining said first media stream comprises: 
 receiving said first media stream continuously.    
   
   
       75 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream is delivered via a frequency sub-carrier.  
   
   
       76 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said program is based on an advertised item.  
   
   
       77 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said program is placed on a product.  
   
   
       78 . The method of  claim 77  wherein said product is a shoe and wherein said program contains advertising information.  
   
   
       79 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream is compressed.  
   
   
       80 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said set of tags contains host-preference data.  
   
   
       81 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  wherein said first media stream is viewable by a system that does not assemble said program.  
   
   
       82 . The method of  claim 1  or  4  further comprising: 
 selecting a first data element wherein said first data element is included in said program; and    assembling additional data into said program wherein said additional data is associated with said first data element.    
   
   
       83 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein a first tag indicates content information.  
   
   
       84 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein a first tag indicates look and feel data.  
   
   
       85 . The media distribution system of  claim 14  wherein said user profile contains demographic information.  
   
   
       86 . The media distribution system of  claim 14  wherein said user profile contains a data item wherein said data item indicates a desired level of advertising.  
   
   
       87 . The media distribution system of  claim 14  wherein said user profile contains a desired look and feel indicator.  
   
   
       88 . The media distribution system of  claim 14  wherein said user profile contains a desired content indicator.  
   
   
       89 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream is obtained via AM radio.  
   
   
       90 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream is obtained via FM radio.  
   
   
       91 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream is obtained via broadcast TV.  
   
   
       92 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream is obtained via digital radio.  
   
   
       93 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream is obtained via cable TV.  
   
   
       94 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream is obtained via the Internet.  
   
   
       95 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream contains web page data.  
   
   
       96 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream is obtained via satellite.  
   
   
       97 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream is obtained via a cellular phone.  
   
   
       98 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media source is a local source.  
   
   
       99 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream contains no advertising data.  
   
   
       100 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream contains only advertising data.  
   
   
       101 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  further comprising: 
 a filter configured to filter a first data item.    
   
   
       102 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  further comprising: 
 a storage unit configured to store said first data item.    
   
   
       103 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream contains distance learning data.  
   
   
       104 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream contains licensed elements.  
   
   
       105 . The media distribution system of  claim 17  wherein said a verification device comprises: 
 a detection unit configured to detect said user's presence.    
   
   
       106 . The media distribution system of  claim 103  wherein said user is in a vehicle.  
   
   
       107 . The media distribution system of  claim 17  wherein said a verification device comprises: 
 a retrieval unit configured to retrieve a frame buffer; and    a comparison unit configured to compare said frame buffer to said program.    
   
   
       108 . The media distribution system of  claim 17  wherein said a verification device comprises: 
 a detection unit configured to detect a volume level wherein said program is played at said volume level.    
   
   
       109 . The media distribution system of  claim 17  wherein said a verification device comprises: 
 a protection unit configured to protect said user's privacy.    
   
   
       110 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream contains a region-specific data item.  
   
   
       111 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  further comprising: 
 a determiner configured to determine a geographic location.    
   
   
       112 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream contains a signifier.  
   
   
       113 . The media distribution system of  claim 112  further comprising: 
 a verification unit configured to verify a user mindfully consumed said program using said signifier.    
   
   
       114 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  further comprising: 
 a detection unit configured to detect a first data item in said first media stream; and    a forwarding unit configured to forward said first data item from a first user to a second user.    
   
   
       115 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream contains a public service announcement.  
   
   
       116 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream contains an advertising data element.  
   
   
       117 . The media distribution system of  claim 116  further comprising: 
 an insertion unit configured to insert said advertising data element into a display item.    
   
   
       118 . The media distribution system of  claim 117  wherein said step of inserting comprises: 
 a replacement unit configured to replace an icon with said advertising data element.    
   
   
       119 . The media distribution system of  claim 117  wherein said step of verifying comprises: 
 a replacement unit configured to replace a cursor with said advertising data.    
   
   
       120 . The media distribution system of  claim 117  wherein said step of verifying comprises: 
 a replacement unit configured to replace a screen saver with said advertising data.    
   
   
       121 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream contains data from a category of information.  
   
   
       122 . The media distribution system of  claim 121  wherein said category is sports.  
   
   
       123 . The media distribution system of  claim 121  wherein said category is popular music.  
   
   
       124 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said assembler comprises: 
 a selection unit configured to select a set of commentary from a desired announcer using said set of tags; and    an insertion unit configured to insert said set of commentary into said program.    
   
