JP2003303247A - Management system for intelligent copyright or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To monitor a literary work circulated socially to limit an illegal copy by conducting easily copying, permission of copying and charging for copying, so as to protect the copyright of a composition, a photograph, a music, a movie or the like and to protect the profit for copyright holders. <P>SOLUTION: A literary work management site is provided on a communication network to protect the copyright to manage the permission for use of literary work, charging therefor and the circulation thereof, and a copyright server connected thereto is provided to register the literary work to be managed. The literary work circulated socially is monitored properly to prevent the illegal copy. The proper charging for the copy in off-line on paper or electronic paper is executed by printing a reference mark on the literary work and by measuring a distribution amount based on a moving amount thereof to specify a circulation route. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention aims to protect the copyrights of copyrighted works, protect the interests of copyright holders, and appropriately maintain the order of society. In particular, it imposes appropriate charges on copying and copying of copyrighted works, distribution, etc. to ensure the interests of the right holder and to promote the business related to this matter.

With the spread of the Internet and the copying technology of copying machines, printers, and electronic media, high-performance equipment is inexpensive.
Now available to the public. Highly copyrighted information, videos, and music can be copied around the world in an instant.

In view of such a situation, there is provided a means by a copyright management site and a system for managing and monitoring illegal copies distributed in the society even when they are offline.

[0004]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in software, users are limited and licenses are given, and serious penal regulations are set for violators. There is no other way than to let it go. Some major software vendors have a structure that cannot be copied or duplicated, but PC (personal computer), server OS,
A copy of the backup is usually needed because the quality of the management software is often flawed or unstable, which often freezes and erases data.

Music and video are in a situation where they cannot be managed. Only properties that publicly conduct business using the medium are managed. That is also very small.

[0006]

For this reason, the right holders of electronic media and printed materials, which have highly popular and socially useful copyrights, have been unable to obtain a proper evaluation and have been distressed.
There are also situations in which even if a large amount of money is used for production, it cannot be recovered. Especially in neighboring developing countries, illegal copying has been flooded, and no countermeasures have been taken and they are left unchecked.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the inconvenience of the conventional example, the present invention provides a copyright management server, registers a copyrighted work, and installs it on a communication information network.
The copyright management site manages and monitors the copying, reproduction, and distribution of copyrighted works.

In addition, the distribution amount of printed matter, images, etc. distributed in the society is marked on the duplicate at a reference point, and the amount of movement is measured and charged.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is an electronic media which has a copyright.
A copyright management server as a means for registering and storing printed matter and the like, and a copyright management site on a communication information network connected thereto. The user of the copyrighted work makes a copy of the copyrighted work through this site, permits copying, and pays the fee.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a billing calculation is performed according to the content and distribution amount of the work, and the billing calculation is performed by determining the time limit of the work, or the time limit has passed. Then, if it is socially useful, the billing rate is lowered, or if it is for academic or welfare purposes, it is decided to give a license without charging.

Further, in order to measure the distribution channel and the quantity of a copyrighted work distributed to society, a mark indicating a reference point is displayed on a mumble, copy, or copy, depending on the amount of movement. It calculates the copy amount by using the function of charging.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[First Embodiment] A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. The present invention, paper, electronic paper, FDD (floppy (registered trademark) desk), HDD
(Hard desk), CDROM or other electronic media to copy copyrighted material, printer, copier paper,
When printed on electronic paper or distributed by e-mail on the Internet, the purpose is to manage copyrighted works that have been illegally distributed to society.

Commercial software protects copyrights by contracts based on management numbers, ID numbers, and pledges, but illegal copying is endless. In particular, downloading and printing on paper or electronic paper, and printed works cannot be managed once they are released into the world. The present invention intends to thoroughly manage copyrighted works illegally copied and distributed in various storage means, especially papers that could not be managed at all, printing on electronic paper, and copyrights printed. Is.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall system configuration according to the present invention. Reference numeral 101 denotes a communication information network such as PSTN (telephone network), ISDN, Internet network, and public wireless network. PDC (portable radio network) PHS, mobile phones using satellites, GPS (Global Position)
ing System) is also included. 102 denotes a communication line.

