KR20100035579A - Multi-medea contents file management system and the method which use genetic information - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A multimedia content file management system using generic information and a method thereof are provided to monitor multimedia files with copyrights which are illegally uploaded on a web. CONSTITUTION: A gene generating module(11) downloads a multimedia file uploaded to a multimedia contents file service server(10). The gene generating module generates genetic information of the multimedia file. The gene generating module combines the genetic information with the multimedia file. A contents monitoring server(20) extracts the generic information combined with the multimedia file. The contents monitoring server compares the extracted generic information with pre-stored generic information.

Description

Multi-medea contents file management system and the method which use genetic information}

The present invention relates to a multimedia content file management system and method using the genetic information.

More specifically, by receiving a file sharing program equipped with a content monitoring module from a separate file sharing service server, gene information of the corresponding multimedia file is generated in real time when a specific multimedia file is transmitted / downloaded and compared with the previously stored gene information. After searching for the genetic information, the copyright rights management information of the multimedia file having the corresponding genetic information is checked so that follow-up actions can be taken, and if the multimedia content file is video data or video data, the rating is checked before being downloaded. The present invention relates to a multimedia content file management system and method using genetic information to be reproduced according to the viewing grade.

Recently, file sharing through the Internet has been actively progressed.

In particular, multimedia files such as video UCC, songs of famous singers, broadcasts, and movies are uploaded on the web so that the general public can easily download them. Such multimedia files are mainly shared and distributed through internet service represented by P2P or web hard service, and copyrighted files are also illegally uploaded and distributed freely on the web among the multimedia files shared and distributed as described above. It is a reality that the number of cases that have been increasing rapidly. This shouldn't block the downloading and uploading of all multimedia files, because it can hinder the growth of the entire content industry. Therefore, it is time for a new copyright management system, that is, a content monitoring center, to protect multimedia files that should be copyright protected and to distribute multimedia files that must be distributed and sold for a fee. The content monitoring center protects copyrights such as blocking downloads or uploads of files that should be copyrighted among multimedia files, and can provide a system for promoting the sale of content to be paid for and paying it to the owner. This will contribute to the growth of the entire content industry.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a file sharing program equipped with a content monitoring module from a separate file sharing service server when transmitting / downloading a specific multimedia file Genetic information of the multimedia file is generated in real time and compared with the prestored genetic information to search for matching genetic information. Then, the copyright rights management information of the multimedia file having the matching genetic information is checked for follow-up. If the multimedia content file is video data or video data, the present invention provides a system and method for managing a multimedia content file using genetic information so as to check a rating before being downloaded and play it according to the rating.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a content monitoring module that can extract audio data from a multimedia file distributed in a file sharing service environment, such as P2P or Web Hard, and generate it as an audio DNA. Equipped with a multimedia file sharing program, when a user transmits or downloads a multimedia file, audio gene information of the multimedia file is generated in real time and transmitted to a content copyright monitoring center, thereby preventing illegal copying and distribution of digital works. The present invention provides a multimedia content file management system and method using genetic information to effectively protect and distribute data.

In other words, when a file uploaded on the web is shared or circulated in a multimedia service file sharing service and distribution service system called P2P, web hard service, it generates and searches audio gene information that can identify copyright in the multimedia file. Thereby enabling copyright protection of multimedia content files, thereby enabling distribution and contributing to the growth of the entire content industry.

Embodiments of the present invention for achieving the above object, in the system for downloading or uploading a multimedia file through a multimedia content file service server, mounted on the multimedia content file service server, the multimedia content file service server A gene generation module which downloads a multimedia file uploaded to the terminal, generates gene information of the multimedia file, and combines and transmits the generated gene information to the multimedia file; And receiving the multimedia file combined with the gene information transmitted from the gene generation module, extracting the gene information combined with the multimedia file, and comparing the extracted gene information with previously stored gene information, if similar gene information exists. Characterized in that the content monitoring server that outputs the results.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, in a system for downloading or uploading a multimedia file through a multimedia content file service server, the multimedia file mounted on the multimedia content file service server and uploaded to the multimedia content file service server are downloaded. An audio gene generation module for generating audio gene information of the multimedia file and combining and transmitting the generated audio gene information to the multimedia file; And receiving the multimedia file combined with the audio gene information transmitted from the audio gene generating module, extracting the audio gene information combined with the multimedia file, and comparing the extracted audio gene information with previously stored audio gene information to obtain a similar audio gene. If there is information, it is characterized by including a content monitoring server that outputs the result.

