Patent Publication Number: US-2009235364-A1

Title: Media markup for promotional content alteration

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present application is related to and claims the benefit of the earliest available effective filing date(s) from the following listed application(s) (the “Related Applications”) (e.g., claims earliest available priority dates for other than provisional patent applications or claims benefits under 35 USC § 119(e) for provisional patent applications, for any and all parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, etc. applications of the Related Application(s)). 
     RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/322,605 entitled MEDIA MARKUP FOR PROMOTIONAL AUDIO CONTENT, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 3 Feb. 2009, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/322,372 entitled MEDIA MARKUP FOR PROMOTIONAL VISUAL CONTENT, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 29 Jan. 2009, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/315,110 entitled MEDIA MARKUP FOR VISUAL CONTENT ALTERATION, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 26 Nov. 2008 which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/315,112 entitled MEDIA MARKUP FOR AUDIO CONTENT ALTERATION, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 26 Nov. 2008 which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/315,113 entitled MEDIA MARKUP SYSTEM FOR CONTENT ALTERATION IN DERIVATIVE WORKS, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 25 Nov. 2008, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/154,973 entitled IMPLEMENTING VISUAL SUBSTITUTION OPTIONS IN MEDIA WORKS, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 28 May 2008, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/156,122 entitled IMPLEMENTING AUDIO SUBSTITUTION OPTIONS IN MEDIA WORKS, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 27 May 2008, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/154,973 entitled VISUAL SUBSTITUTION OPTIONS IN MEDIA WORKS, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 27 May 2008, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/154,962 entitled AUDIO SUBSTITUTION OPTIONS IN MEDIA WORKS, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 27 May 2008, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/824,515 entitled ALTERATION OF PROMOTIONAL CONTENT IN MEDIA WORKS, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 29 Jun. 2007, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/807,350 entitled IMPLEMENTING GROUP CONTENT SUBSTITUTION IN MEDIA WORKS, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. 
     Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 25 May 2007, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/807,352 entitled GROUP CONTENT SUBSTITUTION IN MEDIA WORKS, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 25 May 2007, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/807,353 entitled PROMOTIONAL PLACEMENT IN MEDIA WORKS, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 25 May 2007, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/796,543 entitled IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDIA CONTENT ALTERATION, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 27 Apr. 2007, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/796,570 entitled AUTHORIZATION RIGHTS FOR SUBSTITUTE MEDIA CONTENT, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 26 Apr. 2007, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/731,795 entitled AUTHORIZATION FOR MEDIA CONTENT ALTERATION, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 30 Mar. 2007, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/731,738 entitled APPROVAL TECHNIQUE FOR MEDIA CONTENT ALTERATION, naming Alexander J. Cohen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, John D. Rinaldo, Jr. and Clarence T. Tegreene as inventors, filed 30 Mar. 2007, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/195,358 entitled MODIFYING RESTRICTED IMAGES, naming Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud and John D. Rinaldo, Jr. as inventors, filed 2 Aug. 2005, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/195,346 entitled RESTORING MODIFIED ASSETS, naming Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud and John D. Rinaldo, Jr. as inventors, filed 2 Aug. 2005, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/173,990 entitled TECHNIQUES FOR IMAGE GENERATION, naming Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud and John D. Rinaldo, Jr. as inventors, filed 1 Jul. 2005, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
     For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the present application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/174,432 entitled PROVIDING PROMOTIONAL CONTENT, naming Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud and John D. Rinaldo, Jr. as inventors, filed 1 Jul. 2005, which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date. 
    
    
     The United States Patent Office (USPTO) has published a notice to the effect that the USPTO&#39;s computer programs require that patent applicants reference both a serial number and indicate whether an application is a continuation or continuation-in-part. Stephen G. Kunin, Benefit of Prior-Filed Application, USPTO Official Gazette Mar. 18, 2003, available at http://www.uspto.jzov/web/offices/com/sol/og/2003/week11/patbene.htm. The present Applicant Entity (hereinafter “Applicant”) has provided above a specific reference to the application(s) from which priority is being claimed as recited by statute. Applicant understands that the statute is unambiguous in its specific reference language and does not require either a serial number or any characterization, such as “continuation” or “continuation-in-part,” for claiming priority to U.S. patent applications. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Applicant understands that the USPTO&#39;s computer programs have certain data entry requirements, and hence Applicant is designating the present application as a continuation-in-part of its parent applications as set forth above, but expressly points out that such designations are not to be construed in any way as any type of commentary and/or admission as to whether or not the present application contains any new matter in addition to the matter of its parent application(s). 
     All subject matter of the Related Applications and of any and all parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, etc. applications of the Related Applications is incorporated herein by reference to the extent such subject matter is not inconsistent herewith. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Content alteration of media works provides new opportunities and benefits in connection with the distribution and alteration of various derivative versions of a composite media work. 
     SUMMARY 
     Method and system embodiments involving implementation of content alteration in a media work as disclosed herein may take different forms. For example, one or more computer program products having computer readable media for encoding process instructions may be incorporated in a computerized system. 
     An exemplary markup system embodiment for content alteration of a selected segment in a media work may include a derivative version of the media work having a markup scheme configured to identify alterable promotional content included in a derivative version of the media work, wherein the alterable promotional content includes a group of promotional audio and/or visual components related to a real-world entity or real-world person; and a data record of applicable authorization data regarding a possible incorporation in another derivative work of a deletion or addition or modification or replacement of the identified alterable promotional content. Additional exemplary system features may include a correlation link between the identified alterable promotional content and the applicable authorization data, and computerized apparatus operably coupled to the derivative version and to the data record to enable a determination of an authorization status for implementation of the possible incorporation in such another derivative work. 
     An exemplary process embodiment of markup method for alteration of a selected segment in a media work may include determining an authorization status for alterable promotional content of the media work, wherein the alterable promotional content includes a particular topic or category related to a real-world entity or real-world person; and providing an identifier scheme associated with the alterable promotional content of a particular derivative version of the media work, which identifier scheme is indicative of a group of promotional audio and/or visual elements. A related exemplary process feature may include correlating the group of promotional audio and/or visual elements with the determined authorization status. 
     An exemplary computer program product embodiment may provide computer readable media bearing encoded instructions for executing a process that includes determining an authorization status for alterable promotional content of a particular derivative version of a media work, wherein the alterable promotional content includes a particular topic or category related to a real-world entity or real-world person; accessing a markup identifier incorporated with the particular derivative version of the media work, which markup identifier indicative of the alterable promotional content that includes a group of alterable audio and/or visual elements; and correlating the group of alterable audio and/or visual elements with the determined authorization status. 
     Some implementations for a program product embodiment may include process instructions encoded on a storage medium and/or a transmission type medium for execution by computerized apparatus. 
     The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES 
         FIG. 1  illustrates an example system in which embodiments may be implemented, perhaps in a device. 
         FIGS. 2A-2C  illustrate certain alternative embodiments of the device and/or processing system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 3  illustrates an operational flow representing example operations that produce a modified media asset that includes a modified image. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates an alternative embodiment of the example operational flow of  FIG. 3 . 
         FIG. 5  illustrates another alternative embodiment of the example operational flow of  FIG. 3 . 
         FIG. 6  illustrates another alternative embodiment of the example operational flow of  FIG. 3 . 
         FIG. 7  illustrates another alternative embodiment of the example operational flow of  FIG. 3 . 
         FIG. 8  illustrates an alternative embodiment of the example operational flow of  FIG. 3 . 
         FIG. 9  illustrates an alternative embodiment of the example operational flow of  FIG. 3 . 
         FIG. 10  illustrates an alternative embodiment of the example operational flow of  FIG. 3 . 
         FIG. 11  illustrates an alternative embodiment of the example operational flow of  FIG. 3 . 
         FIG. 12  illustrates a partial view of an example computer program product that includes a computer program for executing a computer process on a computing device. 
         FIG. 13  illustrates an example device in which embodiments may be implemented. 
         FIG. 14  illustrates an operational flow representing example operations by which a user receives a modified media asset that includes a modified image. 
         FIG. 15  illustrates an operational flow representing example operations that produce an anonymized image. 
         FIG. 16  illustrates a partial view of an example computer program product that includes a computer program for executing a computer process on a computing device. 
         FIG. 17  is a schematic block diagram showing an exemplary embodiment for implementing possible content alteration of a media work. 
         FIG. 18  is a schematic representation of various exemplary options for distribution of derivative versions of media works that incorporate content alterations. 
         FIG. 19  is a schematic block diagram showing an exemplary embodiment that provides shared access to derivative versions of media works. 
         FIG. 20  is a schematic block diagram showing exemplary features of an embodiment scheme for management of media works that incorporate content alterations. 
         FIG. 21  is a schematic representation that illustrates an exemplary system for capturing potentially alterable content to be incorporated in a composite media work. 
         FIG. 22  is a schematic representation that illustrates an exemplary editing apparatus for processing informational data related to a composite media work that includes alterable content. 
         FIG. 23  is a schematic representation of further exemplary options for distribution of composite media works having alterable content. 
         FIG. 24  is a tabular depiction of exemplary elements and aspects that may be feasible for possible alteration in a composite media work. 
         FIG. 25  is a schematic representation that illustrates exemplary types of data records that may be used in connection with an alteration criteria embodiment for media works. 
         FIG. 26  is a tabular representation showing additional exemplary types of data records that may be used in connection with an authorization rights embodiment for media works. 
         FIG. 27  is a high level flow chart for an exemplary process embodiment for media content alteration. 
         FIGS. 28-33  are more detailed flow charts illustrating various exemplary process features regarding media content alteration. 
         FIG. 34  is a diagrammatic flow chart for an exemplary computer program product embodiment. 
         FIG. 35  is a diagrammatic flow chart for another exemplary computer program product embodiment. 
         FIGS. 36-42  are more detailed flow charts illustrating various exemplary process features regarding authorization for media content alteration. 
         FIG. 43  is a diagrammatic flow chart for further exemplary computer program product embodiment. 
         FIG. 44  is a schematic block diagram illustrating an exemplary embodiment that provides accessibility and management of data records for authorization rights regarding media content alteration. 
         FIG. 45  is high level flow chart illustrating another exemplary process embodiment for content substitution in media works. 
         FIGS. 46-54  are more detailed flow charts illustrating management of authorization rights regarding substitute altered content for media works. 
         FIG. 55  is a diagrammatic flow chart for another exemplary computer program product embodiment. 
         FIG. 56  is a schematic block diagram illustrating further exemplary techniques for incorporation of substitute altered content in a derivative version of a media work. 
         FIG. 57  is a high level flow chart illustrating an additional exemplary process embodiment for content alteration of a media work. 
         FIGS. 58-64  are more detailed flow charts illustrating further exemplary process features that may be incorporated in media content alteration embodiments. 
         FIG. 65  is high level flow chart illustrating yet another exemplary process embodiment for content alteration of a media work. 
         FIG. 66  is a more detailed flow chart illustrating additional possible enhancements for media content alteration embodiments. 
         FIG. 67  is a diagrammatic flow chart for an additional exemplary computer program product embodiment. 
         FIG. 68  is a schematic block diagram illustrating other exemplary embodiments that incorporate substitute content in different versions of a media work. 
         FIG. 69  is a high level flow chart illustrating another exemplary process embodiment for providing applicable alteration guidelines for a derivative version of a media work. 
         FIGS. 70-74  are more detailed flow charts illustrating additional possible features that may be included in an exemplary process embodiment. 
         FIG. 75  is a diagrammatic flow chart for another exemplary computer program product embodiment. 
         FIG. 76  is a high level flow chart illustrating a further exemplary process embodiment for implementing a content alteration in a derivative version of a media work. 
         FIGS. 77-83  are more detailed flow charts illustrating further possible features that may be included in an exemplary process embodiment. 
         FIG. 84  is a diagrammatic flow chart for another exemplary computer program product embodiment. 
         FIGS. 85-86  are schematic block diagrams illustrating further exemplary embodiments regarding content alteration in different versions of a media work. 
         FIGS. 87-89  are schematic block diagrams illustrating various media markup system embodiments. 
         FIGS. 90-93  are schematic timing diagrams depicting various exemplary correlated audio/visual markup schemes. 
         FIG. 94  is a schematic representation of an exemplary media display frame for alterable visual components. 
         FIG. 95  is a schematic representation of an exemplary media display frame for alterable audio components. 
         FIG. 96  is a high level flow chart illustrating possible process embodiment features. 
         FIGS. 97-100  are more detailed flow charts illustrating further possible features that may be included in an exemplary process embodiment. 
         FIG. 101  is a diagrammatic flow chart illustrating another exemplary computer program product embodiment. 
         FIG. 102  is a high level flow chart illustrating further possible process embodiment features. 
         FIG. 103  is a diagrammatic flow chart illustrating a further exemplary computer program product embodiment. 
         FIGS. 104-106  are additional high level flow charts illustrating process embodiment features regarding alterable promotional content in a media work. 
         FIG. 107  is a schematic block diagram illustrating further exemplary system embodiment features. 
         FIG. 108  is a high level flow chart illustrating additional possible process embodiment features. 
         FIGS. 109-113  are more detailed flow charts illustrating further possible features that may be included in an exemplary process embodiment. 
         FIG. 114  is a diagrammatic flow chart illustrating an additional exemplary computer program product embodiment. 
         FIGS. 115-120  are more detailed flow charts illustrating further possible features that may be included in an exemplary process embodiment. 
         FIG. 121  is a schematic block diagram showing exemplary features of an embodiment for management of media works that may incorporate promotional content alterations. 
         FIG. 122  is a schematic block diagram showing exemplary features of another embodiment for management of media works that may incorporate promotional content alterations. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented here. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates an example system  100  in which embodiments may be implemented, perhaps in the context of a device. In  FIG. 1 , a media asset  102  is illustrated as being received at a processing system  104  and thereafter output by the processing system  104  as a modified media asset  106 . More specifically, the media asset  102  includes a restricted image  108 , and the processing system  104  is operable to determine that the restricted image  108  is, in fact, restricted. 
     The processing system  104  is further operable to modify the media asset  102 , and in particular, to modify the restricted image  108 , and thereafter output the modified media asset  106  having a modified image  110 . In this way, for example, an identity or other information about the restricted image  108  may be protected, hidden, or obscured, while maintaining a general presentation context of the media asset  102 . For example, a person who is a subject of the restricted image  108  may be made anonymous within the modified media asset  106 , while inclusion of the modified image  110 , which shares attributes of the restricted image  108  (or, at least, shares one common attribute of the restricted image  108 ), may serve to limit or prevent an observer of the modified media asset  106  from noticing that the modified media asset  110 , has, in fact, been modified. 
     The processing system  104  includes recognition logic  112  that is operable to recognize the restricted nature of the restricted image  108 . The processing system  104  also includes modification logic  114  that is operable to modify the media asset  102  (including the restricted image  108 ) to obtain the modified media asset  106  and the modified image  110 . 
     As described in more detail below, the recognition logic  112  may determine the restricted image  108  within the media asset  102  using image restriction criteria  116 . As also described in more detail below, the modification logic  114  may obtain/create the modified image  110  by accessing a number of stored or accessible replacement images  118 . Specific examples of operations involving these elements of the processing system  104  are provided in the context of various operational flows. 
     Generally speaking, however, the recognition logic  112  may operate to analyze various attributes of the media asset  102 , including attributes of the restricted image  108 , in order to determine a restricted nature of the restricted image  108 . One example of attributes of the media asset  102  that is illustrated in  FIG. 1  includes concurrent image(s)  120 , i.e., the recognition logic  112  may make a determination that the restricted image  108  is restricted based on a presence or absence of the concurrent image(s)  120 , or based on the presence or absence of certain attributes of the concurrent image(s)  120 . Of course, attributes of the media asset  102  are not necessarily limited to image characteristics of the media asset  102 , and also may include, for example, metadata associated with the media asset  102 , an identity of a person, place, or thing within or in association with the restricted image  108 , or information related to a person and/or device involved in capturing the media asset  102 . 
     Further in  FIG. 1 , a user  122  accesses the processing system  104  by way of a user interface  124 . In this way, the user  122  may, for example, submit the media asset  102  to the processing system  104 , or receive the modified media asset  106  from the processing system  104 , or may become involved in operations of the processing system  104 . The user interface  124  also may be used, for example, to define or modify the image restriction criteria  116 , or to select the replacement images  118 . The user interface  124  also may be used to control a type and/or extent of the recognition performed by the recognition logic  112 , or to control a type and/or extent of the modifications performed by the modification logic  114 . 
     Also in  FIG. 1 , a device  126  is shown in which the processing system  104  may operate. As described in more detail with respect to  FIG. 2  and following Figures, the device  126  may include in some examples, an image capture device, a print device, a general-purpose computing device, or virtually any other device or combination of devices that may be used to store, transmit, display, or render a media asset. 
     The processing system  104  also may be operable to perform other processing of the media asset  102 , such as, for example, enhancing, editing, displaying, or otherwise improving the media asset  102 , or, in other example embodiments, such additional processing may be performed by other external systems (not shown), if needed. 
       FIG. 1  also illustrates the possibility that the media asset  102  may be associated with metadata  128 . For example, a video stream may have an associated closed-captioning stream, or a web page may have metadata associated with content of the page. Typically, such metadata  128  may not be viewable to the user  122 , or may only be viewable if some specific action is taken by the user  122 . The metadata  128  may be intended by a designer or producer of the media asset  102 , or by an intervening user of the media asset  102 , to provide additional information or level of enjoyment to the user  122 , and may be used by the processing system to assist in, for example, determining the restricted image  108 , as described in more detail, below. The metadata  128  may or may not be included within the modified media asset  106 . 
     A symbol or text  130 , on the other hand, generally represents information that is included within the media asset  102  for normal viewing. For example, a web page may include a news article that names a person who is pictured in the article. By using the name text, the recognition logic  112  may be able to determine identity or other information regarding the restricted image  108 , or the concurrent image(s)  120 . 
     In  FIG. 1 , it should be understood that any and/or all of the illustrated elements, and other elements, not illustrated, may be in communication with one another according to any known methods, including but not limited to the various communication techniques discussed herein. As such, it should be understood that the various elements need not be located or co-located as illustrated in the example of  FIG. 1 . For example, in some embodiments, the recognition logic and/or the image restriction criteria  116  may be remote from the processing system  104 . Similarly, the user interface  124  may be implemented at a local computing device of the user  122 , remote from the processing system  104 , or may be a part of the device  126  that may house the processing system  104 , as well. 
       FIGS. 2A-2C  illustrate certain alternative embodiments of the device  126  and/or processing system  104  of  FIG. 1 . In  FIG. 2A , the device  126  is illustrated as a printer  126   a , which includes the processing system  104  and a display  202 . The display  202  may be used to display a preview of a media asset to be printed with the printer  126   a , such as, for example, the media asset  102  and/or the modified media asset  106 , and, of course, the printer  126   a  may be used to print the media asset  102  and/or the modified media asset  106  on paper  204 , as well. 
     The display  202  also should be understood to function, in some example embodiments, as the user interface  124 . For example, the display  202  may include touch-screen control for operating the printer  126   a  and/or the processing system  104 , or various buttons, keys, or other selection/input devices (not shown) may be used. In additional or alternative embodiments, an external computing device may be connected to the printer  126   a  for control thereof, including control of the processing system  104 . 
     In  FIG. 2B , the device  126  is illustrated as a camera  126   b , which, similarly to the printer  126   a , includes some or all of the processing system  104 , as well as a display  206 . As with the printer  126   a , the camera  126   b  (and/or the processing system  104 ) may be controlled by the user  122 , either using the display  206  (and possibly associated controls), or using an external computing device. 