Reference numeral 103 is an original management server for managing copyrights. 103 is a group or association that manages copyrighted works,
Operated by various industrial associations and voluntary organizations. The person who wants to claim the copyright, the publisher, subscribes to the association or organization that manages 103. 104 is a site installed on the communication information 101.

In general, terminal devices connected to 101 and 102 access a copyright management site 104 to browse storage means such as publications, FDs, CDs, MDs, and confirm copyrights, and to execute a predetermined copyright check. You can also complete the procedure and download it online or request it to be mailed to you.
In that case, of course, it will be charged.

In FIG. 1, reference numerals 105 to 109 represent environments for viewing and using copyrighted works in the general public. Reference numeral 105 is used in a relatively large amount in general offices, factories, research laboratories, educational institutions and the like. On the contrary, it is also a place where many copyrighted works are generated at 105. In this case, it is registered in the copyright management site 104.

Reference numeral 106 indicates a usage environment at home or in a small office. 110 is a terminal device such as a personal computer or a home server,
Reference numeral 111 denotes an OA device that downloads and prints a copyrighted work on a copy machine, a printer, a paper such as a FAX, or electronic paper.

[0019] 107 is a stationery store in the city or D in the photo
It is a shop that provides print services at PE shops. 112 is a print server or a personal computer.
5 is a printer, a printing machine, and a copying machine.

Reference numeral 108 denotes a place for performing a print service, similar to 107, but indicates a facility such as a school, a research institution, or a library that is relatively easy to manage copyrighted works. Reference numeral 113 denotes a print server, a personal computer or the like, and 116 denotes a printing device such as a printer or a copying machine.

Reference numeral 109 denotes a printing facility at a corner of a convenience store or supermarket. Reference numeral 114 is a print server, a personal computer 117 is a printing device such as a printer or a copying machine. In recent years, 109 is SOHO (Small O
The morphology of the convenience store office is increasing with the number of offices. Along with the change in social structure, the number of occupations in which one person works alone has increased from the model working at one company. The advent of convenience store offices will also stimulate the regional economy.

FIG. 2 shows the software structure of an OA device such as a print server, a copying machine, and a fax machine having a copyright management function, and its contents. Reference numeral 201 denotes generally-known hardware, which indicates a communication device and an interface with the outside as shown by 209.

Reference numeral 202 denotes a basic software OS such as Microsoft Windows 98 (trade name) and Macintosh, and C such as Intel US Celeron (trade name).
A PU 203 is an intermediate language that mediates between the OS and application software. 210 shows the content.

Reference numeral 205 represents JAVA (trade name of Sun Microsystem Co., USA), and reference numeral 205 represents browsing software and a browser. Reference numeral 211 includes equipment based on 204, software of the main body configuration of the apparatus, platform and application software. Application software A here
PI (2) indicates a common protocol for coordinating with other devices and a control protocol of the device.

207 is application software, the contents of which are 212, personal authentication, handwriting recognition, P
The IM (personal information software) and the security software which is the object of the present application are shown. The security software 212 manages by logging, on the server 104 of the site, who used what kind of device or device to copy or download the copyright creation, the quantity, and the destination.

For electronic media that can be downloaded or managed by a serial number by a server, it is relatively easy to charge a copy for copyright management and copying. The problem is the management of copies of copyrighted works such as paper, books printed on electronic paper, and documents.

Therefore, the present invention is downloaded to paper,
It is the management of the copyright of printed materials that are copied to electronic paper. FIG. 3 shows a printed matter, a copy sheet, a copy sheet, and the like, which are invisible to the ordinary person, for managing printed matter, copyrighted works such as photographs.
FIG. 301 shows a mark engraved on electronic paper. In the figure, 303 and 304 are diagonal lines on the printed matter that determine the reference points. This diagonal is not visible because it is not printed or copied.

