Patent ID: 8180792
Filing Date: 2012-05-15
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer implemented method comprising: receiving a first song claim from a first claimant at a claim interface; receiving a second song claim from a second claimant at the claim interface; comparing the first song claim and the second song claim to records of a database of songs in communication with the claim interface; if there is a dispute between the first song claim and the second song claim, attempting to resolve the dispute by checking reputation ratings of the first and second claimants within a reputation database in communication with claim interface, the reputation ratings indicating previously proven or unproven content ownership, wherein, implementing an appeal process in response to the attempting to resolve the dispute after a determination based on reputation ratings, the appeal process allowing for human intervention in the dispute; and indicating results of the comparing, the attempting to resolve, and the implemented appeal process.