     In  FIG. 2C , the processing system  104  is illustrated as part of a processing service  208 , which may be remote from the user  122  at a computing station  210 , and in communication therewith by way of a network  212 . In such example embodiments, the user  122  may use the workstation  210  to transmit and receive the media asset  102  and/or the modified media asset  106 , respectively, in order to obtain the various advantages described herein. In one example, discussed in more detail below, the processing service  208  may operate as a clearinghouse at which media assets of various types and captured by a number of users may be processed, so that any restricted images therein may be modified appropriately. 
     In  FIG. 3  and in following Figures that include various examples of operational flows, discussion and explanation may be provided with respect to the above-described examples of  FIGS. 1 ,  2 A,  2 B, and  2 C, and/or with respect to other examples and contexts. However, it should be understood that the operational flows may be executed in a number of other environment and contexts, and/or in modified versions of  FIGS. 1 ,  2 A,  2 B, and  2 C. Also, although the various operational flows are presented in the sequence(s) illustrated, it should be understood that the various operations may be performed in other orders than those which are illustrated, or may be performed concurrently. 
       FIG. 3  illustrates an operational flow  300  representing example operations that produce the modified media asset  106 . After a start operation, the operational flow  300  moves to a determining operation  310  where the restricted image  108  is determined to be included within the media asset  102 . For example, the recognition logic  112  of the processing system  104  may determine that the restricted image  108  is of a person, place, or thing that is not to be included within produced (modified) versions of the media asset  102 . 
     At a modifying operation  320 , the restricted image  108  is modified to obtain a modified image that includes at least one shared image attribute of the restricted image. For example, as in  FIG. 1 , the modification logic  114  may operate to replace an image of a person or a part of a person with a new or separate image of another person. In this case, the shared image attribute could include one or more of a body (part) shape, a shared facial feature or skin tone, a shared gender or race, a shared hair color or body physique, or numerous other examples. Of course, the restricted image need not be of a person, but also may include virtually any object that may be imaged, including places, objects, or landmarks, to name just a few. Further, the restricted image need not be of a single one of these possibilities, but could include multiple people, places, or things, or combinations thereof. Other examples of restricted images and image attributes are provided below. 
     At an operation  330 , the modified media asset  106  is produced that includes the modified image  110 . For example, the processing system  104 , which may be included in the print device  126   a , the camera  126   b , or the processing service  208 , may output the modified media asset  106  for printing, viewing, storing, or transmitting, as the case may be, for use or enjoyment by, for example, the user  122 . The operational flow  300  then moves to an end operation. 
     In some embodiments, the user  122  may include a person, an entity, and/or a government. Although a user may be shown herein as a single illustrated Figure, and/or be described in the singular, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the term user may be representative of one or more human user(s), robotic user(s) (e.g., computational entity), and/or substantially any combination thereof (e.g., a user may be assisted by one or more robotic agents). Further, the user, as set forth herein, even if shown as a single entity, may in fact be composed of two or more entities. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, in general, the same may be said of “sender” and/or other entity-oriented terms as such terms may be used herein. 
     In some embodiments, the media asset  102  may include a visual image, a picture, a website, an audio recording, a video stream, and/or an audio stream. In additional or alternative embodiments, the media asset  102  also may include text. The media asset  102  may be embodied in various forms, including but not limited to digital files or transmissions, analog recordings or transmissions, or may be embodied in physical form, such as, for example, on paper, plastic, canvas, wood, or any other physical medium in which text, image, or other representations may be embodied. 
     The media asset  102  may be received, stored and/or transmitted using typical elements of a computer environment. The media asset  102  (and the modified media asset  106 ) may be transmitted over a network such as the network  212  of  FIG. 2 , which may represent, for example, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), or a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, or the media asset  102  may be broadcast over the air. 
     The media asset  102  (and the modified media asset  106 ) may be captured, received, displayed and/or transmitted, for example and without limitation, using one or more of the following: an electronic device; an appliance; a computing device, such as a personal computer and a server; a limited resource computing device; a pervasive computing device; a personal digital assistant (PDA); a cell phone; a Blackberry appliance; a vehicle, such as a car, boat, and/or aircraft; an X-Box; a home gateway; a set-top box; a television, a radio, a camera; a printer; a digital video disc (DVD) recorder or burner; and a TiVo or other digital video recorder (DVR). 
       FIG. 4  illustrates alternative embodiments of the example operational flow  300  of  FIG. 3 .  FIG. 4  illustrates example embodiments where the determining operation  310  may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation  402 , operation  404 , operation  406 , operation  408 , and/or operation  410 . 
     At the operation  402 , identity information associated with the restricted image  108  is determined. For example, the recognition logic  112  may determine identity information of a person within the restricted image information, which may include, for example, a name, an occupation, an association (e.g., as a spouse, relative, friend, or employer/employee), a race, a gender, a body physique, a height, a hair color or hair style, a style of dress, or any other distinguishing information that identifies the person, and, in some examples, that uniquely identifies the person. 
     Examples of techniques for performing the determining of identity information are described in more detail below. Also, examples of how such identity information may be used by the modification logic  114  to produce the modified image  110  are described in more detail below, although it may be mentioned here that, by determining identity information as described above, it follows that the modified image  110  may include or be associated with different identity information. For example, a person associated with the restricted image  108  may wish to remain anonymous, or otherwise should not be included in the media asset  102 , and, in such cases, the modified image  110  may include an anonymized image in which the original identity information is hidden, obscured, replaced, and/or otherwise modified. 
     Additionally, since the modified image  110  maintains at least one, and possibly many, image attributes of the restricted image  108 , and a presentation context of the media asset  102  may be maintained within the modified media asset  110 , observers, users, or recipients of the modified media asset  110  may not be aware that such modification has, in fact, taken place. 
     Of course, similar comments apply not just to persons within the restricted image  108 , but to virtually any object that may be imaged and associated with identity information. For example, the restricted image  108  may include a physical place, such as a public or private landmark, a building, or a sports arena, and the identity information associated therewith may be determined by the recognition logic  112 . Similarly, any particular object having identity information, such as, for example, a car or type of car, a work of art, an animal, a computer or computing device, a piece of jewelry or clothing, or any other object, may have identity information associated therewith for determining that the associated image is restricted. 
     At the operation  404 , at least a portion of the media asset  102  is associated with a user capture device used to capture the media asset, such as, for example, the camera  126   b  of  FIG. 2 . That is, for example, the recognition logic  112  may determine that the media asset  102  was captured by the camera  126   b  that is restricted from capturing certain images. For example, cameras in a high-security facility, or cameras at an event with a public figure(s) (e.g., a movie star, politician, or professional athlete) may be restricted from capturing images of certain people, places, or things. 
     At the operation  406 , at least a portion of the media asset  102  is associated with a user known to have captured the media asset. In this case, as described in more detail below, the recognition logic  112  may associate the media asset  102  or a portion thereof with the user  122  by recognizing the metadata  128  associated with the media asset  102 , such as, for example, a marker on the media asset  102  that was imposed by a camera of the user  122  when (or after) the media asset was obtained. In other examples, the user  122  may be required to identify him or herself to the processing system  104  before processing begins, so that the recognition logic  112  may react accordingly. 
     At the operation  408 , at least a portion of the media asset  102  is associated with a setting content of the image. For example, the concurrent image(s)  120  of  FIG. 1  may be considered to provide setting content within the media asset  102 . In this way, for example, and as referenced above, media assets obtained in a certain location, as reflected within the content of the media asset  102 , may be recognized by the recognition logic  112  as containing one or more restricted images. As with virtually all of the operational flows described herein, such an association may be combined for enactment within the recognition logic  112 . For example, the recognition logic  112  may determine that if a content setting of the media asset  102  references a setting where certain public figures will be present, and if identity information associated with a person&#39;s image within the media asset  102  identifies that person as being a spouse of a public figure, then the recognition logic  112  may cue the modification logic to anonymize the spouse&#39;s image by, for example, replacing the spouse&#39;s image with that of a replacement image from the replacement images memory  118 . Such replacements may be undertaken, for example, based on a wish of the, in this case, spouse, to maintain anonymity. 
     As another example, the recognition logic  112  may analyze the media asset  102  to determine that the setting content is such that all non-recognized persons should be anonymized. 
     At the operation  410 , an attribute of a concurrently-imaged object within the media asset  102  is determined. For example, an attribute of the concurrent image(s)  120  may be determined, where the concurrent image(s)  120  may include virtually any item that may be imaged within the media asset  102 . As mentioned above, the concurrently-imaged object(s)  120  also may be used to determine a setting content of the media asset  102 , although the attribute of a concurrently-imaged object reference in operation  410  may refer to any particular imaged item, or attribute thereof, which may or may not be a part of a setting content of the media asset  102 . 
       FIG. 5  illustrates alternative embodiments of the example operational flow  300  of  FIG. 3 .  FIG. 5  illustrates example embodiments where the determining operation  310  may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation  502 , operation  504 , operation  506 , operation  508 , operation  510 , operation  512 , and/or operation  514 . 
     At the operation  502 , image recognition analysis is performed on a portion of the media asset. For example, the recognition logic  112  may perform image recognition analysis on the restricted image  108  to determine that the restricted image  108  includes an image of a person, or portion thereof, or any other object that may be visually imaged. The image recognition analysis may include, for example, color analysis, pattern-matching, pattern-recognition, or any other technique for recognizing a particular image or type of image. In particular, in an example additional operation  504  that may be performed in addition to, or in association with, operation  502 , indecent or obscene material may be detected. For example, the recognition logic  112  may recognize nudity or other restricted imagery within the restricted image  108 . In this case, as described in more detail below, later modification of the restricted image  108  may include addition of clothes or other modification of the restricted image, where again, and as opposed to simple blurring or blocking of the restricted image, a presentation context of the restricted image  108  may be maintained, so that an observer of the modified media asset  106  may not notice that such a modification has taken place. As is apparent, moreover, such image recognition analyses may be performed on any part of the media asset  102 , including, for example, the concurrent image(s)  120 , as part of the determining operation  502 . 
     At the operation  506 , facial recognition analysis is performed on a portion of the media asset. For example, the recognition logic  112  may perform a facial recognition analysis on a person within the restricted image  108 , or on any other portion of the media asset. 
     At the operation  508 , metadata associated with the restricted image is analyzed. For example, the recognition logic  112  may analyze the media asset  102  to determine and consider any associated metadata  128 . For example, where the media asset includes a web page, the recognition logic  112  may analyze portions of the web page, including source code associated with the web page, that may provide information about, for example, any of the factors mentioned herein, or other factors (e.g., identity information, a capturing user or device, a setting content, a concurrently-imaged object, or any other information about the media asset  102  that may be useful to the recognition logic  112  in determining the restricted image  108 ). In a further example of the operation  508 , at the operation  510 , a closed-captioning stream that is associated with the media asset  102  is analyzed. For example, the media asset  102  may represent a television show or movie that has an associated closed-captioning stream, which may be analyzed by the recognition logic  112  to assist in making a determination regarding the restricted image  108 . 
     At the operation  512 , an attribute of the restricted image is evaluated against image-restriction criteria. For example, the recognition logic  112  may communicate with the image restriction criteria  116  in order to assist in performing recognition processes. In this case, the attribute of the restricted image  108  may include any image attribute mentioned herein, or other attributes, including a size, shape, color, identity, race, gender, physique, an associated capture device or capturing user, or any other attribute. The image restriction criteria  116  may involve, for example, any of the various criteria described herein, such as identity information, setting content, image or facial recognition analysis, metadata, and so on, as well as criteria not explicitly mentioned here. Moreover, the image restriction criteria  116  and recognition logic  112  may interoperate to determine the restricted image  108  based on any combination of these criteria, as may be determined and configured by the user  122  by way of the user interface  124 . 
     At the operation  514 , a symbol is determined within a portion of the media asset  102 . For example, the symbol or text  130  may be determined by way of text-recognition software, and thereby used to determine identity or other information related to the restricted image  108 . 
       FIG. 6  illustrates alternative embodiments of the example operational flow  300  of  FIG. 3 .  FIG. 6  illustrates example embodiments where the determining operation  310  may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation  602 , operation  604 , operation  606 , and/or operation  608 . 
     At the operation  602 , a user preference associated with the restricted image is determined. For example, the user  122  may express a preference as to whether the restricted image  108  should be restricted, and this preference may be coded into the image restriction criteria  116 , e.g., again, using the interface  124 . The user  122  may represent someone either capturing, transmitting, or reviewing the media asset  102 , examples of which are described in more detail, below. 
     At the operation  604 , a preference of a human subject of the restricted image is determined. For example, a public or private figure may express a desire not to be included in the media asset  102 . Therefore, if such a person is, in fact, included in the media asset  102 , then the recognition logic  112  may recognize the person and, perhaps based on the preference of the person as stored in the image restriction criteria  116 , may anonymize the image of the person by, for example, replacing the image with one selected from the replacement images  118 , or otherwise by modifying the image. 
     At the operation  606 , a preference of a user who captured the media asset may be determined. For example, the user  122  may be a consumer who has captured several family photographs and wishes to distribute them to friends and relatives, but wishes to anonymize certain subjects of the photographs, perhaps dependent on who is to receive a particular one of the photographs. In this case and analogous cases, the user  122  may provide a preference(s) to the recognition logic  112  defining a level and/or type of anonymization to be provided, with respect to individual image subjects, and/or with respect to recipients of the modified media asset  106 , or with respect to one or more other image-restriction criteria, various examples of which are provided herein. 
     At the operation  608 , a preference of a producer of the media asset may be determined. For example, the user  122  may represent an editor of a newspaper who is reviewing a number of photographs taken by staff photographers, among which the media asset  102  may be included. In this case, although the editor may not have captured the media asset  102 , he or she may be responsible for producing the modified media asset  106  using the processing system  104 . As such, preferences of such a user defining a level and/or type of anonymization to be provided, with respect to the one or more criteria described herein, may be implemented by the recognition logic  112  in determining the restricted image  108  within the media asset  102 . 
       FIG. 7  illustrates alternative embodiments of the example operational flow  300  of  FIG. 3 .  FIG. 7  illustrates example embodiments where the determining operation  310  may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation  702 , operation  704 , operation  706 , operation  708 , and/or operation  710 . 
     At the operation  702 , a restricted image is determined within a still picture. For example, if the media asset  102  includes a still picture taken by a still camera, such as, for example, an embodiment of the camera  126   b  of  FIG. 2 , then the restricted image  108  may be determined to be any image within the still picture. 
     At the operation  704 , a restricted image is determined within a video stream. For example, if the media asset includes any type of video, including Motion Pictures Experts Group (MPEG) video or other format, video recorded or transmitted for display on any television, computer, or other display, then the restricted image  108  may be determined as essentially any discernable element within the video. As just one example, the restricted image  108  may be determined as an image within one or more frames of the video image(s). 
     At the operation  706 , the media asset is received at an image capture device. For example, the media asset  102  may be received at the image capture device  126   b  of  FIG. 2B . As is apparent from the preceding discussion, the image capture device  126   b  may be any type of, for example, camera, digital camera, web camera (webcam) or video camera, where any of these and others may be disposed within or in association with one or more other devices, such as, for example, a cell phone or personal digital assistant (PDA). 
     At the operation  708 , the media asset may be received at a print device. For example, the media asset  102  may be received at the print device  126   a  of  FIG. 2A , such as when the media asset is downloaded thereto by way of an external computer, and/or by way of a memory card inserted into (or otherwise connected to) the print device  126   a.    
     In this way, for example, the print device  126   a , as with the camera  126   b , may be prevented from producing and/or capturing the restricted image  108 . 
     At the operation  710 , the media asset is received at a central collection facility for collecting media assets. For example, as referenced above, the processing service  208  of  FIG. 2C  may serve as a clearinghouse for a number of users, who may be employees of a single employer. In another example, the processing service  208  may be a commercial enterprise that received media assets from any number of disparate consumers. 
       FIG. 8  illustrates alternative embodiments of the example operational flow  300  of  FIG. 3 .  FIG. 8  illustrates example embodiments where the modifying operation  320  may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation  802 , operation  804 , operation  806 , operation  808 , and/or operation  810 . 
     At the operation  802 , the restricted image is replaced with the modified image selected from a database of replacement images that are known to include the at least one shared attribute. For example, the modified image  110  may be selected from the replacement images memory  118  to overlay the restricted image  108 , with appropriate scaling, warping, rotating, color-matching, or any other operation required by the modification logic  114  to insert the replacement image  110 . 
     At the operation  804 , the restricted image may be modified without modifying the at least one shared image attribute. For example, and somewhat contrary to the example just given, the restricted image may be altered without a full replacement of the image  108 . For example, if the replacement image  108  includes a public figure having brown hair, a certain style of dress, or some other distinguishing characteristic, then such a characteristic may be maintained within the modified image  110 . Thus, a person or other object in the restricted image  108  may be anonymized, with a minimum disruption to the media asset  102  as a whole. 
     At the operation  806 , a presentation context of the media asset is maintained within the modified media asset. For example, not only may the concurrent image(s)  120  be maintained within the modified media asset  110 , but the modified image  110  itself may be inserted with minimal or no disruption to a continuity of color, lighting, shading, clarity, or other aspects of presentation of the modified media asset. 
     At the operation  808 , the modified image is determined to be associated with modified identity information that is different from identity information associated with the restricted image. For example, as referred to above, it may be the case that the processing system  104  is operable to anonymize a figure or object, e.g., a person, within the restricted image  108 . By ensuring that the identity information (e.g., name, facial features, occupation, or any other identity information) associated with the modified image  110  is different from identity information associated with the restricted image  108 , at least one aspect of the anonymization of the figure is provided. 
     At the operation  810 , an identity of a human subject of the restricted image is obscured by replacing the human subject with a replacement human subject having a different identity. For example, and similarly to some of the examples already given, a human subject in the restricted image  108  of  FIG. 1  may be replaced, perhaps using an image from the replacement images database  118 , where the modification logic  114  is operable to determine the identity of the human subject, perhaps in conjunction with the image restriction criteria  116  and/or the recognition logic  112 . 
       FIG. 9  illustrates alternative embodiments of the example operational flow  300  of  FIG. 3 .  FIG. 9  illustrates example embodiments where the modifying operation  320  may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation  902 , operation  904 , operation  906 , and/or operation  908 . 
     At the operation  902 , the restricted image is modified to obtain the modified image that includes, as the at least one shared image attribute, one or more image attributes from a group including a shape, a size, a contour, an outline, a color, a pattern, an anatomy, a figure, a frame, a form, a glyph, a symbol, a word, a feature, a facial feature, a gender, or a race. For example, the recognition logic  112  may access the image restriction criteria  116  to determine one or more of these criteria, or other criteria, to determine the restricted image  108 , as referenced above, and then the modification logic  114  may, perhaps in association with the replacement images  118 , determine the modified image  110  in which at least one of the above attributes shared between the modified image  110  and the restricted image  108 . 
     At the operation  904 , the restricted image is modified to include clothing or other covering when the restricted image is determined to include indecent or obscene material. For example, if the media asset  102  includes a website that includes a restricted image  108  that includes nudity, then the recognition logic may so recognize, and the modification logic  114  may add clothing or other covering to the restricted image  108 . In this way, a general appearance of the website may be maintained. 
     At the operation  906 , the restricted image may be modified based on preference information. For example, a number of types of preference information are described above, including preferences of the user who captured or created the media asset  102 , or preferences of a human subject of the media asset  102 , or preferences of a user who is in charge of producing, storing, transmitting, or delivering the media asset  102 . Although such preference information was described above in terms of determining the restricted image  108 , the operation  906  and examples provided herein also illustrate that such preferences, and other preferences, also may be used to determine a type or extent of modification that is performed by, for example, the modification logic  114 . 
     At the operation  908 , it is determined whether payment has been received for the modifying of the restricted image. For example, the user  122  may access the processing service  208  as part of a paid service in which the user  122  obtains modification of the media asset  102  in exchange for payment. 