Reference numeral 302 is a mark indicating a reference point. This 302 is an extremely small value that can be identified by a loupe or the like, and is indicated by the limit value of the resolution of a printer, a copying machine, a printing machine, or the like. Therefore, it is not visible under normal conditions. A copyright management number in 302, for example, a number such as D123E0561 may be entered.

The mark of the reference point may be characterized by changing the shape of the mark for each work. For example, some may be pluses, arrows, dragonflies, or even plants and animals. However, it is generally invisible unless you use a magnifying glass.

Initially, the reference point 30 is used for copying and printing the first sheet.
It was 2a. Each time you make a copy, 302a gets 30
It moves in the directions of 2b, c, d, and e. For example, if it is moving in the direction from the reference point 302a to 302c, 1
~ 99, likewise 100 if moving from 302a to d
.About.999, similarly, it may be determined as 1000 to 9999.302 or more than 10,000 to 100,000 or more if moving in the direction from 302a to 302e if moving in the direction from 302a to b.

The movement amount of the reference point 302 is managed online by the server 104 for downloading. A standalone stand-alone offline printer or copier that cannot be managed online has a reference point mark detection mechanism (not shown). Move like 3.

In the case of a printer, a copier, or a printing machine that makes a copy through a personal computer (PC), the reference point 302 is set in the media of the PC by a copyright management number and an unillustrated encryption code or bar code in the media. Move with each copy. The number of copies and prints remains in the PC as a history, and if online, the history is recorded in the copyright management server.

However, such a history is often copied illegally without being left behind. As in the present invention, by appropriately checking the copies and printed matter in the society, the amount of illegally copied can be soldered from the moving point of the reference point on the printed matter. You can then charge the person, corporation, or organization that copied it.

FIG. 4 shows a diagram in which the reference points 302 are not only diagonal lines but also moving directions are added in the X and Y directions on the work in consideration of the large number of copies. If the unit is determined to be 1 million, 10 million, or 100 million according to the moving direction, the distribution amount distributed by copying and printing around the world can be infinitely known.

FIG. 5 is a characteristic diagram for judging the movement amount of the reference point 302 and the number of copies and prints in the direction. You can install the software of the characteristic diagram on the server or PC that checks illegal copy, and read the copy or printed matter with a scanner and judge automatically from the reference point. In FIG. 5, the horizontal axis represents the mark direction and movement amount, and the vertical axis represents the number of copies.

Although it is difficult to manage a plurality of copies and prints with a simple copying machine that does not have a mechanism for detecting and managing a literary work, if the same manuscript or original is repeatedly copied, the reference point mark will gradually change. It comes out of focus. Particularly in an electrophotographic copying machine, the edge effect of the image becomes slower depending on the number of copies due to the edge effect of the material of the photosensitive drum and the toner. It is also possible to estimate the illegal copy amount from the degree of sharpness of the edge of the mark at the reference point.

It is also a law to obligate copiers and printers installed in companies, organizations, etc. to have equipment and devices having a copyright management mechanism. Copy and print via PC
Install the software that stores the copy and print amount in the C software. Reference numeral 212 in FIG. 2 is software having this function. Where 212 is forwarded by mail, and which media is downloaded to 212, is logged.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing the flow of the first embodiment according to the present invention. In the figure, step S601 indicates a process of protecting a copyrighted work. In S602, the copyrighted material to be copied or downloaded is the copyright management site 10.
Check whether it is already registered in 4. In S603, it is confirmed what kind of media the copyrighted work is.

In S604, the media of the copyrighted work is electronic media, FD (floppy), HDD (hard desk), C
Check whether it is D or MO. In S605,
Check whether it is media such as paper, electronic paper, photographs, film, etc. Since S606 is anything other than paper, electronic paper, photographs, and electronic media, S606 is further added.
Then, the original of the copyrighted work is checked for other media, such as media. In recent years, various high-performance media have been put to practical use.