In addition, another embodiment of the present invention is a system for downloading or uploading a multimedia file through a multimedia content file service server, the multimedia file is mounted on the multimedia content file service server, uploaded to the multimedia content file service server An audio gene generation module for downloading and generating audio gene information of the multimedia file and combining and transmitting the generated audio gene information to the multimedia file; Receives a multimedia file combined with the audio gene information transmitted from the audio gene generation module, extracts the audio gene information combined with the multimedia file, and compares the extracted audio gene information with the previously stored audio gene information similar audio gene information A content monitoring server that transmits the result when there is a message and constructs, stores, and manages copyright violation information received from the outside into a DB; An administrator terminal for displaying a comparison result sent from the content monitoring server on a screen and transmitting copyright violation information input through the comparison result screen to the content monitoring server; And a data communication network for communication between the multimedia content file service server, the content monitoring server, and the manager terminal.

In still another embodiment of the present invention, in a copyright management method using audio gene information, (1) an audio gene generation module mounted in a multimedia content file service server may be uploaded to the multimedia content file service server. Downloading a file; Generating audio gene information of the multimedia file; And combining the audio gene information generated in the multimedia file to the content monitoring server.

In still another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a copyright management method using audio gene information, the content monitoring server comprising: reading a copyrighted multimedia file registered in a multimedia file DB; (2) generating audio genetic information of the copyrighted multimedia file; And (3) allowing the generated audio gene information to be stored in the audio gene information DB as the second audio gene information.

In still another embodiment of the present invention, in a copyright management method using audio gene information, (1) the content monitoring server is a multimedia file combined with audio gene information transmitted from the audio gene generation module through a reception module; Receiving; (2) receiving the multimedia file output from the receiving module and extracting audio gene information; (3) comparing the audio gene information with the second audio gene information registered in the audio gene information DB as the first audio gene information to determine whether similar audio gene information exists; (4) If the result of the determination, similar audio gene information is present, characterized in that it comprises the step of transmitting the multimedia file and the result to the administrator terminal.

Additional features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention, which is to be accorded the limitations of the present invention, although the invention is illustrated by the limited embodiments and drawings. The scope of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, which can be variously modified and modified by those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the invention idea should be construed only by the claims set forth below, and all equivalent or equivalent modifications thereof should be construed as falling within the scope of the invention idea.

According to the present invention, it is possible to monitor copyrighted multimedia files uploaded illegally on the web.

Therefore, it is impossible to illegally download copyrighted multimedia files, thereby producing a higher quality multimedia file.

It also has the effect of maximizing the economic profits generated by producing quality movies or music.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the content monitoring system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The basic principle of the present invention is to download the multimedia file uploaded on the Web, add identifiable gene information, and then compare the gene information with the genetic information of the pre-stored copyrighted multimedia file.

In describing the present invention, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

(Specific Example 1_ When the multimedia content file is image data)

1 is a view for explaining the configuration of a multimedia content file management system using genetic information according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a multimedia file mounted on the multimedia content file service server 10 is downloaded, the multimedia file uploaded to the multimedia content file service server is downloaded, gene information of the multimedia file is generated, and the multimedia file is generated in the multimedia file. The multimedia content file service server 10 includes a gene generation module 11 for combining and transmitting gene information, and receives a multimedia file in which gene information transmitted from the gene generation module 11 is combined with the multimedia file. The content monitoring server 20 extracts the combined genetic information, and outputs the result when similar gene information is compared with the extracted gene information and previously stored gene information, and is transmitted from the content monitoring server 10. Receive comparison results, multimedia selected by user Determining whether or not a content file is to be played back, the playback decision result of the user terminal 30 to send the playback determination result to the content monitoring server 20 and the user terminal 30 sent from the content monitoring server 20 A manager terminal 40 for displaying on the screen, a guardian terminal 50 for displaying the result of the playback decision of the user terminal 30 transmitted from the content monitoring server 20, and the multimedia content file service server. 10, the content monitoring server 20, the user terminal 30, the manager terminal 40, and the guardian terminal 50 may be configured to communicate with each other.