     In this context, payment may refer generally to any type of monetary compensation, and/or non-monetary compensation, and/or economic value exchange. Such payment may, for example, occur between any pair of entities and/or other group of entities. By way of example and not limitation, a payment may include a non-monetary payment, such as a credit or coupon that may be exchanged for goods or services, a reduced or eliminated cost to a user or users for related or non-related goods or services. In another example, a payment may include granting a party certain rights or permissions as payment, such as information-related permissions. The user also may accept cash or cash-equivalents as payment from the provider for providing such entitlements, rights, or permissions. Thus, by providing and/or receiving monetary or non-monetary value, in an amount that may be designated as part of an agreement between the relevant parties, the parties may gain advantages and benefits that are mutually acceptable to both. 
       FIG. 10  illustrates alternative embodiments of the example operational flow  300  of  FIG. 3 .  FIG. 10  illustrates example embodiments where the modifying operation  320  may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation  1002 , operation  1004 , operation  1006 , operation  1008 , and/or operation  1010 . 
     At the operation  1002 , the restricted image is modified at an image capture device. For example, the restricted image  108  is modified at the processing system  104  within the camera  126   b  of  FIG. 2B . Further, at the operation  1004 , the restricted image is modified at a print device. For example, the restricted image  108  may be modified at the processing system  104  by the print device  126   a  of  FIG. 2A . Further, at the operation  1006 , the restricted image may be modified at a remote processing service. For example, the restricted image  108  may be modified at a processing system  104  of the processing service  208  of  FIG. 2C . 
     At the operation  1008 , information regarding the restricted image may be encrypted. For example, the modification logic  114  may be operable to encrypt the media asset  102  and/or the restricted image  108 , prior to, or in conjunction with, producing the modified media asset  110 . For example, the encrypted restricted image  108  may be aggregated with the modified media asset for output, or the encrypted restricted image  108  may be stored remotely from the modified media asset  110 . 
     At the operation  1010 , the restricted image is prevented from being rendered. For example, the modification logic  114  may corrupt information regarding the restricted image  108  such that the information is not, or can not be, stored for later access. In this way, for example, the anonymity of a person in the restricted image  108  may be maintained in full confidence. 
       FIG. 11  illustrates alternative embodiments of the example operational flow  300  of  FIG. 3 .  FIG. 11  illustrates example embodiments where the producing operation  330  may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation  1102 , operation  1104 , and/or operation  1106 . 
     At the operation  1102 , a presentation of a human face is maintained within the modified image when the restricted image includes a restricted human face. For example, if the restricted image  108  includes a human face of a public figure or some other individual who has requested some level of anonymity, then that face may be replaced or otherwise modified, perhaps using the replacement images  118 , by the modification logic  114 . 
     At the operation  1104 , the modified media asset is produced as a digital modified media asset. For example, the modification logic  114  may be operable to output the modified media asset  110  as a digital media asset. 
     At the operation  1106 , the modified media asset is output. For example, the modified media asset  110  may be output to the user  122 , who, as is apparent from the above discussion, may represent someone who has captured the media asset, someone who is reviewing the media asset, someone who is receiving the media asset, or anyone else who may have cause to receive the media asset. 
       FIG. 12  illustrates a partial view of an exemplary computer program product  1200  that includes a computer program  1204  for executing a computer process on a computing device. An embodiment of the exemplary computer program product  1200  is provided using a signal bearing medium  1202 , and may include at least one of one or more instructions for determining a restricted image within a media asset, one or more instructions for modifying the restricted image to obtain a modified image that includes at least one shared image attribute of the restricted image, and one or more instructions for producing a modified media asset that includes the modified image. The one or more instructions may be, for example, computer executable and/or logic-implemented instructions. In one implementation, the signal-bearing medium  1202  may include a computer-readable medium  1206 . In one implementation, the signal-bearing medium  1202  may include a recordable medium  1208 . In one implementation, the signal-bearing medium  1202  may include a communications medium  1210 . 
       FIG. 13  illustrates an exemplary system  1300  in which embodiments may be implemented. The system  1300  includes a computing system environment. The system  1300  also illustrates the user  122  using a user device  1304 , which is optionally shown as being in communication with a computing device  1302  by way of an optional coupling  1306 . The optional coupling  1306  may represent a local, wide-area, or peer-to-peer network, or may represent a bus that is internal to a computing device (e.g., in example embodiments in which the computing device is contained in whole or in part within the user device  1304 . A storage medium  1308  may be any computer storage media. 
     The computing device  1302  includes an operability to receive the media asset  102 . The computing device  1302  also includes computer executable instructions  1310  that when executed on the computing device  1302  causes the computing device  1302  to determine a restricted image within a media asset, modify the restricted image to obtain a modified image that includes at least one shared image attribute of the restricted image, and produce a modified media asset that includes the modified image. 
     As referenced above and as shown in  FIG. 13 , in some examples, the computing device  1302  may optionally be contained in whole or in part within the user device  1304 , and may include the image-capture device (camera)  126   b  or the printer  126   a . For example, the user device  1304  may include a cell phone, and the computing device  1302  may be included as part of a digital camera included within the cell phone. In another example embodiment, the computing device  1302  is operable to communicate with the user device  1304  associated with the user  122  to receive the media asset  102  from the user  122  and to provide the modified media asset  106  to the user  122 . 
       FIG. 14  illustrates an operational flow  1400  representing example operations by which the user  122  obtains the modified media asset  106  that includes the modified image  110 . At operation  1410 , a user provides a media asset to a processing system for recognition of a restricted image contained therein. For example, the user  122  may provide the media asset  102  to the processing system  104  for recognition of the restricted image  108  by the recognition logic  112 . At operation  1420 , a modified media asset is received in which the restricted image has been modified to include a modified image. For example, the modified media asset  106  may be received in which the restricted image  108  has been modified to include the modified image  110 . 
     The operation  1410  may include one or more additional operations. For example, the operation  1410  may include an operation  1402  in which recognition parameters by which the restricted image may be recognized are specified by way of a user interface. For example, the user  122  may set parameters of the recognition logic  112 . 
     Also, the operation  1410  may include an operation  1404 , in which modification parameters by which the restricted image may be modified are specified by way of a user interface. For example, the user  122  may specify parameters of the modification logic  114 , by way of the user interface  124 . 
     The operation  1420  may include one or more operations. For example, the operation  1420  may include an operation  1406 , in which the modified media asset is received from one or more of an image capture device, a print device, or a remote processing service. For example, the user  122  may receive the modified media asset  106  by way of the print device  126   a , the camera  126   b , or the remote processing system  208 . Of course, the user  122  may receive the modified media asset  106  in other ways. 
     For example, the modified media asset  106  may be received as stored on a memory device. For example, the user may capture an audio and/or visual file using an image capture device or by way of downloading from a website or other location. The user may store the resulting digital file on a memory card, memory stick, CD, DVD, or other storage media. 
       FIG. 15  illustrates an operational flow  1500  representing example operations that produce the modified media asset  106 . After a start operation, the operational flow  1500  moves to a determining operation  1502  where an image is determined. For example, the image  108  may be determined to exist within the media asset  102 . At the operation  1504 , the image is modified to obtain an anonymized image. For example, as described in various contexts above, one image may be altered or changed such that a subject of the image is protected from inclusion therein, yet without alerting a user in a normal or anticipated use of the image from noticing the protection. 
     The operational flow  1500  may include additional operations. For example, the operational flow  1500  may include operations  1506 ,  1508 ,  1510 ,  1512 ,  1514 ,  1516 ,  1518 ,  1520 , and  1522 . 
     At the operations  1506  and  1508 , respectively, and as an alternative embodiment of the determining operation  1502 , an attribute of the image is determined, and the attribute is evaluated against image-restriction criteria. For example, the recognition logic  112  may determine an attribute(s) of the media asset  102 , or of the image  108  itself, including any of the numerous attributes discussed herein, or others not specifically discussed. Then, the recognition logic  112  may evaluate the attribute against the image restriction criteria  116 . 
     At the operation  1510 , an attribute of an identity of a subject of the image is determined. For example, a subject of the image  108  may be a public figure, or someone else who has specified (or about whom it has been specified) that any or certain images of him or herself should be anonymized. The recognition logic  112  may thus determine an attribute of an identity of this person, including those mentioned herein such as name, occupation, physical trait, or others. 
     The modifying operation  1504  may include alternative embodiments, as well. For example, at the operation  1512 , a presentation context of the image in the anonymized image is preserved. For example, the modified image  110  may be presented with a same or similar clarity, resolution, contrast, color, or balance as the image  108  (as opposed to, e.g., simply blocking out or blurring the image  108 ), and/or the concurrent image(s)  120  may be maintained. 
     At the operation  1514 , the image may be replaced with a non-specific image to obtain the anonymized image. For example, a non-specific image, e.g., an image that is not specific to the media asset  102 , and/or to a subject of the image  108 , may be selected from the replacement images  118 . 
     At the operation  1516 , the image may be replaced with a modified-identity image to obtain the anonymized image. For example, the modified image  110  may be associated with a subject having an identity different from that of an identity of the image  108 . 
     At the operation  1518 , an identity associated with a subject of the image may be obscured to obtain the anonymized image. For example, an identity of the subject of the image  108  may be obscured, as opposed to the image  108  itself being obscured in the sense of being blocked out, covered, or blurred. 
     At the operation  1520 , at least one shared attribute of the image may be maintained within the anonymized image. Also, at the operation  1522 , at least one or more of a shape, a size, a contour, an outline, a color, a pattern, an anatomy, a figure, a frame, a form, a glyph, a symbol, a word, a feature, a facial feature, a gender, or a race of the image may be maintained within the anonymized image. For example, any of the above attributes, or combinations thereof, or other attributes, may be maintained within the anonymized image  110  with respect to the image  108 . 
       FIG. 16  illustrates a partial view of an exemplary computer program product  1600  that includes a computer program  1604  for executing a computer process on a computing device. An embodiment of the exemplary computer program product  1600  is provided using a signal bearing medium  1602 , and may include at least one of one or more instructions for determining an image, and one or more instructions for modifying the image to obtain an anonymized image. The one or more instructions may be, for example, computer executable and/or logic-implemented instructions. In one implementation, the signal-bearing medium  1602  may include a computer-readable medium  1606 . In one implementation, the signal-bearing medium  1602  may include a recordable medium  1608 . In one implementation, the signal-bearing medium  1602  may include a communications medium  1610 . 
     Referring to the schematic block diagram of  FIG. 17 , an exemplary embodiment may include computerized apparatus  1700  having a processing unit  1702 , system memory  1704 , and one or more program applications  1706 . Access may be provided via user interface  1701 . Possible data records may include a listing of alterable component elements  1708  of a media work, and a listing of derivative media work versions  1710 . 
     Media content  1712  available to the computerized apparatus  1700  may include audio content  1714 , video content  1716 , audiovisual content  1718 , and animation content  1720 . Such content may be received by audio acquisition module  1722 , video acquisition module  1724 , audiovisual acquisition module  1726 , and animation acquisition module  1728 . The various component elements and designated aspects of the media content  1712  may be manipulated and processed by management module  1730  and markup module  1732  in accordance with applicable criteria and authorization procedures. 
     Additional separate data records  1734  illustrated in  FIG. 17  may be accessible to computerized apparatus  1700  through a communication link  1733 . Such additional data records  1734  may also be available via an external access link  1740 . Pertinent informational data records for one or more derivative versions of a composite media work may include records regarding alteration criteria  1736  and records regarding authorization rights  1738 . It will be understood that various storage locations may be provided for pertinent information records related to possible alteration of the composite media work. In some instances the computerized apparatus  1700  may include local data records for alteration criteria  1736   a  and local records for authorization rights  1738   a  as well as additional local data records, depending on the circumstances. 
     The schematic representation of  FIG. 18  illustrates various possible embodiment features for a library collection of media works  1750  that may include an original version  1752  of a media work as well as derivative versions  1754 . Such media works may have capability for the addition, deletion, modification, and replacement of media element components as well as one or more designated aspects of the media content, as disclosed in more detail herein. 
     Some media works may be provided from an original source for media content  1756  via communication link  1757 . In some instances a media work may have originated elsewhere and be transferred (e.g., delivered, downloaded, etc.) as shown by arrow  1759  to an intermediate source for media content  1758 , and ultimately via communication link  1760  to be included in the library collection of media works  1750 . Of course the library collection is shown schematically as a centralized block only for illustrative purposes, and can be collectively or randomly dispersed as deemed appropriate. 
     Organization and categorization of media content for purposes of possible alteration as well as implementation of such content alteration may be done by content creators  1761 , editors  1762  and the like. In many instances it will be necessary to have direct or indirect participation by one or more owners of primary authorizations rights  1763  regarding an existing media work. It may also be necessary to have direct or indirect participation by one or more owners of secondary authorization rights  1764  regarding substitute content (e.g., already incorporated, scheduled for possible incorporation, in process of being created or selected for incorporation, etc.) for a derivative version of the media works. 
     For purposes of clarity, it will be understood that a “derivative version” as used herein is deemed to include all derived or iterative versions of a published or unpublished work including so-called “original” or “master” versions of a media work. 
     As further illustrated in  FIG. 18 , it will be understood that there are many possible embodiment features related to possible distribution channels for derivative versions that incorporate content alterations or are candidates for content alterations. For example, such distribution may be implemented by a server  1765  having one or more network links  1766 . Another possible distribution channel may be provided by an Internet link  1767  for a media presentation  1768  to a restricted audience  1769 . 
     A further possible distribution channel may be provided by satellite transmission  1770  of a radio or television signal  1771  to one or more targeted devices  1772 . Such targeted devices  1772  may provide further controlled distribution to authorized parties  1773  as well as prevent distribution (e.g., access) to excluded parties  1774 . In some instances a stored version  1775  may be approved and appropriate for future availability. 
     A wireless link  1776  may be available in some locations for distribution to an approved recipient group  1777 . A further distribution channel may include cable distribution  1778  to a local media provider  1780  for re-transmittal via a narrowcast  1781  or a broadcast  1782  to potential viewers or listeners. In some instances additional content alteration of component elements or designated aspects may be accomplished by a local media editor  1783  for further distribution to a targeted audience  1784 . 
     Another possible distribution technique may be implemented by making a stored media work  1785  available to a renter  1786  or a purchaser  1787  in accordance with applicable criteria and authorization rights. Of course, other distribution channels and techniques may be implemented, and the examples shown and described are not intended to be limiting. 
     Referring to the schematic block diagram of  FIG. 19 , other exemplary features that may be implemented in connection with shared distribution access to composite media works having alterable content. For example, local computer apparatus  1790  may have an access interface  1791  for a user  1792 . Additional features of computer apparatus  1790  may include memory  1800 , processor  1802 , one or more applications  1804 , media drive  1806 , controller  1808 , and transceiver  1809 . 
     The composite media work may already reside in the local computer apparatus  1790  or may be available via network  1810  (e.g., Internet, WAN, LAN, Peer to Peer, etc.). In some instances the composite media work may be partially or wholly available by loading a stored program  1812 . 
     Shared distribution (e.g., access) of the composite media work may be implemented via wireless links  1795  to mobile unit  1793  and to hand-held device  1794 . Other shared distribution may be accomplished via communication link  1797  to multi-function device  1796 , and also via a separate communication link to a designated recipient  1798 . Other types of shared distribution accessibility may be implemented depending on the circumstances, and in some instances depending on the available communication terminals approved by the owners of primary or secondary authorization rights for the derivative version of the composite media work. 
     The schematic block diagram of  FIG. 20  illustrates a possible embodiment  1820  of an exemplary scheme for composite media works capable of altered content. A computerized management system  1822  may include processor  1823 , controller  1824 , one or more applications  1826 , and memory  1828 . Additional modules may implement an alteration criteria compliance process  1830  and may maintain derivative version status records  1832 . 
     There are many possible storage arrangements that may include but are not limited to centralized storage media  1836 , distributed storage media  1837 , and removable storage media  1838 . 
     Data storage parameters  1840  may be organized with respect to an original media work version  1841 , a specified derivative version  1842 , a distribution channel  1844 , and a media format  1845 . Additional possible storage parameters may be organized to include informational data with respect to altered content elements or aspects  1846  and with respect to associated real-world entities or persons  1847 . 
     Possible informational data records may relate to a primary rights owner  1850 , a secondary rights owner  1852 , distribution limitations  1853 , media format limitations  1854 , and alteration limitations  1855 . Other informational data records may relate to group sets of component elements and aspects  1858  for the composite media works capable of altered content. 
     Further possible data storage parameter records for some embodiments may relate to specified types of content changes  1860  such as the capability to add  1862 , delete  1864 , modify  1866 , and replace  1868  alterable component elements or designated aspects that are feasible for alteration. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 20 , an access interface  1870  may provide a communication link to a capture device  1872 , access device  1874 , and capture/access device  1876 . Additional links may be provided for an alteration authorization entity  1878  as well as for interested parties  1879  that may need read and/or write accessibility to the computerized management system  1822  as well as to the informational data represented by the data storage parameters  1840 . 
     It will be understood by those skilled in the art that appropriate distribution  1871  of various altered or alterable derivative versions of the composite media works may be initiated, controlled, or monitored by the computerized management system  1822 . In some instances oversight or interaction or monitoring may be provided by external communications via the access interface  1870 . 
     The schematic representation of  FIG. 21  illustrates an exemplary embodiment for providing alterable content in a media work. Embodiment features include video capture module  1880 , computerized control unit  1882  with user interface  1884 , program module  1885 , audio recording unit  1886 , and ancillary device  1889 . Afield of view  1890  for the video capture module  1880  and for the audio recording unit  1886  enables ongoing capture of audiovisual content that includes audio and visual aspects of multiple objects and people. 
     The computerized control unit  1882  is operably coupled with the program module  1885  as well as the audio recording unit  1886  and video capture module  1880  to capture the scene depicted in  FIG. 21 . The computerized control unit  1882  is also operably coupled with the ancillary device  1889  to identify and in some instances list alterable data content that may be available for subsequent alteration in accordance with applicable criteria and authorization rights. 
     It will be understood that some embodiments may include possible supplemental video data  1878  as an additional input to video capture module  1880  to create a desired visual content for the composite media work. Similarly some embodiments may include possible supplemental audio data  1888  as an additional input to audio recording unit  1886  to create a desired audio content for the composite media work. In some instances, some or all of such additional inputs  1878 ,  1888  may be identified or listed as alterable content and therefore subject to possible future deletion, modification or replacement in accordance with applicable alteration criteria and applicable authorization rights. 
     Various examples of possible alterable content are illustrated in  FIG. 21 . Such alterable content may include an alterable building component element  1891  having designated aspects such as a name “Hotel Pomo Resort”  1892  and a building style  1894 . Additional alterable content may include an alterable vehicle component element  1895  having one or more identifiable aspects such as an identifiable car brand  1896 . Possible substitute objects that may be available as a replacement for the alterable vehicle component element  1895  are shown in phantom lines, and may include a substitute car brand  1898  and a substitute bicycle  1899 . 
     A male character  1900  is shown as an alterable component element having designated alterable aspects such as no hat  1902 , long pants  1904 , wrist watch  1906  and a shirt display of a name “Sunset Café”  1908 . The male character has a pet component element shown as a terrier breed  1910  that may be alterable. For example, a possible substitute pet  1912  is illustrated in phantom lines. 
     A female character  1915  is shown as an alterable component element having designated alterable aspects such as hair style  1916 , voice  1917 , dressy skirt  1918 , a “ZoZo” brand designer purse  1919 , and a blouse logo “Pomo Beach”  1921 . 
