Invention Disclosure Form – iTV Monitisation
WHAT IS AN INVENTION?
As a general rule, an invention is a solution to a technical problem which has utility in a field of economic endeavour.
In general, if the solution to the problem is novel and involves an inventive step when compared with anything previously disclosed anywhere in the world, it is patentable.
The purpose of this document is to provide information from which a patent specification (a document describing the invention) can be prepared.
INFORMATION REQUIRED
1. Field of the Invention
The Field of Invention is a Method and System for the Monetisation of Interactive Television.
2. Background to invention
2.1 The problem
Interactive Television is an emerging industry. IPTV and iTV Technology Vendors, Systems integrators and Network Operators use DRM Key to manage the Transactions of Content Titles on a Per Transaction Basis. This is attached to proprietary software systems that are secured by End-Point Serial numbers and other Software Protection Mechanisms.
2.2 Known solutions to problem
Other Methods and Systems for Monetising Interactive Television have also included Software Codes distributed to end-user Devices.
3. The Invention
3.1 Description
The System is dependent upon a group of processes that establishes a “monetisation” network between parties.
3.1.1 The Central Address – the Central Address contains database services communicating between the networked software application instances.
3.1.2 The Client – is a software program that enables the communications between the distributed networks instances
3.1.2.1 The client requires Registered information to be acquired via a Professional Services organisation in-order to initially obtain Account Information.
3.1.2.2 Once the Client has established an account, they are able to connect to the network using the information provided.
3.1.2.3 The client originates the information between their user environment and their Account Details.
3.1.2.3.1 The Client describes the platform in both hardware, software and network location terms in real time to the central address to formulate identity. (“Identity”)
3.1.2.3.2 The Client then connects via Bluetooth to the Account Holders Mobile Phone, and transfers an information code to the authorised registration organisation.
3.1.2.3.3 The registration organisation receives the information, personally communicates with the end-user and sends a digital code to the client.
The Client is then activated.
3.1.2.4 The Identity information provided by the client is then used to provide an encryption information transaction process for tracking and storing the transaction details.
3.1.3 Transaction.
As identities utilise the larger software environment to transact information to other identities on the network, a transaction process occurs. . information transaction will be provided with a unique digital Identity sting, based on the current information of the parties in association to the transaction. The Information may be transacted in either a native or protected formats. to other identities on the network.
3.1.4 Resources
3.1.4.1 As identities provide transactions through the clients, resources are created in the databases located at the central address. (“resources”)
3.1.4.2 The Central Address, then encrypts the resource address and enables it to be distributed to the client identities that do not store the information.
3.1.4.3 The Encrypted resource ID is then used as part of the transaction request to acquire the information from the alternative identity.
Describe how your solution differs from previous attempts noted in 2.2
With reference to figures or flow charts, give a very detailed description of your solution, and how it would be implemented in a practical situation.
3.2 Advantages
Describe the advantages of your solution. Mention critical commercial aspects.
3.3 Concept
Describe the principle or concept that has underlined you finding a solution to the problem.
What are the features of your description in 3.1 that embody the essence of your solution/advantages.
3.4 Alternatives
Describe in detail variations to your solution that, whilst may be not working as well as your solution described in 3.1, will nonetheless embody the concept of 3.3
4 Inventors
Timothy Charles Holborn, 63 Yerrin St, Balwyn. 3103 Victoria, Australia. who is an independant party. the basic concept and/or design the features that embody the essence of the invention, as noted in 3.3.
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