The user terminal 30 is a terminal having a communication module 32, a multimedia content file reproducing means 31, and a user interface 33 for inputting a user rating. The terminal 30 includes an IPTV, a PC, and the like.

The multimedia content file is video data and audio data.

When the multimedia content file service server 10 makes an online connection to the multimedia content file service server 10 through a data communication network 60 in response to a signal input through the user interface 33, the multimedia content file Provides the image data provided by the service server 10 and outputs a user grade input guide message, and when the user grade is input in response to the user grade input guide message and any image data is selected, the selected image data and the user. The rating information is transmitted to the content monitoring server 20, and the selected image data is downloaded to the user terminal 30 only when a play execution signal is input from the content monitoring server 20.

The content monitoring server 20 receives user rating information and image data transmitted from the multimedia content file service server 10, extracts gene information from the image data, extracts extracted gene information, and pre-registered genes. By comparing the information, it is determined whether similar genetic information exists, and if present, compares the rating information of the image data with the user rating information, and transmits a play execution signal to the multimedia content file service server 10 when viewing is possible.

The content monitoring server 20 transmits a playback prohibition signal to the multimedia content file server 10 when the user cannot view it, as a result of comparing the rating information of the image data with the rating information of the user. 40) and the guardian terminal 50.

The operation of the multimedia content file management system using the genetic information configured as described above will be described. However, the multimedia content file is limited to the image data as follows.

First, when a user makes an online connection to the multimedia content file service server 10 through the communication module 32 of the user terminal 30, the multimedia content file service server 10 is displayed on the screen of the user terminal 30. Make sure to provide a variety of content, including video and audio content that you can download online.

In this case, when the user selects the desired image data through the user interface unit 33, the multimedia content file service server 10 outputs a user class input guide message to the user terminal 30.

When a user inputs a user rating in response to a user rating input guide message of the multimedia content file service server 10, the multimedia content file service server 10 displays the input user rating information and the selected image data on the content monitoring server 20. To send).

Then, the content monitoring server 20 receives the user rating information and the image data transmitted from the multimedia content file service server 10, extracts the gene information from the image data, extracts the extracted gene information and the pre-registered gene. By comparing the information, it is determined whether similar genetic information exists, and if present, compares the rating information of the image data with the user rating information, and transmits a play execution signal to the multimedia content file service server 10 when viewing is possible.

Then, the multimedia content file service server 10 causes the selected image data to be downloaded to the user terminal 30 only when a play execution signal is input from the content monitoring server 20.

The content monitoring server 20 transmits a playback prohibition signal to the multimedia content file server 10 when the user cannot view it, as a result of comparing the rating information of the image data with the rating information of the user. 40) and the guardian terminal 50.

Meanwhile, the gene generation module 11 of the multimedia content file server 10 downloads the uploaded image data when an arbitrary user uploads the image data to the multimedia content file server 10, and the gene information of the image data. Generates and combines the gene information generated in the multimedia file to transmit to the multimedia content monitoring server (20).

Then, the multimedia content monitoring server 20 receives the multimedia file combined with the gene information transmitted from the gene generating module 11, extracts the gene information combined with the multimedia file, and extracts the extracted gene information and the previously stored gene. If similar genetic information exists compared to the information, it is determined as copyrighted image data, and if a download request is requested by the user, it is downloaded.

(Specific Example 2-When the multimedia content file is audio data)

Prior to describing the detailed description of the present invention, reference numeral 110 refers to an audio gene generating module or a first audio gene generating module in some cases.