     It will be understood that the exemplary embodiment features of alterable content as well as possible substitute content are not intended to be limiting, but are disclosed for purposes of illustration only. Many other types of alterable content and substitute content may be incorporated in composite media works pursuant to the disclosure set forth herein. 
     The schematic depiction of  FIG. 22  illustrates additional possible embodiment features regarding possible alteration of content in media works. For example, an editing apparatus  1930  for composite media works may include user interface  1932 , processor  1934 , controller  1936 , one or more application programs  1937 , and storage media  1938 . The editing apparatus  1930  may also include a data record for the alteration criteria  1944  and a data record for the authorization rights  1946  applicable to a composite media work as well as various derivative versions thereof. 
     The user interface  1932  may provide accessibility to interested parties involved in providing substitute content and editing derivative versions, as well as accessibility to interested parties seeking information regarding compliance with alteration criteria and authorization rights. 
     Additional possible features of the illustrated editing apparatus  1930  may include a component selection module  1940  and an aspect selection module  1942 . Such selection modules  1940 ,  1942  may be configured to select (e.g., identify) existing component elements or designated aspects that are feasible for alteration, and may be further configured to select (e.g., identify, retrieve, etc.) substitute content for consideration and possible incorporation in a derivative version of the composite media work. 
     A possible audiovisual scene  1948  as well as one or more individual visual frames  1949  may include alterable content that may be subject to alteration criteria and authorization rights. Such alterable content may include an audio component element  1950  that includes one or more designated audio aspects  1951 . Such alterable content may further include a video component element  1952  that includes one or more designated video aspects  1953 . Such alterable content may additionally include an audiovisual component element  1954  that includes one or more audiovisual aspects  1955 . 
     Informational data may also be processed and made available by the editing apparatus  1930 , including status data regarding pending content alterations  1960 , approved content alterations  1962 , and finalized derivative versions of a media work  1964 . 
     Examples of alterable content are illustrated in  FIG. 22 . For example, an illustrated female character  1970  (e.g., live actress, animated personage, live singing, dubbed singing, live music, synthesized music, etc.) may be identified as an alterable component element that may be replaced by a substitute live or animated female character  1972 . A different type of content alteration may be a partial or hybrid modification of certain designated aspects of a musical component element  1974  related to such female character  1970 . Possible alterable designated aspects may include song lyrics, background music, singing character, and actual vocalist. 
     A further illustrated example of alterable content may be a male person  1975  (e.g., self-portrayed person, live actor, animated personage, etc.) that is identified as an alterable component element that may be replaced by a substitute male person  1977 . A different type of content alteration may be a partial or hybrid substitution of certain designated aspects of a character component element  1979  related to such male person. Possible alterable designated aspects may include clothing, language accent, age, and stature. 
     Yet another illustrated example of alterable content may be a scene setting component element  1984  that includes certain designated alterable aspects. The applicable alteration criteria may already require in some circumstances a replacement of a spruce tree  1980  with a pre-determined substitute oak tree  1982 . Other possible alterable designated aspects may include a size or shape of the spruce tree  1980  as well as a size or shape of the replacement oak tree  1982 . 
     Referring again to  FIG. 22 , an additional illustrated example of alterable content may be a vehicle component element  1990  that includes certain designated alterable aspects. Such designated alterable aspects may be combined together to provide a basis for an optional pre-determined substitute replacement  1994  (e.g., modified car model, travel direction and bare-headed double occupancy  1996 ). Alternatively, certain individual designated alterable aspects in the existing vehicle component element  1998  (single occupancy, hat  1992 , car model, travel direction, occupancy, etc.) may be modified separately in accordance with applicable alteration criteria. 
     Another exemplary type of alterable component element that may be incorporated in the audiovisual scene  1948  and the visual frame  1949  is referenced as product component element  1985 . Possible designated aspects of such a product component element may include a type of beverage, cell phone, designer clothes, and game. 
     A further exemplary type of alterable component is referenced in  FIG. 22  as a company or trademark component  1987 . Possible substitute content pursuant to applicable alteration criteria and authorization rights may include addition, deletion, modification or replacement of recognizable entity trade names as indicated in the drawing Figure (e.g., HP, Dell, AT&amp;T, Marriott, Hilton, Nokia, Sony, Microsoft) as well as many others. This type of content alteration may also involve negotiation and agreement regarding terms and conditions included in a compensation arrangement with such recognizable entities. 
     The schematic representation of  FIG. 23  illustrates optional embodiment features for distribution possibilities regarding media works having alterable content. For example, an original composite media work  2000  may be retained in archive  2002  for future reference or use. A stored original version  2004  may provide a basis for distribution of an original format version  2006 , and may also be transferred to editing module  2008 . 
     An altered derivative version may be available from editing module  2008  for distribution in format version ABC (see  2010 ) as well as in a different format version JKL (see  2012 ). Editing module  2008  may also provide output for additional stored derivative versions  2009 . 
     A possible media distribution channel  2015  may provide an unaltered version  2030  to one or more targeted devices XYZ (see  2032 ). An editing module  2020  may have a communication link to media distribution channel  2015 , and process the original composite media work  2000  in order to provide a distributed altered version  2034  as well as a stored altered version  2022 . Additional distribution of the stored altered version  2022  may be accomplished with storage media delivery  2024 , wired transfer  2026 , and wireless transmission  2028 . 
     An alternative distribution channel  2036  may provide an additional communication link for transferring a version of the original composite media work  2000  to a targeted audience QRS (see  2038 ). 
     It will be understood that the various altered derivative versions, media formats, and distribution channels as depicted in  FIG. 23  may be subject to limitations and compensation requirements pursuant to applicable alteration criteria as well as to applicable authorization rights. 
     The tabular depiction of  FIG. 24  illustrates an exemplary embodiment for feasible content alterations  2040 . Possible alterable component elements  2042  may involve music  2046 , setting  2050 , hero  2054 , heroine  2058 , and villain  2062 . Additional possible alterable component elements  2042  may involve clothing  2066 , vehicle  2070 , company  2074 , and animal  2078 . Further types of component elements that may be alterable may include food  2082 , product  2086 , brand  2090 , and dialogue  2094 . 
     It will be understood that each composite media work may include a standardized type of alterable component elements and a related group of designated alterable aspects. However in many instances the type of alterable component elements and related group of designated alterable aspects may be customized for a particular media work or group of media works. The examples of alterable content disclosed in  FIG. 23  and elsewhere herein are therefore not intended to be limiting, but are provided by way of example only. 
     As shown in the tabular depiction  2044  of  FIG. 24 , some exemplary designated alterable aspects that may be included within an alterable music component element  2046  are song lyrics, background music, vocalist, and instruments (see  2048 ). Other exemplary designated alterable aspects that may be included within an alterable setting component element  2050  are beach, apartment, hotel, urban, airport, college, and store (see  2052 ). 
     Some possible exemplary designated alterable aspects that may be included within an alterable hero component element  2054  are age, stature, hair style, ethnic group, voice accent, and affluence (see  2056 ). Other exemplary designated alterable aspects that may be included within an alterable heroine component element  2058  are age, personality, jewelry, family status, career, and hobby (see  2060 ). Further exemplary designated alterable aspects that may be included within an alterable villain component element  2062  are voice, weapon, addiction, job, scars, tattoos, and profanity (see  2064 ). 
     Some exemplary designated alterable aspects that may be included within an alterable clothing component element  2066  are 1920s era, expensive, stylish, gaudy, military, athletic, and hats (see  2068 ). Other exemplary designated alterable aspects that may be included within an alterable vehicle component element  2070  are airplane, motorcycle, limousine, train, model T car, and sailboat (see  2072 ). 
     As further shown in  FIG. 24 , some exemplary designated alterable aspects that may be included within an alterable company component element  2074  are Western Union, Barnum &amp; Bailey, Union Pacific, and Ford Motor (see  2076 ). Other exemplary designated alterable aspects that may be included within an alterable animal component element  2078  are collie dog, Siamese cat, parakeet, race horse, and walrus (see  2080 ). 
     Some additional exemplary designated alterable aspects that may be included within an alterable food component element  2082  are soup, fish &amp; chips, sausage, plum pudding and sauerkraut (see  2084 ). Further exemplary designated alterable aspects that may be included within an alterable product component element  2086  are telephone, radio, piano, pistol, magazines, and newspaper (see  2088 ). 
     Other exemplary designated alterable aspects that may be included within an alterable brand component element  2090  are Sears Roebuck, RCA, Westinghouse, GE, PanAm, and Kodak (see  2092 ). Additional exemplary designated alterable aspects that may be included within an alterable dialogue component element  2094  are U.S. English, German, cockney accent, southern drawl, and slang (see  2096 ). 
     It will be understood that the various informational data of the type depicted in  FIG. 24  may be maintained in various centralized and dispersed locations for accessibility, status review, management and editing of derivative versions of composite media works with alterable or altered content. 
     The schematic representation of  FIG. 25  shows exemplary types of data records for alteration criteria  2100 . For example, certain data records in some embodiments may include a type of derivative version  2102 , type of media format  2104 , type of distribution channel  2106 , and other derivative versions  2108 . Additional possible data record types may include a listing of interested parties  2110  that may request or require access to such data records for alteration criteria  2100 . 
     Further possible data records for alteration criteria  2100  in some embodiments may include a listing of alterable component elements  2112  including but not limited to verbal element  2114 , text element  2116 , image element  2118 , object element  2120 , music element  2122 , and related set of element  2124 . Other possible data record types may include a listing of alterable designated aspects  2132  including but not limited to video  2134 , audio  2136 , audiovisual  2138 , animation  2140  and related set of aspects  2141 . 
     Some embodiments may include data records regarding various associated real-world entities  2142  for related types of objects depicted in a composite media work capable of alterable content. Specific categories of data records for associated real-world entities  2142  may include entity status  2144 , relevant entity communications  2146 , one or more entity-related elements  2148 , and one or more entity-related aspects  2150 . 
     Some embodiments may include data records regarding various associated real-world persons  2152  for related types of objects depicted in a composite media work capable of alterable content. Specific categories of data records for associated real-world persons  2152  may include person status  2154 , relevant person communications  2156 , one or more person-related elements  2158 , and one or more person-related aspects  2160 . 
     Additional types of possible data records may include alteration approval techniques  2162  for substituted content. Related categories of data records may include primary authorization rights  2164  and information regarding an owner  2165  of such primary authorization rights. Other related categories of data records may include secondary authorization rights  2166  and information regarding an owner  2167  of such secondary authorization rights. A further related category of data records may include applicable terms and provisions  2168  regarding primary and secondary authorization rights  2164 ,  2166 . 
     Other possible types of data records for alteration criteria  2100  may relate to alteration limitations  2172 . Particular categories of data records may include pre-approved parameters  2174 , forbidden content  2176 , and restricted content  2178 . 
     It will be understood that the various informational data of the type depicted in  FIG. 25  may be maintained in various centralized and dispersed locations for accessibility, status review, management and editing of derivative versions of composite media works with alterable or altered content. 
     It will be further understood that some data record categories in the illustrated embodiments herein may not be necessary in some circumstances, and in some instances additional data record categories may be deemed to be helpful. The need for such data record flexibility is contemplated and the exemplary data file names and categories disclosed herein are not intended to be limiting. 
     Referring to embodiment features of  FIG. 26 , an exemplary tabular representation of data records for authorization rights  2180  may includes a listing of alterable elements  2190  and alterable aspects  2192  for a particular derivative version of a composite media work capable of content alteration. Such data records for authorization rights  2180  may further include specified data records regarding type of derivative version  2182 , type of media form  2183 , type of distribution channel  2184 , and other derivative versions  2185 . 
     Additional data records may provide informational data regarding an associated real-world entity  2186  for related alterable objects, and also regarding an associated real-world person  2187  for related alterable objects. 
     It will be understood that informational data regarding ownership of primary original content rights  2193  may involve related informational data of applicable provisions for original content rights  2194 . Similarly informational data regarding ownership of secondary substituted content rights  2196  may involve different informational data of applicable provisions for substituted content rights  2198 . 
     In some embodiments the ownership status and the related applicable provisions may vary with respect to different types or categories of alterable content. For example, separate informational listings regarding ownership rights and their related provisions (e.g., term, conditions, compensation, limitations, authorization procedure, contact agent, etc.) may be separately maintained for individually identifiable alterable component elements including but not limited to a person or character  2202 , an actor or actress  2204 , an object or item  2206 , and a product category  2208 . 
     As a further example, separate informational listings regarding ownership rights and their related provisions (e.g., term, conditions, compensation, limitations, authorization procedure, contact agent, etc.) may be maintained for individually identifiable alterable aspects including but not limited to video  2210 , audio  2212 , audiovisual  2214 , animation  2216 , and set of related aspects  2218 . 
     It will be understood that the various informational data of the type depicted in  FIG. 26  may be maintained in various centralized and dispersed locations for accessibility, status review, management and editing of derivative versions of composite media works with alterable or altered content. 
     It will be understood from the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein that various system implementations may include combined or separate listings of alterable component elements and alterable designated aspects feasible for alteration. Other possible data listings may include a further listing of the one or more of the following type of possible content alterations: related set of designated aspects, related set of alterable components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings. A further possible listing may include one or more of the following type of possible content alterations: textual, verbal, visual, image, audio, musical, and animation. 
     Some system embodiments may include a data record that includes informational data regarding a specified derivative version of the composite media work, wherein the specified derivative version includes capability for incorporating substituted content. A further system data record may include informational data to identify a specified derivative version incorporating previously altered content; and another system data record may include informational data to identify a specified derivative version having capability to incorporate future substituted content. 
     A further possible system embodiment feature may include a management module to coordinate compliance with the criteria for possible content alteration. Other possible system embodiment features may include further data records that identify one or more of the following: alteration limitation applicable to a derivative version of the composite media work; media format limitation applicable to a derivative version of the composite work; distribution limitation applicable to a derivative version of the composite work; a group or set of related component elements capable of alteration; and a group or set of designated aspects capable of alteration. 
     Further possible system embodiment features may include a further data record that identifies an entity, or a person, associated with substituted content incorporated in a derivative version of the composite media work. 
     Content alteration of different types of media works may involve various types of procedural guidelines and consent requirements regarding the substituted content as well respecting its integration into a composite media work. In some instances compliance with alteration criteria may constitute sufficient approval to proceed with a content alteration of a composite media work. Under some circumstances there may be multiple approvals required that may involve both compliance with alteration criteria as well as consent by an owner of primary authorization rights. In other instances it may be possible to merely obtain such consent by an owner of primary authorization rights without having to comply with additional alteration criteria. It will be understood that features of the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein may be adapted for implementation in existing media works as well as in newly created media works. 
     Some system embodiments may include a listing of alterable content that is subject to authorization rights. In some instances an exemplary implementation may include a further listing of the one or more of the following type of alterable content subject to the authorization rights: related set of designated aspects, related set of alterable components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings. Another possible system feature may include a further listing of the one or more of the following type of alterable content subject to the authorization rights: textual, verbal, visual, image, audio, musical, and animation. 
     Additional exemplary features of a system embodiment may include a data record that includes authorization rights applicable to one or more of the following targeted categories for the composite media work: geographic distribution, distribution channel, audience, time period, and demographic distribution. Other exemplary system features may include a data record that includes authorization rights regarding possible content alteration of one or more of the following type of content associated with a real-world entity: brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage. 
     Further exemplary system enhancements may include a data record that includes authorization rights regarding possible content alteration of one or more of the following type of content associated with a real-world person: name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership. 
     Another exemplary system embodiment may include a management module to coordinate compliance with the authorization rights. Other possible embodiments may include an additional data record of secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute content for the composite media work. Some related system data records may include secondary authorization rights applicable to a substitute component element or a substitute designated aspect incorporated as a content alteration in the composite media work. 
     The high level flow chart of  FIG. 27  illustrates an embodiment  2320  that provides a classification method for elements incorporated in a composite media work (block  2322 ), including establishing criteria for possible content alteration of one or more component elements of the composite media work (block  2322 ), wherein the one or more component elements include a designated aspect that is feasible for alteration (block  2324 ); and making such criteria accessible to an interested party (block  2328 ). 
     Referring to another process embodiment  2330  illustrated in the detailed flow chart of  FIG. 28 , exemplary features may include previously described process components  2322 ,  2324 ,  2326 ,  2328  in combination with establishing the criteria for one or more of the following types of possible content alteration of the designated aspect: addition, deletion, modification, and replacement (block  2331 ). 
     Some implementations may also include establishing the criteria for addition or deletion or modification or replacement of one or more designated aspects associated with a real-world entity (block  2332 ), or associated with a real-world person (block  2333 ). A further possible implementation provides one or more of the following type of approval techniques for obtaining compliance with the criteria: programmed, pre-authorization, delegated agent, derivative version review, substitute content review, alteration review, summary characterization, substitute content rating, and aggregate content rating (block  2338 ). 
     Other possible process enhancements may include establishing criteria regarding content alteration applicable to one or more of the following type of derivative versions of the composite media work: original, derived, archived, stored, master, edited, combined, mixed, merged, integrated, dubbed, captioned, subtitled, expurgated, uncut, preview, pre-release, final, special edition, animated, freeze frame, sequential still, translated, targeted, restricted access, promotional, sponsored, subsidized, contracted release, and specified purpose (block  2336 ). 
     Additional exemplary features may include establishing criteria regarding content alteration applicable to one or more of the following type of media formats for the composite media work: analog, digital, VHS, CD, VCD, SVCD, DVD, HD, HD DVD, Blu-ray, MPEG, MP3, reformatted, data compression, and streaming format (block  2337 ). 
     Referring to the exemplary embodiment features  2340  of  FIG. 29 , previously described process features  2322 ,  2324 ,  2326  are illustrated along with additional possible enhancements regarding criteria for possible content alterations. For example, some process embodiments may include establishing criteria regarding content alteration applicable to a composite media work for one or more of the following type of distribution channels: fund-raising, non-profit, theater, airplane viewing, Internet, network, television, cable, satellite, wireless, broadcast, narrowcast, download, pay-per-view, rental, lease, sale, domestic distribution, foreign distribution, exclusive distribution, non-exclusive distribution, shared, streamed, concurrent, foreign language, infomercial, live, real-time, delayed, and on-demand (block  2347 ). 
     A further enhancement feature may include establishing criteria applicable to possible content alteration of one or more designated aspects that are associated with a real-world entity (block  2342 ). Related possible enhancements may establish criteria regarding possible content alteration of one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity: brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage (block  2343 ). 
     Another exemplary implementation may establish establishing criteria regarding possible content alteration of one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity: livery, color scheme, dress, fabric, jewelry, pattern, design, sculpture, artistic work, musical work, composition, publication, document, event, exhibit, performance, person, animal, mascot, character, and avatar (block  2344 ). Further possible features may include establishing criteria regarding possible content alteration of one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity: product, service, invention, accessory, vehicle, place, address, location, store, building, school, university, hospital, church, club, group, organization, and business (block  2346 ). 
     Referring to additional embodiment features  2350  illustrated in  FIG. 30 , previously described process components  2322 ,  2324 ,  2326   2342  are depicted along with another exemplary process feature establishing criteria regarding possible content alteration of one or more designated aspects in response to a relevant communication from the real-world enterprise (block  2352 ). 
     Further exemplary process features may include establishing criteria regarding possible content alteration of one or more designated aspects associated with the real-world entity having one or more of the following characteristics: lost, dissolved, bankrupt, insolvent, defunct, non-operative, disqualified, in default of obligation, status change, defective right, relinquished right, faulty claim, non-renewal of prerogative, and expired authorization (block  2354 ). 
     The flow chart of  FIG. 30  also depicts additional exemplary enhancements related to establishing criteria applicable to possible content alteration of one or more designated aspects that are associated with a real-world person (block  2355 ). An additional possible enhancement may include establishing criteria regarding possible content alteration of one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world person: name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership (block  2356 ). 