In S608, printing on paper or electronic paper,
Check whether to print or download.
In step S609, the serial number of the copyright is printed and printed on the paper, the electronic paper medium, the print, the copy paper, and the electronic paper. If the copyright number is printed, it can be easily managed even if it is distributed to society.

S610 is a copyrighted work that has not yet been registered on the copyright management site. If it is not yet registered in the copyright management site 104, it is registered in the site 104 in S611. If there is no need for registration, this processing process ends.

In S612, the electronic media FDD, HD
It is a copy to D, MO, CD, etc. In S613, a copy of the electronic media is transferred to another place by e-mail. If the mail is not transferred, the process proceeds to step S608.

In S614, since it is a copy of the copyrighted work, what kind of media is copied to the copyright number at the 104 site is recorded. In step S615, the site 104 stores that the copyrighted work was sent by e-mail and manages the destination.

In S616, copying to paper, electronic paper, printing, and a medium or medium for copying because it is not printing are managed in the process of S614. If there is no processing such as copying, printing, or printing, this process ends.

[0045]

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flow chart of FIG. The present embodiment shows a process regarding charging when a copyrighted work is distributed to society.

Step S701 shows a processing process which means that the copyrighted work has been copied. In step S702, it is checked whether it is paper, electronic paper, or other electronic media. S
The processing step 703 is a copy to a sheet other than electronic media such as paper, electronic paper, and electronic paper, and it is checked whether it is a download from online using a communication line via a server or PC. To do. If it is not online, the process proceeds to S710.

In S704, the copyright number is checked at the copyright management site 104 because it is a copy from online. In step S705, it is checked whether the copyrighted work to be copied is the registered property on the management site 104. If it is not a registered property, this processing process ends.

In step S706, a copyright management number is printed on a medium in the case of electronic media because it is a copy of the registered property, and in the case of electronic paper or electronic paper, the management number is printed. The copy amount is also registered in the management server 104.

In step S707, the copy, print, the quantity of print, and the quantity are confirmed and stored in the site 104. S70
In 8, the copy unit price is determined by the content, importance, and value of the work. Furthermore, the unit price becomes lower as the number of copies increases, or conversely, if you do not want to copy much,
The higher the copy amount, the higher the unit price. Calculate the total amount and charge.

In the process of S709, a fee is charged from the site to the copy, the print, the printed corporation, organization, company, or individual. As explained above, the higher the copy amount, the cheaper the price, and the higher the price, on the contrary, for some properties. If you use it for academic purposes, welfare purposes, or for things that make a lot of social contributions, you should adopt a differentiated charge that makes it free or cheap.

Step S710 is a copy to paper or electronic paper. Check if the copier, printer, or printing machine is an OA device with a copyright management mechanism.

In the case of a copying machine, a printer, or a printing machine having a copyright management mechanism (not shown), in S711, the original or original is copied as it is. In S713, the fee is determined by accessing the site 104 from the copyright mechanism attached to the copier or the like. An invoice will be mailed to the person who copied it and a reminder will be sent by email. Alternatively, in the case of a print shop, library, school, etc., payment may be made on the spot.

S712 is O without a copyright management mechanism.
This is the processing process copied by the A device. If you do not pay the fee, it will be an illegal copy. In S714, the copyright management site investigates the copyrighted works on the market. For paper and electronic paper, use the characteristic curve in Fig. 5 as a guide for the amount of copying. By detecting a very small number in the copied work, the origin and distribution route of the work can be easily identified.

In S715, the illegally copied and distributed copyrighted material is investigated, the route and the quantity are checked, and a warning is issued to the person, corporation, or organization that made the illegal copy, and a fee is charged in S709.