2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a content monitoring system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

2, the configuration of the content monitoring system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is mounted on the multimedia content file service server 100, download the multimedia file uploaded to the multimedia content file service server 100 The audio gene generation module 110 for generating the audio gene information of the multimedia file, combining the audio gene information generated in the multimedia file, and transmitting the combined audio gene information, and the audio gene information transmitted from the audio gene generation module 110 Receives the combined multimedia file and extracts the audio gene information combined with the multimedia file, and compares the extracted audio gene information with previously stored audio gene information and transmits the result if similar audio gene information exists. Receive copyright infringement information from DB The content monitoring server 200 to store and manage the content monitoring server 200 and a comparison result transmitted from the content monitoring server 200, and display copyright violation information input through the comparison result screen. Manager terminal 300 to be transmitted to the 200, and the multimedia content file service server 100, the content monitoring server 200 and the manager terminal 300 is a data communication network 400 to enable communication between each other. .

The content monitoring server 200 stores a copyright management information DB 210 for storing and managing a multimedia file in which self-rights violation information is input by the manager terminal 300 and a plurality of copyrighted multimedia files. The source file information of the multimedia file DB 220, the audio gene information DB 230 storing the plurality of second audio gene information, and the user terminal illegally uploading the copyrighted multimedia file as illegal upload source information. Illegal upload source information DB 235 for matching and storing the copyrighted multimedia file and copyrighted multimedia file registered in the multimedia file DB 220 to read audio genes of the copyrighted multimedia file. Generate information and convert the generated audio gene information into second audio gene information. A second audio gene information generation module 240 to be stored in the false gene information DB 230 and a reception module for receiving a multimedia file in which audio gene information transmitted from the first audio gene generation module 110 is combined; 245 and the multimedia file output from the receiving module 245, extract audio gene information, and register the audio gene information as the first audio gene information in the audio gene information DB 230. A copyright violation monitoring unit 250 for comparing the genetic information and determining whether similar audio gene information exists as a result of the comparison, and transmitting the multimedia file and the result to the manager terminal 300 when similar audio gene information exists. Receiving copyright violation information sent from the administrator terminal 300, the copyright violation monitor If it is determined that the multimedia file being monitored in the unit 250 is infringing copyright, the upload illegal source information updating unit 260 registers and manages upload source information of the multimedia file in the upload illegal source information DB 235. It consists of.

The multimedia file is a file uploaded to a web-based page.

The first and second audio gene information includes at least one or more information for determining copyright of the multimedia file.

Referring to the operation of the copyright management system using audio gene information according to an embodiment of the present invention configured as shown in FIG.

(First audio gene information generation routine)

First, the first audio gene generating module 110 mounted on the multimedia content file service server 100 may be uploaded to the multimedia content file service server 100 through the receiving module 245 as illustrated in FIG. 4. Download (S110), generate the audio gene information of the multimedia file (S120), combine the audio gene information generated in the multimedia file and transmits to the content monitoring server 200 (S130).

(2nd audio gene information generation routine)

Meanwhile, the second audio gene information generation unit 240 of the content monitoring server 200 reads the copyrighted multimedia file registered in the multimedia file DB 220 as shown in FIG. 5 (S210). The audio gene information of the copyrighted multimedia file is generated (S220), and the generated audio gene information is stored in the audio gene information DB 230 as second audio gene information (S230).

(Copyright Control Monitoring Routine)

After the audio gene information of the copyrighted multimedia file is constructed as a DB as described above, the content monitoring server 200 continuously updating the constructed DB by utilizing the copyright contact monitoring unit 250. ) To monitor illegally distributed multimedia files.

That is, the copyright violation monitoring unit 250 receives the multimedia file combined with the audio gene information transmitted from the first gene generation module 110 through the receiving module 210 as shown in FIG. 6 (S410). After receiving the multimedia file output from the receiving module 210, the audio gene information is extracted (S420), and the second audio registered in the audio gene information DB 230 as the first audio gene information. Compared with the genetic information (S430), and determines whether similar audio gene information is present as a result of the comparison (S440).

If similar audio gene information exists as a result of the determination in step S440, the multimedia file and the result are transmitted to the manager terminal 300 (S450).