     Further possible related features may include establishing criteria regarding content alteration of one or more designated aspects in the event the real-world person has died or retired or otherwise changed status (block  2357 ), and establishing criteria regarding content alteration of one or more designated aspects in response to a relevant communication from the real-world person (block  2358 ). 
     The detailed flow chart of  FIG. 31  illustrates exemplary embodiment features  2360  that include previously described process features  2322 ,  2324 ,  2326  along with establishing criteria regarding one or more of the following specified portions of the composite media work having such designated aspect feasible for alteration: frame, scene, setting, building, house, office, store, room, vehicle, car, boat, train, plane, street, town, and country (block  2362 ). 
     Additional process enhancements may include establishing criteria regarding one or more of the following specified portions of the composite media work having such designated aspect feasible for alteration: landscape, vegetation, packaging, labeling, arrangement, item display, items depicted, signage, informational sign, directional sign, seasonal setting, temporal setting, light intensity, directional lighting, shadow, character statement, and compass orientation (block  2361 ). 
     Other exemplary enhancements depicted include establishing criteria based on a targeted geographic distribution of the composite media work (block  2364 ), or a targeted distribution channel for the composite media work (block  2366 ), or a targeted audience for the composite media work (block  2368 ). 
       FIG. 31  further illustrates possible process features that establish the criteria regarding content alteration of one or more types of a component element of the composite media work (block  2371 ). Such exemplary types of content alteration of a component element may include content alteration of a textual component (block  2372 ), a verbal component (block  2373 ), an audio component (block  2374 ), a musical component (block  2375 ), a visual component (block  2376 ), an image component (block  2377 ) or an animation component (block  2378 ), as well as various combinations of such components. 
     Referring to the illustrated embodiment features  2380  of  FIG. 32 , previously described component features  2322 ,  2324 ,  2326  are combined with possible enhancements that include establishing criteria regarding content alteration of one or more of the following: related set of designated aspects, related set of designated components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings (block  2381 ). 
     Additional possible implementation features may relate to establishing alteration limitations applicable to the composite media work (block  2392 ). For example, some exemplary features may include providing a listing of one or more of the following type of objectionable alteration parameters: substitute component element, substitute designated aspect, substitution process, alternate media format, and alternate distribution channel (block  2396 ). Additional exemplary features may include forbidding or restricting alteration of one or more of following type of component elements: plot, story, animation, text, narration, dialog, color, actor, character, clothing, product, sound, music, musical lyrics, product, object, item, title, and credits (block  2398 ). 
     Additional possible implement features may include providing a listing of one or more of the following type of pre-approved alteration parameters: substitute component element, substitute designated aspect, substitution process, alternate media format, and alternate distribution channel (block  2394 ). 
       FIG. 32  further illustrates additional possible features related to criteria for possible alteration of one or more component elements of the composite media work. For example, in some instances an exemplary process feature may establishing one or more of the following type of criteria: automatic, contingent, negotiable, tentative, recommended, required, and compensation (block  2382 ). Other exemplary process features may establish the criteria based at least in part on a targeted distribution time period for the composite media work (block  2384 ), or may establish the criteria based at least in part on a targeted demographic distribution of the composite media work (block  2386 ). 
     The detailed embodiment features  2400  of  FIG. 33  include previously described process components  2322 ,  2324 ,  2326 ,  2328 ,  2392  along with possible process features establishing exemplary criteria. For example, an exemplary feature may include approving possible alteration of one or more of following type of component elements: plot, story, animation, text, narration, dialog, color, actor, character, clothing, product, sound, music, musical lyrics, product, object, item, title, and credits (block  2402 ). 
     Additional exemplary enhancements regarding the establishment of alteration limitations may include forbidding or restricting a substitute component element that includes one or more of following: profanity, violence, murder, death, disfigurement, sexual behavior, nudity, ethnic slur, criminal activity, drug usage, illegal symbol, proprietary material, discriminatory depiction, defamation, slander, disparagement, dissenting material, specified behavior, specified object, specified item, specified depiction, and specified symbol (block  2393 ). 
     Further possible implementation features relating to accessibility of the criteria to an interested party may include providing accessibility to such criteria via one or more of the following: website, email request, database, telephonic request, postal mail request, stored message, publication, and announcement (block  2411 ). Other related implementation possibilities may include providing accessibility to such criteria via a hyperlink incorporated in a derivative version of the composite media work (block  2412 ), and providing accessibility to such criteria via a hyperlink incorporated in a website associated with the composite media work (block  2414 ). 
     Other exemplary process features may include maintaining a record of informational data regarding the criteria for possible content alteration (block  2404 ), and making the record of informational data accessible to one or more interested parties (block  2406 ). A further possible enhancement may include maintaining a record of authorization rights applicable to original content of the composite media work or to substituted content incorporated in the composite media work (block  2408 ). 
     It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the various components and elements disclosed in the block diagrams herein as well as the various steps and sub-steps disclosed in the flow charts herein may be incorporated together in different claimed combinations in order to enhance possible benefits and advantages. 
     It is to be further understood that various aspects of the methods and processes disclosed in  FIGS. 3-11 ,  14 - 15 ,  27 - 33 ,  36 - 42 ,  45 - 54 ,  57 - 66 ,  69 - 74  and  76 - 83  can be incorporated in one or more different types of computer program products with a carrier medium having program instructions encoded thereon. Some exemplary computer program products may be implemented in storage carrier media having program instructions encoded thereon. In some instances exemplary computer program products may be implemented in communication carrier media having program instructions encoded thereon. 
     The flow chart of  FIG. 34  illustrates an embodiment  2420  that provides a computer program product having one or more computer programs with instructions for executing a process (block  2421 ). Such an exemplary process may include providing criteria for possible content alteration of one or more component elements of a composite media work (block  2422 ), identifying a component element that includes a designated aspect feasible for alteration (block  2424 ), and facilitating access to such criteria (block  2426 ). Further possible features may include providing signal-bearing storage media for encoding instructions for executing such an exemplary process (block  2427 ); and providing signal-bearing communication media for encoding instructions for executing such an exemplary process (block  2428 ). 
     Additional possible computer program product features may include providing criteria that identifies one or more of the following type of targeted categories for a derivative version of the composite media work wherein the derivative version includes capability for incorporating substituted content: geographic distribution, distribution channel, audience, recipient group, targeted device, time period, and demographic distribution. 
     A further possible computer program process feature may include providing criteria that identifies one or more of the following type of limitations for a derivative version of the composite media work wherein the derivative version includes capability for incorporating substituted content: distribution, media format, pre-approved alteration parameter, objectionable alteration, restricted alteration, and forbidden alteration. 
     Another possible process feature that may be incorporated in a computer program product includes maintaining a record of criteria regarding possible content alteration, wherein the record of criteria that includes forbidding or restricting a substitute component element that includes one or more of following: profanity, violence, murder, death, disfigurement, sexual behavior, nudity, ethnic slur, criminal activity, drug usage, illegal symbol, proprietary material, discriminatory depiction, defamation, slander, disparagement, dissenting material, specified behavior, specified object, specified item, specified depiction, and specified symbol. 
     Additional exemplary process features that may be incorporated in a computer program product include providing criteria for possible content alteration of a group set of related component elements or designated aspects capable of alteration. 
     Of course various other process aspects disclosed herein may also be incorporated into one or more computer program products, depending on the circumstances. 
     The flow chart of  FIG. 35  illustrates another embodiment  2430  for a computer program product including media for encoding instructions to execute a process (block  2432 ). Such an exemplary process may include providing a classification method for alterable component elements incorporated in a composite media work (block  2433 ); maintaining a record of criteria regarding possible content alteration of one or more of the alterable component elements, which record identifies a designated aspect of the one or more alterable component elements that is feasible for alteration (block  2434 ); and making such criteria accessible to an interested party (block  2435 ). 
     Additional possible features may include signal-bearing storage media for encoding the instructions to execute the process (block  2436 ), and signal-bearing communication media for encoding the instructions to execute the process (block  2437 ). 
     Other possible process features for incorporation in a computer program product may include maintaining a record of criteria applicable to one or more of the following type of possible content alteration: textual, verbal, visual, image, audio, musical, and animation. Additional exemplary process features for computer program embodiments may include maintaining a record of criteria applicable to one or more of the following type of alterable component elements: music, setting, hero, heroine, villain, clothing, vehicle, company, animals, food, product, brand, and dialogue. 
     Exemplary computer program instructions may also implement a process that includes maintaining a record of criteria applicable to possible content alteration of one or more of the following: related set of designated aspects, related set of alterable components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings. 
     As a further example of process components that may be incorporated in a computer program product, such a process component may provide a classification system that identifies the following categories of alterable content incorporated in the composite media work: brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage. 
     A further exemplary process feature for possible incorporation in a computer program product may include maintaining a record of criteria for addition or deletion or modification or replacement of an alterable component element or a designated aspect which are associated with a real-world entity, or in some instances which are associated with a real-world person. 
     Other possible computer program processes may include providing a classification system that identifies the following type of alterable content associated with a real-world entity: livery, color scheme, dress, fabric, jewelry, pattern, design, sculpture, artistic work, musical work, composition, publication, document, event, exhibit, performance, person, animal, mascot, character, and avatar. Additional program process features may identify the following type of alterable content associated with a real-world entity: product, service, invention, accessory, vehicle, place, address, location, store, building, school, university, hospital, church, club, group, organization, and business. 
     Some computer program embodiments may include a classification method that identifies the following type of alterable content associated with a real-world person: name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership. 
     In some computer program product embodiments, process instructions may facilitate accessibility to alteration criteria via one or more of the following: website, email request, database, telephonic request, postal mail request, stored message, publication, and announcement. 
     Referring to the high level flow chart of  FIG. 36 , an exemplary process embodiment  2500  may include providing a content substitution method for media works (block  2501 ), confirming that a composite media work includes one or more identifiable component elements having a designated aspect that is feasible for possible alteration (block  2502 ), and maintaining a record of primary authorization rights applicable to a content alteration of such designated aspect (block  2503 ). 
       FIG. 37  is a more detailed flow chart illustrating exemplary embodiment features  2510  that include previously described process components  2501 ,  2502 ,  2503  along with maintaining an additional record of secondary authorization rights applicable to substituted content (block  2511 ). A related feature may include providing substituted content that includes a substitute component element or a substitute designated aspect incorporated as a content alteration in the composite media work (block  2512 ). 
     Another possible implementation feature may include maintaining informational data regarding the primary authorization rights applicable to one or more of the following type of derivative versions of the composite media work: original, derived, archived, stored, master, edited, combined, mixed, merged, integrated, dubbed, captioned, subtitled, expurgated, uncut, preview, pre-release, final, special edition, animated, freeze frame, sequential still, translated, targeted, restricted access, promotional, sponsored, subsidized, contracted release, and specified purpose (block  2516 ). 
     Further exemplary process features may include maintaining informational data regarding the primary authorization rights applicable to one or more of the following type of media content formats of the composite media work: analog, digital, VHS, CD, VCD, SVCD, DVD, HD, HD DVD, Blu-ray, MPEG, MP3, reformatted, data compression, and streaming format (block  2517 ). Additional exemplary enhancements may include maintaining informational data regarding one or more of the following type of primary authorization rights: contractual, proprietary, copyright, patent, trademark, exclusive, non-exclusive, license, consent, governmental, judicial, third party restriction, transfer, exchange, conditional, and jurisdictional (block  2519 ). 
     Another possible process component may include maintaining informational data regarding primary authorization rights applicable to one or more of the following type of distribution channels for the composite media work: fund-raising, non-profit, theater, airplane viewing, Internet, network, television, cable, satellite, wireless, broadcast, narrowcast, download, pay-per-view, rental, lease, sale, domestic distribution, foreign distribution, exclusive distribution, non-exclusive distribution, shared, streamed, concurrent, foreign language, infomercial, live, real-time, delayed, and on-demand (block  2518 ). 
     Referring to  FIG. 38 , an exemplary embodiment  2520  is depicted that includes previously described process components  2501 ,  2502 ,  2503  in combination with maintaining informational data regarding one or more of the following type of person or entity having primary authorization rights: creator, writer, editor, animator, producer, composer, arranger, performer, actor, distributor, agent, investor, sponsor, inventor, animator, depicted person, depicted entity, programmer, copyright owner, subscriber, membership group, and individual group member (block  2521 ). 
     Other possible process features relate to maintaining authorization data applicable to content alteration of one or more designated aspects that are associated with a real-world entity (block  2504 ). For example, some implementation features may include maintaining authorization data applicable to adding or deleting or modifying or replacing one or more designated aspects that are associated with the real-world entity (block  2522 ). 
     Additional possible enhancements may include maintaining specified authorization data applicable to content alteration of one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity: brand, trademark, service mark, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, and personage (block  2523 ). 
     Further possible process features illustrated in  FIG. 38  may include maintaining specified authorization data applicable to content alteration of one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity: livery, color scheme, dress, fabric, jewelry, pattern, design, sculpture, artistic work, musical work, composition, publication, document, event, exhibit, performance, person, animal, mascot, character, and avatar (block  2524 ). 
     The illustrated embodiment features  2530  of  FIG. 39  depict previously described process components  2501 ,  2502 ,  2503 ,  2504  along with maintaining specified authorization data applicable to content alteration of one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity: product, service, invention, accessory, vehicle, place, address, location, store, building, school, university, hospital, church, club, group, organization, and business (block  2531 ). 
     Another possible process feature may include maintaining specified authorization data applicable to content alteration of one or more designated aspects associated with the real-world entity having one or more of the following characteristics: lost, dissolved, bankrupt, insolvent, defunct, non-operative, disqualified, in default of obligation, status change, defective right, relinquished right, faulty claim, non-renewal of prerogative, and expired authorization (block  2532 ). Additional possible enhancements may include maintaining specified authorization data regarding possible content alteration of one or more designated aspects in response to a relevant communication from the real-world entity (block  2533 ). 
     As further illustrated in  FIG. 39 , some embodiments may include identifying a person or group or entity required to approve alteration of the one or more component elements or alteration of the designated aspect (block  2536 ). Other possible process features may include providing one or more of the following type of approval techniques for obtaining consent from a person or group or entity having primary authorization rights: programmed, pre-authorization, delegated agent, derivative version review, substitute content review, alteration review, summary characterization, substitute content rating, and aggregate content rating (block  2537 ). 
     The detailed flow chart of  FIG. 40  depicts various illustrated embodiment features  2540  including previously described process components  2501 ,  2502 ,  2503  along with maintaining particular authorization data applicable to content alteration of one or more designated aspects that are associated with a real-world person (block  2505 ). Some related possible implementation features may include maintaining particular authorization data applicable to adding or deleting or modifying or replacing one or more designated aspects that are associated with the real-world person (block  2541 ). 
     Another exemplary process feature may include maintaining the particular authorization data regarding content alteration of one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world person: name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership (block  2542 ). 
     Further possible enhancements may include maintaining the particular authorization regarding content alteration of one or more designated aspects in the event the real-world person has died or retired or otherwise changed status (block  2543 ), and maintaining the particular authorization regarding content alteration of one or more designated aspects in response to a relevant communication from the real-world person (block  2544 ). 
     Additional possible implementation features may include maintaining authorization data regarding content alteration for one or more of the following specified portions of the composite work: landscape, vegetation, packaging, labeling, arrangement, item display, items depicted, signage, informational sign, directional sign, seasonal setting, temporal setting, light intensity, directional lighting, shadow, character statement, and compass orientation (block  2546 ). 
     Referring to the illustrated embodiment features  2550  of  FIG. 41 , previously described process components  2501 ,  2502 ,  2503  are depicted in combination with maintaining authorization data regarding content alteration for one or more of the following specified portions of the composite work: frame, scene, setting, building, house, office, store, room, vehicle, car, boat, train, plane, street, town, and country (block  2551 ). 
     Another possible enhancement may include maintaining a record of specified primary authorization rights applicable to a particular person or character portrayed in the composite media work (block  2553 ). A related exemplary enhancement may include maintaining the record of specified primary authorization rights applicable to a particular actor or actress appearing in the composite media work (block  2554 ) 
     Additional exemplary process features may include maintaining the record of specified primary authorization rights applicable to a particular object or item depicted in the composite media work (block  2556 ). Related exemplary features may include maintaining the record of specified primary authorization rights applicable to a particular category of products depicted in the composite media work (block  2557 ). 
     A further possible feature may include maintaining the record of specified primary authorization rights regarding content alteration of one or more of the following component elements of the composite media work: plot, story, animation, text, narration, dialog, color, actor, character, clothing, product, sound, music, musical lyrics, product, object, item, title, and credits (block  2558 ). 
       FIG. 42  illustrates various process embodiment features  2560  including previously depicted process components  2501 ,  2502 ,  2503  along with maintaining particular authorization data applicable to one or more of the following targeted categories for the composite media work: geographic distribution, distribution channel, audience, time period, and demographic distribution (block  2561 ). Other possible enhancements may include maintaining particular authorization data applicable to one or more of the following type of component elements: textual, verbal, visual, image, audio, musical, and animation (block  2562 ). 
     Additional implementation features may include maintaining particular authorization data applicable to content alteration of one or more of the following: related set of designated aspects, related set of designated components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings (block  2563 ). Further possible features may include providing a record of informational data with respect to pending content alterations awaiting consent from a person or group or entity having primary authorization rights (block  2566 ), and providing a record of informational data with respect to approved content alterations of the composite media work (block  2567 ). 
     Referring to  FIG. 43 , another exemplary embodiment  2570  may provide a computer program product including media for encoding instructions to execute a process (block  2571 ). Such a process may include providing access to informational data regarding a designated composite media work (block  2572 ); facilitating identification of one or more component elements incorporated in the designated composite media work, wherein such component element includes a designated aspect that is feasible for possible alteration (block  2573 ); and maintaining a record of primary authorization rights applicable to a content alteration of the component element or the designated aspect (block  2574 ). 
     Related possible features may include providing signal-bearing storage media for encoding the instructions for executing the process (block  2576 ), and providing signal-bearing communication media for encoding the instructions for executing the process (block  2577 ). 
     Further possible process features that may be incorporated in a program product embodiment include maintaining a record of primary authorization rights for addition or deletion or modification or replacement of an alterable component element or a designated aspect which are associated with a real-world entity, or in some instances which are associated with a real-world person. 
     Another exemplary feature of a program product embodiment may include maintaining specified authorization data applicable to alteration of one or more of the following type of content associated with the real-world entity: brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage. 
     A further exemplary process feature of a program product embodiment may include maintaining specified authorization data applicable to alteration of one or more of the following type of content associated with a real-world entity: product, service, invention, accessory, vehicle, place, address, location, store, building, school, university, hospital, church, club, group, organization, and business. 
     Additional exemplary process features of a program product embodiment may include maintaining the particular authorization data regarding alteration of one or more of the following type of content associated with a real-world person: name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership. 
     Further possible process features in a program product embodiment may include maintaining a record of primary authorization rights applicable to one or more of the following type of possible content alteration: textual, verbal, visual, image, audio, musical, and animation. Other exemplary computer program product features may include maintaining a record of primary authorization rights applicable to one or more of the following type of alterable component elements: music, setting, hero, heroine, villain, clothing, vehicle, company, animals, food, product, brand, and dialogue. 
     Another exemplary feature of a program product embodiment may include maintaining a record of primary authorization rights applicable to possible content alteration of one or more of the following: related set of designated aspects, related set of alterable component elements, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings. 
     Further exemplary program product features may include maintaining a record of primary authorization rights that identifies one or more of the following type of targeted categories for a derivative version of the composite media work wherein the derivative version includes capability for incorporating substituted content: geographic distribution, distribution channel, audience, recipient group, targeted device, time period, and demographic distribution. 