Those who do not pay the fee can exercise the authority of the supervisory authority and impose penalties. Even if such measures are taken, it is necessary to obey the rules of civilized society.

[0056]

Since the present invention is constructed and functions as described above, many copyrighted works will be distributed to society in the advanced information society. This amount is enormous and the damage caused by illegal copying is enormous.

This is effective in such a situation. Copying of electronic media and management of copyrighted materials can be managed on a dedicated server or website to manage distribution routes and distribution amounts. However, if you register the copyrighted work on the site or server, you can manage it permanently. Registration costs money, but there is a merit that the copyright holder can receive payment of the fee depending on the distribution volume of the work.

A feature of the present invention is that the distribution amount of illegal copies of copyrighted works printed on paper or electronic paper can be managed. It is possible to check the distribution of illegal copies by measuring the amount of movement of a specific mark on printed matter in society. The distribution route can be easily clarified by reading the amount of movement of the mark and the management number.

Copying machines installed in schools, libraries, town copiers, document shops, companies, public institutions, etc., and printers equipped with a printing machine equipped with a mechanism for managing copyrighted works are used to prevent illegal copying.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an overall configuration of an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a software configuration.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a printed matter on which a copyright management mark and reference points are printed.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing movement of reference point marks on a work.

FIG. 5 is a characteristic curve showing the relationship between the movement amount of a reference mark on a literary work and the copy amount.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

101 communication network 102 communication line 103 copyright management server 104 copyright management site 105 office, factory,
Logistics center 106 Home, small offices 107, 108 Print, copy station 109 Convenience store, supermarket, department store, store 110 Home server 111, 115, 116, 107 Printer, FA
X, copy machines 112, 113, 114 Print server 201 Hardware section 202 OS, CPU 203 Intermediate language 204 JAVA language 205 Browser 206 Application software 207 Software structure 208 Software structure content 209 Communication, interface section 210 Basic OS, Interpreter 211 Application software (1) 212 Application software (2) 301 Original manuscript,
Paper, photograph 302 Copyright management number 401, 402, 403, 40 nm Original document 501 Copy amount determination characteristic curve

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A system for charging management and distribution of a copyrighted work copied or printed on an electronic medium, paper or the like, and means for providing a site for managing the copyright on a communication network, A management server as a storage means connected to the site is provided to determine the fee for registration, basic fee, use, and distribution of the copyright, and means for permitting distribution as a publicly known material, and for use and distribution of the copyrighted material. An intellectual copyright management system characterized by comprising a calculation means for calculating a charge. 2. A system for charging a charge for the use and copying of an intellectual work, comprising means for increasing or decreasing the charge amount according to the content of the work, the number of copies, and the degree of distribution. An intellectual copyright management system characterized by having an arithmetic function for increasing or decreasing the charge level of a copyrighted work whose time has passed within a limited period. 3. For copyrighted works such as electronic media, the management number for displaying the copyright is described by encryption, bar code, etc., and means for monitoring the distribution at the copyright management site, the place of use, and the person who used it , An intellectual copyright management system characterized by managing copy quantity and distribution. 4. A device for copying a work, such as a copying machine, a printer, a printing machine, etc., installed in public institutions, companies, print shops, media and video media shops, etc., is provided with a function for managing the work information. An intellectual copyright management system characterized by comprising means for monitoring printing, usage information and distribution by means of online and offline means with the management site. 5. A means for printing a reference point mark and a control number at several places provided on a copy or printed matter for use of a work, distribution of copies, and management of copy quantity on an offline such as paper or electronic paper. And a management system for intellectual property rights, which is provided with means for measuring the amount of copying and printing based on the amount of movement of the reference point. 6. A literary work such as a print on paper, a printed manuscript, a photograph, etc., the use, distribution and measurement of the copy quantity are estimated and quantified by estimating and quantifying the deterioration of the gradation at the edge of the image end of the copy.
An intellectual copyright management system characterized by having a means for guessing.