In addition, the content monitoring server 200 receives copyright violation information transmitted from the manager terminal 300 and uploads the multimedia file monitored in the copyright violation monitoring unit 250 when it is determined that the multimedia file is in violation of copyright. The illegal source information update unit 260 registers and manages upload source information of the multimedia file in the upload illegal source information DB 235 (S460). That is, when the multimedia file is illegally uploaded, the operator of the content monitoring server 200 manages the address of the homepage where the multimedia file is located, and closes the homepage for a certain period of time, thereby making the multimedia file illegal. It can be induced to be distributed in a legitimate manner.

When the similar audio gene information in step S440 means that the result of comparing the first audio gene information and the second audio gene information is 50% or more, or 70% or more, which is different according to the setting of the operator. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

As described above, although the present invention has been described with reference to the limited embodiments and the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains various modifications and variations from such descriptions. This is possible.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the claims below but also by the equivalents of the claims.

1 is a view for explaining the configuration of a multimedia content file management system using genetic information according to the present invention.

2 is a view for explaining the configuration of a copyright management system using audio gene information as a specific embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for describing a configuration of a content monitoring server applied to FIG. 2.

4 to 6 are flowcharts illustrating a method of operating a copyright management system using audio gene information according to the present invention.

Claims (17)

In the system for downloading or uploading a multimedia file through a multimedia content file service server, A gene generation module mounted on the multimedia content file service server, downloading a multimedia file uploaded to the multimedia content file service server, generating gene information of the multimedia file, and combining and transmitting gene information generated in the multimedia file. ; And Receiving the multimedia file combined with the gene information transmitted from the gene generation module, extracts the gene information combined with the multimedia file, and compares the extracted gene information and the previously stored gene information when the similar gene information exists as a result Multimedia content file management system using the genetic information, characterized in that comprises; content monitoring server for outputting. The method of claim 1, A user terminal that receives a comparison result transmitted from the content monitoring server, determines whether to play a multimedia content file selected by a user, and transmits a reproduction determination result to the content monitoring server; An administrator terminal for displaying a reproduction determination result of the user terminal transmitted from the content monitoring server on a screen; And And a data communication network for communication between the multimedia content file service server, a content monitoring server, a user terminal, and a manager terminal. The method of claim 2, The user terminal includes a multimedia content file reproducing unit equipped with a communication module; And a user interface for inputting a user level. The multimedia content file is a multimedia content file management system using gene information, characterized in that the image data. The method according to claim 2 or 3, The multimedia content file service server, In case of making an online connection to the multimedia content file service server through a data communication network in response to a signal input through the user interface unit, it provides video data provided by the multimedia content file service server and outputs a user grade input guide message. When the user rating is input in response to the user rating input guide message and any video data is selected, the selected video data and user rating information are transmitted to a content monitoring server, and only when a play execution signal is input from the content monitoring server. To download the selected video data to the user terminal, The content monitoring server, Receives user rating information and image data transmitted from the multimedia content file service server, extracts gene information from the image data, compares the extracted gene information with pre-registered gene information, and checks whether similar gene information exists. And, if present, compare the rating information of the image data with the rating information of the user, and transmit a play execution signal to the multimedia content file service server when viewing is possible. The method according to claim 2 or 4, The content monitoring server, Comparing the viewing rating information and the user rating information of the image data, when the user can not view the rating multimedia transmission using the genetic information, characterized in that to transmit the prohibition signal to the multimedia content file server, and to the administrator terminal Content file management system. In the system for downloading or uploading a multimedia file through a multimedia content file service server, A gene generation module mounted on the multimedia content file service server, downloading a multimedia file uploaded to the multimedia content file service server, generating gene information of the multimedia file, and combining and transmitting gene information generated in the multimedia file. ; Receiving the multimedia file combined with the gene information transmitted from the gene generation module, extracts the gene information combined with the multimedia file, and compares the extracted gene information and the previously stored gene information when the similar gene information exists as a result A content monitoring server configured to transmit and store copyright management information