     Additional possible process features implemented in a computer program product may include maintaining informational data regarding the primary authorization rights applicable to one or more of the following type of derivative versions of the composite media work capable of incorporating substitute content: original, derived, archived, stored, master, edited, combined, mixed, merged, integrated, dubbed, captioned, subtitled, expurgated, uncut, preview, pre-release, final, special edition, animated, freeze frame, sequential still, translated, targeted, restricted access, promotional, sponsored, subsidized, contracted release, and specified purpose 
     Another exemplary feature of a program product embodiment may include maintaining informational data regarding the primary authorization rights applicable to one or more of the following type of media content formats of the composite media work capable of incorporating substitute content: analog, digital, VHS, CD, VCD, SVCD, DVD, HD, HD DVD, Blu-ray, MPEG, MP3, reformatted, data compression, and streaming format. 
     Other exemplary computer program products may include maintaining informational data regarding primary authorization rights applicable to one or more of the following type of distribution channels for the composite media work capable of incorporating substitute content: fund-raising, non-profit, theater, airplane viewing, Internet, network, television, cable, satellite, wireless, broadcast, narrowcast, download, pay-per-view, rental, lease, sale, domestic distribution, foreign distribution, exclusive distribution, non-exclusive distribution, shared, streamed, concurrent, foreign language, infomercial, live, real-time, delayed, and on-demand. 
     Further possibilities for a program product implementation may include providing a record of primary authorization rights that includes maintaining informational data regarding one or more of the following type of primary authorization rights: contractual, proprietary, copyright, patent, trademark, exclusive, non-exclusive, license, consent, governmental, judicial, third party restriction, transfer, exchange, conditional, and jurisdictional. 
     It will be understood that a computer program product embodiment may further include maintaining a record of informational data regarding one or more of the following type of person or entity having primary authorization rights: creator, writer, editor, animator, producer, composer, arranger, performer, actor, distributor, agent, investor, sponsor, inventor, animator, depicted person, depicted entity, programmer, copyright owner, subscriber, membership group, and individual group member. 
     Additional process features for a computer program product embodiment may include implementing one or more of the following type of approval techniques for obtaining consent from a person or group or entity having primary authorization rights: programmed, pre-authorization, delegated agent, derivative version review, substitute content review, alteration review, summary characterization, substitute content rating, and aggregate content rating. Another program product feature may include maintaining a record of primary authorization rights applicable to one or more of the following: particular person or character portrayed in the composite media work; particular actor of actress appearing in the composite work; particular object or item depicted in the composite media work; and a particular category of products depicted in the composite media work. 
     In some implementations, a program product feature may include maintaining a record of specified primary authorization rights regarding alteration of one or more of the following type of content in the composite media work: plot, story, animation, text, narration, dialog, color, actor, character, clothing, product, sound, music, musical lyrics, product, object, item, title, and credits. Another possible program product feature may further include maintaining a record that includes particular authorization data applicable to one or more of the following targeted categories for the composite media work: geographic distribution, distribution channel, audience, time period, and demographic distribution. 
     A further process feature of a computer program product embodiment may include maintaining an additional record of secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute content for the designated composite media work. 
     The exemplary embodiments shown in the schematic block diagram of  FIG. 44  depict various modes of accessibility to data records for authorization rights  2600  that relate to substitute media content. Such accessibility modes are not intended to be limiting, and are provided only for purposes of illustration. For example, user  2612  may have direct accessibility to a local storage location for the data records for authorization rights  2600  via access interface  2610 . In some instances such accessibility may be password protected or otherwise restricted in order to maintain satisfactory data security. 
     Additional data record accessibility may be provided by computerized apparatus  2620  that includes typical server functionality including but not limited to programs  2622  for data management as well as data storage  2624 . Such data storage  2624  could also provide backup storage as well as supplemental or replacement storage for some of the data records for authorization rights  2600 . The computerized apparatus  2620  may have communication links via network  2625  (e.g., WAN, LAN, Internet, Peer-to-Peer, etc.) to many different types of access devices such as transceiver  2626 , smart terminal  2627 , mobile device  2628 , and the like. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that future network accessibility may become ubiquitous, and the network access devices shown are for purposes of illustration only. 
     Further data record accessibility may be provided to active user  2638  and inactive user  2639 , both of whom may operate computerized apparatus  2630 , which includes an optional communication link  2631  to network  2625  as well as a direct link to the data records for authorization rights  2600 . Additional data management functions may be provided by processor  2632 , controller  2633 , memory  2634 , applications  2636 , and management module  2637 . 
     The topical categories of data records for authorization rights  2600  may include an archived composite media work  2650 , related composite media work parameters  2652 , and informational data regarding ownership status of primary authorization rights  2654 . Other topical categories may include archived substitute altered content  2660 , related listing of substitute altered content  2662 , identity data for an associated real-world entity  2664 , identity data for an associated real-world person  2666 , and informational data regarding ownership status of secondary authorization rights  2668 . 
     Further possible topical categories may include an archived derivative version  2670 , related derivative version parameters  2672 , and informational data regarding ownership status of derivative version  2674 . Of course other possible topical categories may be included, and some data categories may not be required, depending on the circumstances. 
     It will be understood from the exemplary system embodiments disclosed herein that a system for media content alteration may include a listing that identifies substitute altered content to be incorporated in a derivative version of a composite media work. wherein the composite media work includes one or more component elements or designated aspects feasible for possible alteration. Such a listing may further include a record of one or more of the following types of substitute altered content to be incorporated in the derivative version: addition, deletion, modification, and replacement. 
     Additional possible system features that identify substitute altered content may include a further listing of the one or more of the following type of substitute altered content to be incorporated in the derivative version: related set of designated aspects, related set of alterable components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings. Another exemplary system feature may include a further listing of the one or more of the following type of substitute altered content to be incorporated in the derivative version: textual, verbal, visual, image, audio, musical, live action, reenactment, simulation, and animation. 
     An exemplary system embodiment may further include a data record regarding ownership status of secondary authorization rights applicable to the substitute altered content. Such a system data record may also include ownership status information applicable to a derivative version that has incorporated the substitute altered content. Additional possible system data records may include secondary authorization rights applicable to one or more of the following targeted categories for the derivative version: geographic distribution, distribution channel, audience, MPAA rating, ESRB rating, proprietary rating, government rating, time period, and demographic distribution. 
     As rating systems become more widespread in various countries of the world, it will be understood that some traditional rating systems may be revised and in some instances adapted for new media categories. Also new rating systems may be developed and accepted by various media content entities. The current rating standards developed by MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) are therefore included by way of example only (e.g., G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17) and may be modified in the future. Similarly the current rating standards developed by ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) are also included by way of example only (e.g., Early Childhood, Everyone, Everyone 10+, Teen, Mature, Adults Only) and may modified in the future. Similarly so-called proprietary and government rating systems are included by way of example only and are not intended to be limiting. 
     Similarly, new/revised distribution channels as well as new/revised media formats may be developed in the future, and the indicated distribution channels and media formats are included by way of example only and are not intended to be limiting. 
     Further system data records may include secondary authorization rights regarding one or more of the following type of substitute altered content associated with a real-world entity: brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, MPAA rating, ESRB rating, proprietary rating, government rating, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage. 
     Other possible system data record information may include secondary authorization rights regarding one or more of the following type of substitute altered content associated with a real-world person: name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, occupation, career, role, activity, hobby, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership. 
     In some instances an exemplary system data record may include informational data regarding a specified derivative version of the composite media work, wherein the specified derivative version already includes the substitute altered content. Other possible system data records may include informational data to identify a specified derivative version having capability to incorporate future substitute content in addition to the substitute altered content. Another possible system embodiment component may include a management module to coordinate compliance with the secondary authorization rights. 
     It will be further understood from the exemplary system features disclosed herein that some embodiments may provide computerized apparatus operably coupled to some of the various types of data records and informational listings. User access to such data record and informational listings may be provided via an access interface to the computerized apparatus. 
     Referring to an exemplary process embodiment  2700  in  FIG. 45 , an implementation may provide a content substitution method for media works (block  2701 ), including confirming that a composite media work includes one or more identifiable component elements having a designated aspect that is feasible for possible alteration (block  2702 ), and specifying substitute altered content for possible incorporation in a derivative version of the composite media work (block  2703 ). Other exemplary features may include specifying substitute altered content that includes a substituted component element or a substituted designated aspect to be included as a content alteration in the composite media work (block  2704 ), and determining an ownership status of the substitute altered content (block  2705 ). 
     Additional detailed embodiment implementations  2710  illustrated in  FIG. 46  include previously described process features  2701 ,  2702 ,  2703 ,  2704 ,  2405  in combination with determining an ownership status of primary authorization rights applicable to the composite media work (block  2712 ), and specifying substitute altered content that includes one or more of the following types of content alteration to be included in the composite media work: addition, deletion, modification, and replacement (block  2714 ). 
     Another possible process feature may include implementing content alteration of one or more identifiable component elements or designated aspects that were associated with a known real-world entity, in response to a relevant communication from the real-world entity (block  2716 ). Further possible enhancements may include implementing content alteration of one or more identifiable component elements or designated aspects that were associated with a known real-world entity having one or more of the following characteristics: lost, dissolved, bankrupt, insolvent, definct, non-operative, disqualified, in default of obligation, status change, defective right, relinquished right, faulty claim, non-renewal of prerogative, and expired authorization (block  2718 ). 
     Referring to illustrated embodiments  2720  in  FIG. 47 , previously described process features  2702 ,  2703 ,  2704  may be combined with maintaining a record of secondary authorization rights applicable to such substitute altered content that has been incorporated in the derivative version of the composite media work (block  2722 ). A related exemplary feature may include maintaining informational data regarding secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute altered content incorporated in one or more of the following type of derivative versions of the composite media work: original, derived, archived, stored, master, edited, combined, mixed, merged, integrated, dubbed, captioned, subtitled, expurgated, uncut, preview, pre-release, final, special edition, animated, freeze frame, sequential still, translated, targeted, restricted access, promotional, sponsored, subsidized, contracted release, and specified purpose (block  2724 ). 
     Additional process features may include maintaining informational data regarding secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute altered content incorporated in one or more of the following type of media content formats of the composite media work: analog, digital, VHS, CD, VCD, SVCD, DVD, HD, HD DVD, Blu-ray, MPEG, MP3, reformatted, upgraded, downgraded, future format standard, video snippet, digitized vignette, data compression, and data decompression (block  2726 ). 
     Further possible implementations may include maintaining informational data regarding secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute altered content incorporated in a derivative version to be distributed via one or more of the following type of distribution arrangements: fund-raising, non-profit, theater, airplane viewing, commercial television, public television, pay-per-view, rental, lease, sale, domestic distribution, foreign distribution, exclusive distribution, non-exclusive distribution, foreign language, infomercial, live, real-time, delayed, and on-demand (block  2728 ). 
     The various exemplary embodiments  2730  disclosed in  FIG. 48  include previously described process features  2702 ,  2703 ,  2704 ,  2722  along with maintaining informational data regarding secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute altered content incorporated in a derivative version to be distributed via one or more of the following type of distribution channels: Internet, network, cable, satellite, wireless, broadcast, narrowcast, download, upload, shared, concurrent, streaming audio, streaming video, packet switching, and storage media delivery (block  2732 ). 
     Another possible enhancement may include maintaining informational data regarding one or more of the following type of secondary authorization rights: contractual, proprietary, copyright, patent, trademark, exclusive, non-exclusive, license, consent, governmental, judicial, third party restriction, transfer, exchange, conditional, public domain, and jurisdictional (block  2733 ). 
     Further exemplary features may include maintaining informational data regarding one or more of the following type of person or entity having secondary authorization rights: creator, writer, editor, animator, producer, composer, arranger, performer, actor, distributor, agent, investor, sponsor, inventor, animator, depicted person, depicted entity, programmer, copyright owner, subscriber, membership group, and individual group member (block  2734 ). 
     The flow chart of  FIG. 48  further depicts additional process features including maintaining secondary authorization rights data applicable to substitute altered content that includes one or more substituted component elements or substituted designated aspects associated with a real-world entity (block  2736 ), and maintaining secondary authorization rights data applicable to substitute altered content that includes one or more of the following types of content alteration: addition, deletion, modification, and replacement (block  2738 ). 
     The detailed embodiments  2740  illustrated in  FIG. 49  include previously described process features  2702 ,  2703 ,  2704 ,  2722 ,  2736  as well as maintaining specified secondary authorization rights data applicable to one or more of the following type of substitute altered content associated with the real-world entity: brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, MPAA rating, ESRB rating, proprietary rating, government rating, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage (block  2742 ). 
     Further possible enhancements may include maintaining specified secondary authorization rights data applicable to one or more of the following portions of substitute altered content associated with the real-world entity: livery, color scheme, dress, fabric, jewelry, pattern, design, sculpture, artistic work, musical work, composition, publication, document, event, exhibit, performance, person, animal, mascot, character, obscured attribute, highlighted attribute, and avatar (block  2744 ), and maintaining specified secondary authorization rights data applicable to one or more of the following portions of substitute altered content associated with the real-world entity: product, service, invention, accessory, vehicle, place, address, location, store, building, school, university, hospital, church, club, group, organization, and business (block  2746 ). 
     The exemplary embodiments  2750  disclosed in  FIG. 50  include previously described process features  2702 ,  2703 ,  2704 ,  2722 , in combination with maintaining secondary authorization rights data applicable to substitute altered content that includes one or more substituted component elements or substituted designated aspects associated with a real-world person (block  2752 ). Another possible implementation feature may include maintaining secondary authorization rights data applicable to substitute altered content that includes one or more of the following types of content alteration: addition, deletion, modification, and replacement (block  2754 ). 
     Further possibilities may include maintaining particular secondary authorization rights data regarding one or more of the following type of substitute altered content associated with the real-world person: name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, occupation, career, role, activity, hobby, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership (block  2756 ). 
     The exemplary embodiments  2760  disclosed in  FIG. 51  include previously described process features  2701 ,  2702 ,  2703 ,  2704 ,  2705  as well as implementing content alteration of one or more identifiable component elements or designated aspects that were associated with a known real-world person having one or more of the following characteristics: deceased, retired, disappeared, not locatable, and status change (block  2762 ). Additional implementation enhancements may include implementing content alteration of one or more identifiable component elements or designated aspects that were associated with a known real-world person, in response to a relevant communication from the real-world person (block  2764 ). 
     Other exemplary features disclosed in  FIG. 51  include identifying a person or group or entity having an ownership right respecting substitute altered content to be incorporated in the derivative version of the composite work (block  2766 ), and providing one or more of the following type of approval techniques for obtaining consent from a person or group or entity having secondary authorization rights respecting the substitute altered content incorporated in the derivative version of the composite work: programmed, pre-authorization, delegated agent, derivative version review, substitute content review, alteration review, summary characterization, substitute content rating, and aggregate content rating (block  2768 ). 
     The flow chart of  FIG. 52  illustrates further exemplary embodiments  2770  that include previously described possibilities  2702 ,  2703 ,  2704 ,  2722  along with maintaining secondary authorization rights data regarding substitute altered content for one or more of the following specified portions of the composite work: frame, scene, setting, building, house, office, store, room, vehicle, car, boat, train, plane, street, town, and country (block  2772 ). 
     Another possible implementation may include maintaining secondary authorization rights data regarding substitute altered content for one or more of the following specified portions of the composite work: landscape, vegetation, packaging, labeling, arrangement, item display, items depicted, signage, informational sign, directional sign, seasonal setting, temporal setting, light intensity, directional lighting, shadow, character statement, compass orientation, foreground, and background (block  2773 ). 
     The flow chart of  FIG. 52  also illustrates other exemplary possibilities including maintaining informational data regarding specified secondary authorization rights applicable to a particular portrayal or appearance or depiction in the substitute altered content (block  2774 ). For example, such informational data may be applicable to a portrayal of a particular person or character (block  2776 ), an appearance by a particular actor or actress (block  2777 ), a depiction of a particular object or item (block  2778 ), and a depiction of a particular category of products (block  2779 ). 
     The detailed exemplary features  2780  illustrated in the flow chart of  FIG. 53  include previously described features  2702 ,  2703 ,  2704 ,  2722  in combination with maintaining the record of specified secondary authorization rights regarding substitute altered content included in one or more of the following portions of the derivative version of the composite media work: plot, story, animation, text, narration, dialog, color, actor, character, clothing, product, sound, music, musical lyrics, product, object, item, title, distributor, creative credit, production credit, funding credit, and sponsorship (block  2782 ). 
     Other possible implementation enhancements may include maintaining particular secondary authorization rights data applicable to substitute altered content incorporated in one or more of the following targeted categories of derivative versions of the composite media work: geographic distribution, distribution channel, audience, MPAA rating, ESRB rating, proprietary rating, government rating, time period, and demographic distribution (block  2784 ). In some instances an exemplary embodiment may further include maintaining particular secondary authorization rights data applicable to one or more of the following type of substitute altered content: textual, verbal, visual, image, audio, musical, live action, reenactment, simulation, and animation (block  2786 ). 
     As shown in the illustrated embodiments  2790  of  FIG. 54 , exemplary possible features may include those previously described  2701 ,  2702 ,  2703 ,  2704 ,  2705  as well as specifying substitute altered content that includes one or more of the following: related set of designated aspects, related set of designated components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings (block  2792 ). 
     In some instances various enhancements relating to records may be provided, including providing a record of informational data with respect to pending substitute altered content awaiting consent from a person or group or entity having primary authorization rights applicable to the composite media work (block  2794 ), and providing a record of informational data with respect to substitute altered content approved for incorporation in a derivative version of the composite media work (block  2796 ). 
     The flow chart diagram of  FIG. 55  illustrates an exemplary embodiment  2800  for a computer program product, including signal-bearing media having one or more computer programs with instructions for executing a process (block  2801 ). Such a process may include providing access to informational data regarding a composite media work having one or more identifiable component elements or designated aspects feasible for possible alteration (block  2802 ), identifying substitute altered content that includes a substituted component element or a substituted designated aspect to be incorporated in a derivative version of the composite media work (block  2803 ), and maintaining a record of secondary authorization rights applicable to the substitute altered content (block  2804 ). 
     Additional possible features may include signal-bearing storage media for encoding the instructions for executing the process (block  2806 ), and in some instances may include signal-bearing communication media for encoding the instructions for executing the process (block  2808 ). 
     Some computer program product implementations regarding substitute altered content may include various combinations of process features in order to achieve the desired benefits. For example, a program process may include maintaining a record of secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute altered content that includes one or more of the following types of content alteration: addition, deletion, modification, and replacement. 
     Further program product embodiments may identify substitute altered content associated with a real-world entity, and may further maintain specified secondary authorization data applicable to one or more of the following type of substitute altered content associated with the real-world entity: brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, MPAA rating, ESRB rating, proprietary rating, government rating, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage. 
     Other program product embodiments may maintain specified secondary authorization data applicable to one or more of the following portions of substitute altered content associated with the real-world entity: livery, color scheme, dress, fabric, jewelry, pattern, design, sculpture, artistic work, musical work, composition, publication, document, event, exhibit, performance, person, animal, mascot, character, obscured attribute, highlighted attribute, and avatar. Additional possible program product features may include implementing content alteration of one or more identifiable component elements or designated aspects that were associated with a known real-world entity having one or more of the following characteristics: lost, dissolved, bankrupt, insolvent, defunct, non-operative, disqualified, in default of obligation, status change, defective right, relinquished right, faulty claim, non-renewal of prerogative, and expired authorization. 