   
       125 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream is obtained via e-mail.  
   
   
       126 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream contains a printable data item.  
   
   
       127 . The media distribution system of  claim 126  wherein said printable data item is printed on a CD cover.  
   
   
       128 . The media distribution system of  claim 126  wherein said printable data item is printed on a DVD cover.  
   
   
       129 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said receiver comprises: 
 a second receiver configured to receive said first media stream continuously.    
   
   
       130 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream is delivered via a frequency sub-carrier.  
   
   
       131 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said program is based on an advertised item.  
   
   
       132 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said program is placed on a product.  
   
   
       133 . The media distribution system of  claim 132  wherein said product is a shoe and wherein said program contains advertising information.  
   
   
       134 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream is compressed.  
   
   
       135 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said set of tags contains host-preference data.  
   
   
       136 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  wherein said first media stream is viewable by a system that does not assemble said program.  
   
   
       137 . The media distribution system of  claim 10  or  13  further comprising: 
 a selection unit configured to select a first data element wherein said first data element is included in said program; and    a second assembler configured to assemble additional data into said program wherein said additional data is associated with said first data element.    
   
   
       138 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein a first tag indicates content information.  
   
   
       139 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein a first tag indicates look and feel data.  
   
   
       140 . The computer program product of  claim 23  wherein said user profile contains demographic information.  
   
   
       141 . The computer program product of  claim 23  wherein said user profile contains a data item wherein said data item indicates a desired level of advertising.  
   
   
       142 . The computer program product of  claim 23  wherein said user profile contains a desired look and feel indicator.  
   
   
       143 . The computer program product of  claim 23  wherein said user profile contains a desired content indicator.  
   
   
       144 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream is obtained via AM radio.  
   
   
       145 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream is obtained via FM radio.  
   
   
       146 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream is obtained via broadcast TV.  
   
   
       147 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream is obtained via digital radio.  
   
   
       148 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream is obtained via cable TV.  
   
   
       149 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream is obtained via the Internet.  
   
   
       150 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream contains web page data.  
   
   
       151 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream is obtained via satellite.  
   
   
       152 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream is obtained via a cellular phone.  
   
   
       153 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media source is a local source.  
   
   
       154 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream contains no advertising data.  
   
   
       155 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream contains only advertising data.  
   
   
       156 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  further comprising: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to filter a first data item.    
   
   
       157 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  further comprising: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to store said first data item.    
   
   
       158 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream contains distance learning data.  
   
   
       159 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream contains licensed elements.  
   
   
       160 . The computer program product of  claim 26  wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify comprises: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to detect said user's presence.    
   
   
       161 . The computer program product of  claim 160  wherein said user is in a vehicle.  
   
   
       162 . The computer program product of  claim 26  wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify comprises: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to retrieve a frame buffer; and    computer readable code configured to cause a computer to compare said frame buffer to said program.    
   
   
       163 . The computer program product of  claim 26  wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify comprises: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to detect a volume level wherein said program is played at said volume level.    
   
   
       164 . The computer program product of  claim 26  wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify comprises: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to protect said user's privacy.    
   
   
       165 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream contains a region-specific data item.  
   
   
       166 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  further comprising: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to determine a geographic location.    
   
   
       167 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream contains a signifier.  
   
   
       168 . The computer program product of  claim 167  further comprising: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify a user mindfully consumed said program using said signifier.    
   
   
       169 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  further comprising: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to detect a first data item in said first media stream; and    computer readable code configured to cause a computer to forward said first data item from a first user to a second user.    
   
   
       170 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream contains a public service announcement.  
   
   
       171 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream contains an advertising data element.  
   
   
       172 . The computer program product of  claim 172  further comprising: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to insert said advertising data element into a display item.    
   
   
       173 . The computer program product of  claim 172  wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to insert comprises: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to replace an icon with said advertising data element.    
   
   
       174 . The computer program product of  claim 172  wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify comprises: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to replace a cursor with said advertising data.    
   
   
       175 . The computer program product of  claim 172  wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to verify comprises: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to replace a screen saver with said advertising data.    
   
   
       176 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream contains data from a category of information.  
   
   
       177 . The computer program product of  claim 176  wherein said category is sports.  
   
   
       178 . The computer program product of  claim 176  wherein said category is popular music.  
   
