Encrypts streaming media in the network bridge rather than on the server. Client side shim downloads automatically when listening to stream. Technology also gathers information for quality control and microbilling. Websites, portals, etc. Targeted to artists who want to stop people from putting their name on artist's MP3's and distributing as their own.
Technology can also embed lyrics, links to homepage, and banners.
Copyright management, royalty distribution, e-commerce, information, marketing and product distribution needs emerging from the confluence of the entertainment, media, and wireless telecommunications industries. Digital audio identification technologies. Software that can accurately identify music streamed by Webcasters and other Internet sites and generate a playlist based on the songs played in real-time. Identifies song measuring 20 second snippets. Automated DMCA software.