     In some instances, a program product feature may maintain specified secondary authorization data applicable to one or more of the following portions of substitute altered content associated with the real-world entity: product, service, invention, accessory, vehicle, place, address, location, store, building, school, university, hospital, church, club, group, organization, and business. 
     Further program product possibilities may include identifying substitute altered content associated with a real-world person. For example, a program product embodiment may in some instances maintain particular authorization data applicable to one or more of the following type of substitute altered content associated with a real-world person: name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, occupation, career, role, activity, hobby, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership. 
     Other possible program product features regarding substitute altered content may include implementing content alteration of one or more identifiable component elements or designated aspects that were associated with a known real-world person having one or more of the following characteristics: deceased, retired, disappeared, not locatable, and status changed. Another program product embodiment feature may maintain a record of secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute altered content incorporated in one or more of the following portions of a derivative version of the composite media work: textual, verbal, visual, image, audio, musical, live action, reenactment, simulation, and animation. 
     Some program product embodiments may maintain a record of secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute altered content incorporated in one or more of the following portions of a derivative version of the composite media work: music, setting, hero, heroine, villain, clothing, vehicle, company, animals, food, product, brand, and dialogue. In some instances a further program product feature may include maintaining a record of secondary authorization rights applicable to one or more of the following type of substitute altered content: related set of designated aspects, related set of component elements, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings. 
     A further possible program product enhancement may include maintaining a record of secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute altered content incorporated in one or more of the following targeted categories of derivative versions of the composite media work: geographic distribution, distribution channel, audience, recipient group, targeted device, time period, and demographic distribution. Other program product possibilities may include maintaining informational data regarding secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute altered content incorporated in one or more of the following type of derivative versions of the composite media work: original, derived, archived, stored, master, edited, combined, mixed, merged, integrated, dubbed, captioned, subtitled, expurgated, uncut, preview, pre-release, final, special edition, animated, freeze frame, sequential still, translated, targeted, restricted access, promotional, sponsored, subsidized, contracted release, and specified purpose. 
     Additional exemplary program product embodiments may maintain informational data regarding the secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute altered content incorporated in one or more of the following type of media content formats of the composite media work: analog, digital, VHS, CD, VCD, SVCD, DVD, HD, HD DVD, Blu-ray, MPEG, MP3, reformatted, upgraded, downgraded, future format standard, video snippet, digitized vignette, data compression, and data decompression. 
     Some program product implementations may maintain informational data regarding secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute altered content incorporated in a derivative version for one or more of the following type of distribution arrangements: fund-raising, non-profit, theater, airplane viewing, commercial television, public television, rental, lease, sale, domestic distribution, foreign distribution, exclusive distribution, non-exclusive distribution, foreign language, infomercial, live, real-time, delayed, and on-demand. 
     Further possibilities for program product features may include maintaining informational data regarding secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute altered content incorporated in a derivative version for one or more of the following type of distribution channels: Internet, network, cable, satellite, wireless, broadcast, narrowcast, download, upload, shared, concurrent, streaming audio, streaming video, packet switching, and storage media delivery. Other possible program product embodiments may maintain informational data regarding one or more of the following type of secondary authorization rights: contractual, proprietary, copyright, patent, trademark, exclusive, non-exclusive, license, consent, governmental, judicial, third party restriction, transfer, exchange, conditional, public domain, and jurisdictional. 
     Some implementations for program product embodiments may include maintaining informational data regarding one or more of the following type of person or entity having secondary authorization rights: creator, writer, editor, animator, producer, composer, arranger, performer, actor, distributor, agent, investor, sponsor, inventor, animator, depicted person, depicted entity, programmer, copyright owner, subscriber, membership group, and individual group member. 
     A further example of program product features may include implementing one or more of the following type of approval techniques for obtaining consent from a person or group or entity having secondary authorization rights: programmed, pre-authorization, delegated agent, derivative version review, substitute content review, alteration review, summary characterization, substitute content rating, and aggregate content rating. Other examples of program product features may include maintaining a record of secondary authorization rights applicable to one or more of the following: particular person or character portrayed in the substitute altered content; particular actor of actress appearing in the substitute altered content; particular object or item depicted in the substitute altered content; and particular category of products depicted in the substitute altered content; 
     Additional exemplary embodiments of program products may maintain a record of specified secondary authorization rights regarding substitute altered content incorporated in one or more of the following portions of a derivative version of the composite media work: plot, story, animation, text, narration, dialog, color, actor, character, clothing, product, sound, music, musical lyrics, product, object, item, title, and credits. Further program product possibilities may include maintaining particular secondary authorization data applicable to substitute altered content incorporated in one or more of the following targeted categories of derivative versions of the composite media work: geographic distribution, distribution channel, audience, MPAA rating, ESRB rating, proprietary rating, government rating, time period, and demographic distribution. 
     Referring to the schematic block diagram of  FIG. 56 , an exemplary system embodiment includes capture module  2820  capable of obtaining previously captured content  2822  or newly captured content  2824  or in some instances combinations thereof in order to create appropriate substitute altered content  2826  for possible incorporation in a derivative version of a composite media work. The capture module may be operably coupled to computerized apparatus  2830  for further processing of the substitute altered content  2826 . 
     As shown in the exemplary embodiment features of  FIG. 56 , the computerized apparatus  2840  is operably coupled to exemplary data records  2840  that include various informational data that may be helpful in connection with implementing an addition or deletion or modification or replacement of existing content in the composite media work. For example, informational data regarding composite media work parameters  2841  may identify content portions of the composite media work that are feasible for alteration including one or more alterable aspects  2842 , one or more alterable elements  2843 , as well as one or more alterable group sets  2844 . 
     Additional archive records  2845  may include a media works library  2846  for various original media works as well as a collection of one or more derivative versions  2848 . Related data records may include alteration criteria  2850 , primary authorization rights  2852 , and secondary authorization rights  2854 , all of which individually and collectively provide modification guidelines for the media works library  2846  and for derivative versions  2848 . 
     As further shown in  FIG. 56 , an exemplary management module  2860  is operably coupled to the computer apparatus  2830  and is configured for access to the data records  2840  and to coordinate compliance with the alteration criteria  2850  and with applicable primary authorization rights  2852  and secondary authorization rights  2854 . 
     The exemplary computer apparatus  2830  includes an editor module  2832  to incorporate the substitute altered content  2826  in a derivative version of the composite media work. A schematic diagram portion of  FIG. 56  depicts a possible function of the editor module  2832  wherein an existing image frame  2870  in a composite media work has been transformed to a corresponding altered image frame  2880  in a derivative version. Of course various different types of content substitution that may be accomplished in accordance with the alteration techniques disclosed herein, and the examples depicted in  FIG. 56  are for illustration only and are not intended to be limiting. 
     The symbolic representations in existing image frame  2870  include a character component Ella  2872 , background elements  2873 , foreground elements  2874 , a product  2876 , and a close-up view of a vehicle  2877  with a logo aspect  2878 . In accordance with applicable modification guidelines (e.g., alteration criteria  2850 , primary authorization rights  2852 , secondary authorization rights  2854 , etc.), the background elements  2873  and the character component Ella  2872  are not feasible for alteration, and therefore are shown to be unchanged in the altered image frame  2880 . 
     However various system components including computerized apparatus  2830  with editor module  2832  have implemented alteration of other elements and aspects in the altered image frame  2880  of the derivative version. For example, logo aspect  2878  has been deleted, and the close-up view of vehicle  2877  has been replaced with a medium-distance view of two such vehicles  2877   a . A new character component Eric  2871  has been added, and a new product  2886  has also been added. 
     Other alterations shown include a modified product  2876   a  having a different position or appearance (e.g., portions obscured, textual aspect changed, etc.) in altered image frame  2880 . Another alteration shown includes a depiction of modified foreground elements  2884  with a somewhat different appearance as compared to the original foreground elements  2874 . 
     Some system data record embodiment features may include different types of informational data, depending on the circumstances. For example, some implementations may provide a listing of at least one designated aspect of the one or more component elements of a composite media work, which aspect is feasible for alteration. Other implementations may include informational data regarding applicable alteration criteria that identifies one or more alteration limitations applicable to the substitute altered content incorporated in a derivative version of the composite media work. 
     Additional possible system data records for content alteration may include applicable alteration criteria regarding a media format limitation for the derivative version that incorporates the substitute altered content. Related date records may include applicable alteration criteria regarding a limitation allowing or precluding one or more of the following media formats: analog, digital, VHS, CD, VCD, SVCD, DVD, HD, HD DVD, Blu-ray, MPEG, MP3, reformatted, upgraded, downgraded, future format standard, video snippet, digitized vignette, data compression, and data decompression. 
     Further data record feature enhancements for content alteration may provide informational data regarding applicable alteration criteria that includes one or more distribution channel limitations for the derivative version that incorporates the substitute altered content. Related data record features may include applicable alteration criteria regarding a limitation allowing or precluding one or more of the following distribution channels: Internet, network, cable, satellite, wireless, broadcast, narrowcast, download, upload, shared, concurrent, streaming audio, streaming video, packet switching, and storage media delivery. 
     Additional exemplary system data records may include informational data that identifies an entity and/or a person associated with substituted content incorporated in the derivative version of the composite media work. 
     It will be understood that various other system embodiments may be implemented in accordance with the content substitution techniques disclosed herein. For example, an editor module may configured to incorporate in a derivative version one or more of the following categories of substitute altered content: related set of designated aspects, related set of alterable components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings. As a further example, an editor module may be configured to incorporated substitute altered content in a derivative version targeted for one or more of the following: geographic area, demographic category, ethnic group, restricted audience, specified devices, group membership, subscriber, distribution channel, distribution time period, and media provider. 
     Additional possible system embodiments may include an editor module configured to incorporated substitute altered content in the derivative version targeted for one or more of the following distribution channels: Internet, network, cable, satellite, wireless, broadcast, narrowcast, download, upload, shared, concurrent, streaming audio, streaming video, packet switching, and storage media delivery. 
     Some system embodiments may include a capture module capable of obtaining one or more of the following type of substitute altered content: textual, verbal, visual, image, audio, musical, live action, reenactment, simulation, and animation. Other exemplary capture modules may have capability to obtain substitute altered content having one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with a real-world entity: brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, MPAA rating, ESRB rating, proprietary rating, government rating, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage. 
     Additional exemplary system embodiments may provide a capture module capable of obtaining substitute altered content having one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with a real-world entity: livery, color scheme, dress, fabric, jewelry, pattern, design, sculpture, artistic work, musical work, composition, publication, document, event, exhibit, performance, person, animal, mascot, character, obscured attribute, highlighted attribute, and avatar. Further exemplary capture module capabilities may include obtaining substitute altered content having one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with a real-world person: name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, occupation, career, role, activity, hobby, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership. 
     Further possible system embodiment features may include a management module operably coupled to computer apparatus and configured to coordinate compliance with applicable alteration criteria as well as compliance with certain primary authorization rights regarding the composite media work. 
     The high level flow chart of  FIG. 57  illustrates an exemplary process embodiment  2900  that provides an implementation method for content alteration in a media work (block  2901 ), including identifying a composite media work having one or more component elements feasible for alteration (block  2902 ), and obtaining specified substitute altered content for possible incorporation in a derivative version of the composite media work (block  2903 ). Additional possible features may include obtaining specified substitute altered content that is deemed to be in compliance with applicable alteration criteria and/or with certain primary authorization rights regarding the composite media work (block  2904 ), and implementing incorporation of the substitute altered content in the derivative version (block  2905 ). 
     Referring to detailed exemplary embodiment features  2910  shown in  FIG. 58 , a possible implementation may include previously described process features  2902 ,  2903 ,  2904 ,  2905 , and may further include concurring with a determination that the specified substitute altered content is in compliance with applicable alteration criteria regarding one or more of the following type of alteration of the one or more component elements: addition, deletion, modification, and replacement (block  2911 ). A possible related feature may include utilizing one or more of the following type of approval techniques to make a determination that the specified substitute altered content is in compliance with the applicable alteration criteria: programmed, pre-authorization, delegated agent, derivative version review, substitute content review, alteration review, summary characterization, substitute content rating, and aggregate content rating (block  2912 ). 
     Additional disclosed possibilities may include concurring with a determination that the specified substitute altered content is in compliance with one or more of the following type of pre-approved alteration parameters: substitute component element, substitute designated aspect, substitution process, alternate media format, and alternate distribution channel (block  2914 ). In some instances a further possible enhancement may include concurring with a determination that the specified substitute altered content is in compliance with alteration limitations that include forbidding or restricting alteration of one or more of following type of component elements: plot, story, animation, text, narration, dialog, color, actor, character, clothing, product, sound, music, musical lyrics, product, object, item, title, distributor, creative credit, production credit, funding credit, and sponsorship (block  2916 ). 
     Additional possible embodiments  2920  are depicted in  FIG. 59 , including previously described process features  2902 ,  2903 ,  2904 ,  2905  as well as further enhancements that may include concurring with a determination that the specified substitute altered content is in compliance with alteration limitations forbidding or restricting a substitute component element that includes one or more of following: profanity, violence, murder, death, disfigurement, sexual behavior, nudity, ethnic slur, criminal activity, drug usage, illegal symbol, proprietary material, discriminatory depiction, defamation, slander, disparagement, dissenting material, specified behavior, specified object, specified item, specified depiction, and specified symbol (block  2922 ). 
     Other possibilities may include making a determination that specified substitute altered content is in compliance with one or more of the following types of applicable alteration criteria: automatic, contingent, negotiable, tentative, recommended, required, and compensation (block  2924 ). Further exemplary features may include concurring with a determination that the specified substitute altered content is in compliance with the certain primary authorization rights regarding the one or more component elements feasible for alteration (block  2926 ). 
     The flow chart of  FIG. 59  also illustrates a further possible enhancement including utilizing one or more of the following type of approval techniques to make a determination that the specified substitute altered content is in compliance with certain primary authorization rights: programmed, pre-authorization, delegated agent, derivative version review, substitute content review, alteration review, summary characterization, substitute content rating, and aggregate content rating (block  2928 ). 
     The various exemplary embodiment features  2930  shown in  FIG. 60  include previously described features  2902 ,  2903 ,  2904 ,  2905  in combination with identifying a composite media work wherein the one or more component elements include a designated aspect feasible for alteration (block  2932 ). Further possibilities may include implementing one or more of the following types of content alteration of the designated aspect feasible for alteration: addition, deletion, modification, and replacement (block  2934 ). 
     Additional enhancements may include implementing incorporation of the substitute altered content based on a determination that the designated aspect feasible for alteration was previously associated with a stated real-world entity having one or more of the following characteristics: lost, dissolved, bankrupt, insolvent, defunct, non-operative, disqualified, in default of obligation, status change, defective right, relinquished right, faulty claim, non-renewal of prerogative, and expired authorization (block  2936 ). 
     As further shown in  FIG. 60 , in some instances a process embodiment may include implementing incorporation of the substitute altered content based on a determination that the designated aspect feasible for alteration is associated with a stated real-world person who has died or retired or otherwise changed status (block  2937 ). Other related possible features may include implementing incorporation of the substitute altered content in response to a relevant communication received from a stated real-world entity or from a stated real-world person that were previously associated with the designated aspect feasible for alteration (block  2938 ). 
     Referring to the detailed flow chart of  FIG. 61 , additional embodiment features  2940  depicted include previously described process possibilities  2902 ,  2903 ,  2904 ,  2905  in combination with obtaining substitute altered content for incorporation in one or more of the following type of derivative versions: original, derived, archived, stored, master, edited, combined, mixed, merged, integrated, dubbed, captioned, subtitled, expurgated, uncut, preview, pre-release, final, special edition, animated, freeze frame, sequential still, translated, targeted, restricted access, promotional, sponsored, subsidized, contracted release, and specified purpose (block  2942 ). 
     Additional possible process implementation features may include obtaining substitute altered content for incorporation in a derivative version having one or more of the following type of media formats: analog, digital, VHS, CD, VCD, SVCD, DVD, HD, HD DVD, Blu-ray, MPEG MP3, reformatted, upgraded, downgraded, future format standard, video snippet, digitized vignette, data compression, and data decompression (block  2944 ). Other exemplary possibilities may include obtaining substitute altered content for incorporation in a derivative version targeted for one or more of the following type of distribution arrangements: fund-raising, non-profit, theater, airplane viewing, commercial television, public television, pay-per-view, rental, lease, sale, domestic distribution, foreign distribution, exclusive distribution, non-exclusive distribution, foreign language, infomercial, live, real-time, delayed, and on-demand (block  2946 ). 
     Further process enhancements may include obtaining substitute altered content for incorporation in a derivative version to be distributed via one or more of the following type of distribution channels: Internet, network, cable, satellite, wireless, broadcast, narrowcast, download, upload, shared, concurrent, streaming audio, streaming video, packet switching, and storage media delivery (block  2948 ). 
     The detailed flow chart of  FIG. 62  shows additional exemplary features  2950  that may be included in a process embodiment, including previously described operations  2902 ,  2903 ,  2904 ,  2905  along with obtaining substitute altered content for incorporation in a derivative version targeted for one or more of the following: geographic area, demographic category, ethnic group, restricted audience, specified devices, group membership, subscriber, distribution channel, distribution time period, and media provider (block  2951 ). 
     Additional process enhancements may include obtaining substitute altered content having one or more designated aspects associated with a real-world entity (block  2952 ). A related enhancement may further include obtaining substitute altered content having one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity: brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, MPAA rating, ESRB rating, proprietary rating, government rating, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage (block  2953 ). 
     Other process possibilities may include obtaining substitute altered content having one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity: livery, color scheme, dress, fabric, jewelry, pattern, design, sculpture, artistic work, musical work, composition, publication, document, event, exhibit, performance, person, animal, mascot, character, obscured attribute, highlighted attribute, and avatar (block  2954 ). Additional possible process features may include obtaining substitute altered content having one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity: product, service, invention, accessory, vehicle, place, address, location, store, building, school, university, hospital, church, club, group, organization, and business (block  2956 ). 
     Referring to the exemplary embodiments  2960  depicted in  FIG. 63 , some process implementations may include previously described features  2902 ,  2903 ,  2904 ,  2905  in combination with obtaining substitute altered content having one or more designated aspects that are associated with a real-world person (block  2961 ). Further related enhancement possibilities may include obtaining substitute altered content having one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world person: name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, occupation, career, role, activity, hobby, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership (block  2962 ). 
     Other exemplary process features may include identifying a composite work having one or more of the following specified portions feasible for alteration: frame, scene, setting, building, house, office, store, room, vehicle, car, boat, train, plane, street, town, and country (block  2964 ), and identifying a composite work having one or more of the following specified portions feasible for alteration: landscape, vegetation, packaging, labeling, arrangement, item display, items depicted, signage, informational sign, directional sign, seasonal setting, temporal setting, light intensity, directional lighting, shadow, character statement, compass orientation, foreground, and background (block  2966 ). 
     Referring to the flow chart of  FIG. 64 , additional exemplary embodiment features  2970  may include previously described process operations  2902 ,  2903 ,  2904 ,  2905  as well as other features relating to various types of substitute altered content. For example, some implementations may include obtaining one or more of the following type of substitute altered content: related set of designated aspects, related set of designated components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings (block  2971 ). Other possible implementations may include obtaining one or more of the following type of substitute altered content: textual, verbal, audio, musical, visual, image, live action, reenactment, simulation, and animation (block  2972 ). Additional possible enhancements may include obtaining substitute altered content for one or more of the following type of component elements feasible for alteration: music, setting, hero, heroine, villain, clothing, vehicle, company, animal, food, product, brand, and dialogue (block  2973 ). 