received from the outside into a DB and store and manage the same; An administrator terminal for displaying a comparison result sent from the content monitoring server on a screen and transmitting copyright violation information input through the comparison result screen to the content monitoring server; And A data communication network for communication between the multimedia content file service server, a content monitoring server, and a manager terminal; Multimedia content file management system using the genetic information, characterized in that consisting of. The method of claim 6, The content monitoring server, A copyright management information DB for storing and managing a multimedia file to which information on the right of self-righteousness has been input by the manager terminal; a multimedia file DB for storing a plurality of copyrighted multimedia files; and a plurality of second audio gene information. An illegal upload source information DB for storing the audio gene information DB, the source information of the user terminal which illegally uploaded the copyrighted multimedia file, and storing the source information of the user terminal by matching the copyrighted multimedia file with the illegal upload source information; Read the copyrighted multimedia file registered in the multimedia file DB to generate audio gene information of the copyrighted multimedia file, and to generate the generated audio gene information as the second audio gene information in the audio gene information DB 2nd audio gene An information generating unit, a receiving module for receiving a multimedia file combined with audio gene information transmitted from the audio gene generating module, a multimedia file output from the receiving module, receiving audio gene information, and extracting the audio gene information Compares the second audio gene information registered in the audio gene information DB with the first audio gene information, and determines whether the similar audio gene information exists by comparing the multimedia file with the multimedia file. The multiplicity monitoring unit for transmitting to the administrator terminal and copyright violation information transmitted from the administrator terminal, and if it is determined that the multimedia file monitored by the copyright monitoring unit is in violation of copyright, the multi Upload for managing the uploading by an upload information of the source media file registered in the illegal source information DB illegal information source multimedia content file management system utilizing the genetic information, it characterized in that the update unit comprises. The method according to claim 1 or 6, The multimedia content file is a multimedia content file management system using gene information, characterized in that the file uploaded to a web-based page. The method according to claim 1 or 6, Gene information coupled to the multimedia file is information that can distinguish the presence or absence of copyright information of the multimedia file, The genetic information is a multimedia content file management system using genetic information, characterized in that the audio or video genetic information. The method according to claim 1 or 6, The pre-stored genetic information is a gene information generated for a copyrighted multimedia file downloaded or updated from the outside, the multimedia content file management system using gene information. In the copyright management method using audio gene information, (1) an audio gene generation module mounted in a multimedia content file service server, comprising: downloading a multimedia file uploaded to the multimedia content file service server; Generating audio gene information of the multimedia file; And Combining the audio gene information generated in the multimedia file and transmitting to the content monitoring server; Copyright management method using audio gene information, characterized in that consisting of. In the copyright management method using audio gene information, (1) the content monitoring server reading the copyrighted multimedia file registered in the multimedia file DB; (2) generating audio genetic information of the copyrighted multimedia file; (3) allowing the generated audio gene information to be stored in the audio gene information DB as second audio gene information. In the copyright management method using audio gene information, (1) the content monitoring server, receiving a multimedia file in which audio gene information transmitted from the audio gene generating module is combined through a receiving module; (2) receiving the multimedia file output from the receiving module and extracting audio gene information; (3) comparing the audio gene information with the second audio gene information registered in the audio gene information DB as the first audio gene information to determine whether similar audio gene information exists; And (4) transmitting the multimedia file and the result to the administrator terminal when similar audio gene information exists as a result of the determination. The method of claim 13, The content monitoring server receives copyright violation information transmitted from the administrator terminal, and if it is determined that the multimedia file monitored by the copyright violation monitoring unit violates the copyright, the upload illegal source information updating unit causes the upload illegal source information update unit of the multimedia file. And managing the upload source information by registering the upload source information in the upload illegal source information DB. The method according to claim 11 or 12 or 13, The multimedia file is a copyright management method using audio gene information, characterized in that the file uploaded to a web-based page. The method according to claim 11 or 12 or 13, Audio gene information coupled to the multimedia file, the copyright management method using the audio gene information, characterized in that the information to distinguish the presence or absence of copyright information of the multimedia file. The method according to claim 11 or 12 or 13, The pre-stored audio gene information is audio gene information generated for a copyrighted multimedia file downloaded or updated from the outside.

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