   
       179 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to assemble comprises: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to select a set of commentary from a desired announcer using said set of tags; and    computer readable code configured to cause a computer to insert said set of commentary into said program.    
   
   
       180 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream is obtained via e-mail.  
   
   
       181 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream contains a printable data item.  
   
   
       182 . The computer program product of  claim 181  wherein said printable data item is printed on a CD cover.  
   
   
       183 . The computer program product of  claim 181  wherein said printable data item is printed on a DVD cover.  
   
   
       184 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said computer readable code configured to cause a computer to obtain said first media stream comprises: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to receive said first media stream continuously.    
   
   
       185 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream is delivered via a frequency sub-carrier.  
   
   
       186 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said program is based on an advertised item.  
   
   
       187 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said program is placed on a product.  
   
   
       188 . The computer program product of  claim 187  wherein said product is a shoe and wherein said program contains advertising information.  
   
   
       189 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream is compressed.  
   
   
       190 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said set of tags contains host-preference data.  
   
   
       191 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  wherein said first media stream is viewable by a system that does not assemble said program.  
   
   
       192 . The computer program product of  claim 19  or  22  further comprising: 
 computer readable code configured to cause a computer to select a first data element wherein said first data element is included in said program; and    computer readable code configured to cause a computer to assemble additional data into said program wherein said additional data is associated with said first data element.    
   
   
       193 . A system embodying any of the previously claimed features of the preceding claims, and further comprising: 
 means for providing Royalty Only Aggregate Revenues (ROAR).    
   
   
       194 . A method embodying any of the previously claimed features of the preceding claims, and further comprising: 
 a methodology for providing Royalty Only Aggregate Revenues (ROAR).    
   
   
       195 . A method as recited in any of claims  1 - 9  and  28 - 82 , and further including: 
 providing Royalty Only Aggregate Revenues (ROAR).    
   
   
       196 . Apparatus as recited in any of claims  10 - 28 , and further comprising: 
 means for providing Royalty Only Aggregate Revenues (ROAR).    
   
   
       197 . In a system for creation, distribution, assembly and verification of media, the improvements, comprising: 
 first means for computing the proceeds from the sale of goods and services; and    second means responsive to said first means for securing remuneration to those contributing to the creation of value,    whereby the value chain is rewarded by royalty flow.    
   
   
       198 . A system as set forth in  claim 197 , wherein said second means includes means for providing Royalty Only Aggregate Revenues (ROAR).  
   
   
       199 . A system as set forth in  claim 198 , and further including: 
 a ROAR header.    
   
   
       200 . A system as set forth in  claim 199 , wherein said header includes data relating to Downloads, Royalties and Packaging.  
   
   
       201 . A system as set forth in  claim 199 , wherein said header includes data relating to Sponsorship.  
   
   
       202 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for DATA CHANNEL/CARRIER(S) SIGNIFIERS AND ROYALTIES.  
   
   
       203 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for RETAILER CODE AND ROYALTY.  
   
   
       204 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a description for WHOLESALER CODE AND ROYALTY.  
   
   
       205 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for REP-CODES AND ROYALTIES.  
   
   
       206 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for REFERRING ENTITY CODES AND ROYALTIES.  
   
   
       207 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for COLLECTION ENTITY AND ROYALTY.  
   
   
       208 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for PRODUCT CODE OF VALUED-ENTITY.  
   
   
       209 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for NAME OF ENTITY.  
   
   
       210 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for ELEMENT-TITLE.  
   
   
       211 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for RESERVED FIELDS.  
   
   
       212 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for ROYALTY PARTICIPANT FIELDS.  
   
   
       213 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for NAME OF PARTICIPANT.  
   
   
       214 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for ROLE OF PARTICIPANT.  
   
   
       215 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION OF PARTICIPANT.  
   
   
       216 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for ROYALTY EXPRESSED PERCENTAGE.  
   
   
       217 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for NON-ROYALTY CREDIT LIST.  
   
   
       218 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for DESIGNATED ASSIGNEES OF ROYALTIES.  
   
   
       219 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for ENTITY/PARTICIPANT SIGNIFIER.  
   
   
       220 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for RECIPIENT SIGNIFIER.  
   
   
       221 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for SPONSORSHIP AND AD-UNDERWRITING FIELDS.  
   
   
       222 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for MASTER SPONSORSHIP.  
   
   
       223 . A system as recited in  claim 198 , which includes a descriptor for SUB-SPONSORSHIPS BY CATEGORY.  
   
   
       224 . Each and every novel feature and/or combination of features herein disclosed.

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