     The high level flow chart of  FIG. 65  illustrates a further exemplary process  2980  providing an alteration method for incorporating substitute content in media works (block  2981 ). Other exemplary features may include obtaining substitute altered content deemed to be in compliance with applicable modification guidelines regarding one or more component elements of a composite media work, wherein the one or more component elements are feasible for alteration (block  2982 ). Further possibilities may include editing the composite media work by incorporating the substitute altered content in a derivative version of the composite media work (block  2983 ). 
     Additional possible process features  2985  shown in  FIG. 66  may include previously described operations  2981 ,  2982 ,  2983  along with further enhancements related to applicable modification guidelines for a composite media work. For example, some embodiments may include obtaining previously captured substitute content that is deemed to be in compliance with the applicable modification guidelines (block  2986 ), and obtaining one or more of the following types of previously captured substitute content: textual, visual, image, audio, musical, live action, reenactment, simulation, and animation (block  2987 ). 
     Other possible embodiment features may include obtaining newly captured substitute content that is deemed to be in compliance with the applicable modification guidelines (block  2988 ), and obtaining one or more of the following types of newly captured substitute content: textual, visual, image, audio, musical, live action, reenactment, simulation, and animation (block  2989 ). 
     As further illustrated in  FIG. 66 , additional possible enhancements may include identifying an existing composite media work having the one or more component elements feasible for alteration (block  2974 ), creating a newly captured composite media work having the one or more component elements feasible for alteration (block  2976 ), and making a determination that the specified substitute altered content is in compliance with one or more of the following types of applicable modification guidelines: automatic, contingent, negotiable, tentative, recommended, required, and compensation (block  2978 ). 
     The embodiment  2990  illustrated in  FIG. 67  provides a computer program product including one or more computer programs with instructions encoded on signal-bearing media to execute a process (block  2991 ). Such a process may include identifying a composite media work having one or more component elements feasible for alteration (block  2992 ), obtaining access to substitute altered content suitable for an addition or deletion or modification or replacement of existing content in a component element (block  2993 ), confirming that the substitute altered content is deemed to be in compliance with applicable alteration criteria and/or with certain primary authorization rights regarding the composite media work (block  2994 ), and implementing incorporation of the substitute altered content in a derivative version of the composite media work (block  2995 ). 
     Further possible features may include signal-bearing storage media for encoding the instructions to execute the process (block  2996 ), and signal-bearing communication media for encoding the instructions to execute the process (block  2998 ). 
     It will be understood that computer program product embodiments that implement content alteration have many operational possibilities. For example, some program embodiments may implement incorporation of the substitute altered content in a derivative version targeted for one or more of the following: geographic area, demographic category, ethnic group, restricted audience, specified devices, group membership, subscriber, distribution channel, distribution time period, and media provider. 
     Additional program product embodiments may confirm compliance regarding one or more of the following type of limitations for the derivative version incorporating the substitute altered content: distribution, media format, pre-approved alteration parameter, objectionable alteration, restricted alteration, and forbidden alteration. Further possible program product features may include implementing incorporation in a derivative version of one or more of the following type of substitute altered content: related set of designated aspects, related set of designated components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings. 
     Other exemplary program product embodiments may implement in a derivative version the incorporation of one or more of the following type of substitute altered content: textual, verbal, visual, image, audio, musical, live action, reenactment, simulation, and animation. Other possible program product features may include implementing incorporation of one or more of the following type of substitute altered content: brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, MPAA rating, ESRB rating, proprietary rating, government rating, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage. 
     Further possibilities for program product features include implementing in a derivative version the incorporation of one or more of the following portion of substitute altered content associated with a real-world entity: livery, color scheme, dress, fabric, jewelry, pattern, design, sculpture, artistic work, musical work, composition, publication, document, event, exhibit, performance, person, animal, mascot, character, obscured attribute, highlighted attribute, and avatar. Other program product embodiments may include implementing in a derivative version the incorporation of one or more of the following portion of substitute altered content associated with a real-world entity: product, service, invention, accessory, vehicle, place, address, location, store, building, school, university, hospital, church, club, group, organization, and business. 
     Additional content substitution possibilities for program product embodiments may include implementing in a derivative version the incorporation of one or more of the following type of substitute altered content associated with a real-world person: name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, occupation, career, role, activity, hobby, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership. 
     In some instances a computer program product embodiment may provide for maintenance of beneficial data records regarding implementation of media content substitution in a derivative version. Possible exemplary features may include maintaining a record of a real-world entity and/or a real-world person associated with substitute altered content that is incorporated in the derivative version of the composite media work. In other instances a program product embodiment may include maintenance of a record of criteria applicable to one or more of the following type of alterable component elements incorporated in a derivative version: music, setting, hero, heroine, villain, clothing, vehicle, company, animals, food, product, brand, and dialogue. 
     Other implementations of beneficial records regarding implementation of content substitution may include maintenance of a record of criteria that includes forbidding or restricting a substitute component element that includes one or more of following: profanity, violence, murder, death, disfigurement, sexual behavior, nudity, ethnic slur, criminal activity, drug usage, illegal symbol, proprietary material, discriminatory depiction, defamation, slander, disparagement, dissenting material, specified behavior, specified object, specified item, specified depiction, and specified symbol. 
     The schematic block diagram of  FIG. 68  illustrates various exemplary embodiment features for content substitution in composite media works. An exemplary composite media work  3000  may include contributions from many persons and diverse sources, including but not limited to pre-existing source material  3010 , adapted source material  3015 , as well as created source material  3020 . In some instances an initial venture  3030  may have sole responsibility for the entire composite media work  3000  or may delegate much (possibly all) of that responsibility to other entities or persons. In some circumstances an additional party such as real-world venture  3034  may have direct responsibility for a particular designated aspect  3026  included as part of one or more alterable component elements  3024 . Nevertheless another designated aspect  3028  also included as part of alterable component elements  3024  may be the responsibility of a different party. In view of such combined derivation and control, it will be understood that a so-called “original” composite media work is included within the meaning of the term “derivative version” for definitional purposes of the detailed description and claims herein. 
     Under some circumstances, initial venture  3030  may own primary authorization rights to composite media work  3000  while at the same time world-venture  3034  may own primary authorization rights to a designated aspect  3026 . As depicted in  FIG. 68 , composite media work  3000  may also include some traditional non-alterable elements  3022  as well as one or more alterable component elements  3024 . 
     As further illustrated in  FIG. 68 , content of alterable component elements  3024  and/or their designated aspects  3026 ,  3028  may in accordance with applicable guidelines be modified in connection with the creation or production of various types of derivative versions  3040 ,  3050 ,  3060 ,  3070 . For example, derivative version  3050  may include unchanged content  3052  as well as altered content such as substituted content  3054  associated with a real-world venture  3055 . Other substituted content  3056  in derivative version  3050  may be associated with a different real-world venture  3057 . 
     As a further example, derivative version  3060  may include unchanged content  3052  as well as the same substituted content  3054 , and may include some re-substituted content  3066  associated with yet another real-world venture  3067 . 
     As another example, derivative version  3070  may include unchanged content  3052  as well as expired content  3072 , some initial default content  3074 , and in addition may include new substituted content  3076  associated with still another real-world venture  3078 . 
     It will be understood that such content changes in composite media works as disclosed herein are dependent upon compliance with applicable content alteration guidelines that may specifically include primary authorization rights, secondary authorization rights, as well as content alteration/modification criteria. 
     As disclosed in various exemplary system embodiments herein, a system for content alteration may be implemented with respect to a group of related component elements that are included in a constituent portion of a composite media work. System data records may include applicable alteration guidelines regarding collective replacement of such a group of related alterable component elements, and such replacement may include an addition or deletion or modification or replacement in a proposed derivative version. For example, a composite media work may include one or more of the following categories of related component elements: related set of designated aspects, related set of alterable components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings. 
     In some system embodiments, a composite media work may include a group of one or more of the following type of related component elements associated with a real-world entity: brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, MPAA rating, ESRB rating, proprietary rating, government rating, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage. Other exemplary composite media work embodiments may include a group of one or more of the following type of related component elements associated with a real-world entity: livery, color scheme, dress, fabric, jewelry, pattern, design, sculpture, artistic work, musical work, composition, publication, document, event, exhibit, performance, person, animal, mascot, character, obscured attribute, highlighted attribute, and avatar. 
     In some system implementations, an exemplary composite media work may include a group of one or more of the following type of related component elements associated with a real-world person: name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, occupation, career, role, activity, hobby, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership. 
     Other possible types of system records may include informational data regarding one or more of the following type of limitations applicable to a proposed derivative version: alteration limitation, media format limitation, and distribution limitation. 
     Of course, other grouped categories of related alterable component elements in a composite media work (e.g. derivative versions thereof, etc.) are possible, as well as related data records for groupings of such related alterable component elements. It will therefore be understood that the examples disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to be limiting. 
     The exemplary embodiment  3200  of  FIG. 69  provides a method of media content substitution (block  3202 ) including identifying a group of related content elements in a composite media work (block  3204 ), wherein the related content elements are feasible for alteration and form a constituent portion of the composite media work (block  3206 ); and providing applicable alteration guidelines for collective replacement of the group of related content elements in a derivative version of the composite media work (block  3208 ). 
     The more detailed embodiments  3210  of  FIG. 70  include previously described process features  3202 ,  3204 ,  3206  along with identifying a group of one or more of the following type of related content elements: related set of designated aspects, related set of designated components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings (block  3212 ). Other depicted enhancements may include identifying a group of one or more of the following type of related content elements: textual, verbal, audio, musical, visual image, live action, reenactment, simulation, and animation (block  3213 ). 
     Additional possible process features may include identifying a group of related audio content elements (block  3214 ) and video content elements (block  3216 ) and audiovisual content elements (block  3218 ) in the composite media work. Further implementation features may include identifying a group of related content elements that include a brand or symbol or logo or company name or trademark or service mark (block  3219 ). Other possible enhancements may include identifying a group of related content elements that include a depiction or representation of a real-world entity (block  3221 ) and a depiction or representation of a real-world person (block  3222 ). 
     The detailed flow chart of  FIG. 71  depicts various exemplary features  3220  including previously described operations  3202 ,  3204 ,  3206 ,  3208  along with identifying a group of related content elements that include a depiction or representation of a real-world product (block  3226 ), and providing a quality control provision regarding specified altered content designated for collective replacement in the derivative version (block  3227 ). 
     Additional possible process features may include providing a geographic distribution limitation regarding the derivative version that incorporates the specified altered content designated for the collective replacement (block  3228 ), and providing a quantitative viewing or quantitative distribution copy limitation regarding the derivative version that incorporates the specified altered content designated for the collective replacement (block  3231 ). Other exemplary enhancements may include providing a temporal viewing or temporal distribution limitation regarding the derivative version that incorporates the specified altered content designated for the collective replacement (block  3232 ). 
     Referring to  FIG. 72 , exemplary embodiment features  3225  may include previously described operations  3202 ,  3204 ,  3206 ,  3208  in combination with providing a targeted recipient audience limitation (block  3236 ) and a targeted recipient device (block  3237 ) regarding the derivative version that incorporates the specified altered content designated for the collective replacement. Other possible implementation features may include providing a compensation guideline including a monetary fee or other consideration for the collective replacement (block  3238 ), and identifying a group of related content elements that are designated for entire group replacement only (block  3242 ). 
       FIG. 72  also illustrates additional possible process features that include providing applicable alteration guidelines for collective replacement of a group of one or more of the following type of related content elements: brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, MPAA rating, ESRB rating, proprietary rating, government rating, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage (block  3241 ). 
     Referring to exemplary embodiment features  3245  of  FIG. 73 , previously described process features  3204 ,  3206 ,  3208  are illustrated along with a possibility of providing recognition for one or more of the following type of sponsorship credits associated with the collective replacement: monetary contribution, monetary support, product donation, and service donation (block  3246 ). Other possible features are illustrated including providing applicable alteration guidelines for collective replacement of a group of one or more of the following type of related content elements: livery, color scheme, dress, fabric, jewelry, pattern, design, sculpture, artistic work, musical work, composition, publication, document, event, exhibit, performance, person, animal, mascot, character, obscured attribute, highlighted attribute, and avatar (block  3247 ). 
     Additional possibilities may include providing applicable alteration guidelines for collective replacement of a group of one or more of the following type of related content elements: product, service, invention, accessory, vehicle, place, address, location, store, building, school, university, hospital, church, club, group, organization, and business (block  3248 ). Further exemplary enhancements may provide applicable alteration guidelines for collective replacement of a group of one or more of the following type of related content elements: textual, verbal, audio, musical, visual, image, live action, reenactment, simulation, and animation (block  3249 ). 
     Referring to  FIG. 74 , a further combination of exemplary process features  3250  may include previously described operations  3204 ,  3206 ,  3208  along with providing applicable alteration guidelines for collective replacement of a group of one or more of the following type of related content elements: music, setting, hero, heroine, villain, clothing, vehicle, company, animal, food, product, brand, and dialogue (block  3252 ). Another possibility may include providing applicable alteration guidelines for collective replacement of a group of one or more related content elements associated with a real-world person (block  3253 ). 
       FIG. 74  also depicts additional enhancements including providing applicable alteration guidelines for collective replacement of a group of one or more of the following type of related content elements associated with the real-world person: name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, occupation, career, role, activity, hobby, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership (block  3254 ). 
     An exemplary computer program product embodiment  3260  in  FIG. 75  may include one or more computer programs with instructions encoded on signal-bearing media to execute a process (block  3262 ), including identifying a group of related content elements in a composite media work, wherein the related content elements are feasible for alteration and form a constituent portion of the composite media work (block  3263 ). Additional exemplary programmed process features may include maintaining a data record of applicable alteration guidelines for collective replacement of the group of related content elements in a derivative version of the composite media work, and making the applicable alteration guidelines accessible to an interested party (block  3265 ). 
     Further illustrated features may include signal-bearing storage media for encoding the instructions to execute the process ((block  3266 ) and signal-bearing communication media for encoding the instructions to execute the process (block  3268 ). 
     Referring to an illustrated embodiment  3300  depicted in the flow chart of  FIG. 76 , an exemplary process may provide an implementation method for group content alteration in a media work (block  3302 ), including identifying a composite media work having a group of related content elements feasible for alteration, wherein the related content elements form a constituent portion of the composite media work (block  3303 ); and obtaining specified substitute altered content designated for collective replacement in a derivative version of the composite media work (block  3304 ). Additional possible features may include establishing confirmation that the specified substitute altered content is deemed to be in compliance with applicable alteration guidelines regarding the composite media work (block  3306 ), and implementing incorporation of the specified substitute altered content as a collective replacement of the constituent portion in the derivative version (block  3307 ). 
     The exemplary process features  3310  illustrated in  FIG. 77  include previously described operations  3303 ,  3304 ,  3306  along with concurring with a determination that the specified substitute altered content is in compliance with applicable alteration criteria regarding one or more of the following type of alteration of the group of related content elements: addition, deletion, modification, and replacement (block  3312 ). Other possible enhancements may include utilizing one or more of the following type of approval techniques to make a determination that the collective replacement in the derivative version is in compliance with the applicable alteration guidelines: programmed, pre-authorization, delegated agent, derivative version review, substitute content review, alteration review, summary characterization, substitute content rating, and aggregate content rating (block  3313 ). 
     Other possible implementation features may include concurring with a determination that the collective replacement in the derivative version is in compliance with one or more of the following type of pre-approved alteration parameters: substitute component element, substitute designated aspect, substitution process, alternate media format, and alternate distribution channel (block  3314 ). In some instances a process embodiment may include concurring with a determination that the collective replacement in the derivative version is in compliance with applicable alteration guidelines that include forbidding or restricting alteration of one or more of following type of component elements: plot, story, animation, text, narration, dialog, color, actor, character, clothing, product, sound, music, musical lyrics, product, object, item, title, distributor, creative credit, production credit, funding credit, and sponsorship (block  3316 ). 
       FIG. 77  also depicts additional exemplary process enhancements that may include making a determination that the collective replacement in the derivative version is in compliance with one or more of the following types of applicable alteration criteria: automatic, contingent, negotiable, tentative, recommended, required, and compensation (block  3318 ). 
     Referring to detailed embodiment features  3320  depicted in  FIG. 78 , a possible implementation may include previously described process operations  3303 ,  3304 ,  3307  as well as concurring with a determination that the collective replacement in the derivative version is in compliance with applicable alteration guidelines forbidding or restricting a substitute component element that includes one or more of following: profanity, violence, murder, death, disfigurement, sexual behavior, nudity, ethnic slur, criminal activity, drug usage, illegal symbol, proprietary material, discriminatory depiction, defamation, slander, disparagement, dissenting material, specified behavior, specified object, specified item, specified depiction, and specified symbol (block  3322 ). 
     Other possible process enhancements may include concurring with a determination that the collective replacement in the derivative version is in compliance with the applicable alteration guidelines regarding the group of related content elements feasible for alteration (block  3324 ), and utilizing one or more of the following type of approval techniques to make a determination that the collective replacement in the derivative version is in compliance with the applicable alteration guidelines: programmed, pre-authorization, delegated agent, derivative version review, substitute content review, alteration review, summary characterization, substitute content rating, and aggregate content rating (block  3326 ). 
     Additional possibilities may include implementing incorporation of the specified substitute altered content as a collective replacement in the derivative version based on a determination that the group of related content feasible for alteration is associated with a stated real-world person who has died or retired or otherwise changed status (block  3327 ). 
     Referring to  FIG. 79 , additional possible exemplary process features  3330  are illustrated, include previously described operations  3303 ,  3304 ,  3306 ,  3307  along with implementing incorporation of the specified substitute altered content as a collective replacement in the derivative version based on a determination that the group of related content feasible for alteration was previously associated with a stated real-world entity having one or more of the following characteristics: lost, dissolved, bankrupt, insolvent, defunct, non-operative, disqualified, in default of obligation, status change, defective right, relinquished right, faulty claim, non-renewal of prerogative, and expired authorization (block  3331 ). 
     Other possible process enhancements may include implementing incorporation of the specified substitute altered content as a collective replacement in the derivative version in response to a relevant communication received from a stated real-world entity or from a stated real-world person previously associated with the group of related content feasible for alteration (block  3332 ). Additional exemplary features may include obtaining specified substitute altered content designated for collective replacement in one or more of the following type of derivative versions: original, derived, archived, stored, master, edited, combined, mixed, merged, integrated, dubbed, captioned, subtitled, expurgated, uncut, preview, pre-release, final, special edition, animated, freeze frame, sequential still, translated, targeted, restricted access, promotional, sponsored, subsidized, contracted release, and specified purpose (block  3334 ). 
     The flow chart of  FIG. 80  depicts further exemplary embodiment features  3340  including previously described process operations  3303 ,  3304 ,  3306  in combination with obtaining specified substitute altered content designated for collective replacement in a derivative version having one or more of the following type of media formats: analog, digital, VHS, CD, VCD, SVCD, DVD, HD, HD DVD, Blu-ray, MPEG, MP3, reformatted, upgraded, downgraded, future format standard, video snippet, digitized vignette, data compression, and data decompression (block  3342 ). 
     Additional possible implementation features may include obtaining specified substitute altered content designated for collective replacement in a derivative version targeted for one or more of the following type of distribution arrangements: fund-raising, non-profit, theater, airplane viewing, commercial television, public television, pay-per-view, rental, lease, sale, domestic distribution, foreign distribution, exclusive distribution, non-exclusive distribution, foreign language, infomercial, live, real-time, delayed, and on-demand (block  3344 ). 
     Some embodiments may further include obtaining specified substitute altered content designated for collective replacement in a derivative version to be distributed via one or more of the following type of distribution channels: Internet, network, cable, satellite, wireless, broadcast, narrowcast, download, upload, shared, concurrent, streaming audio, streaming video, packet switching, and storage media delivery (block  3346 ). Additional process features may include obtaining specified substitute altered content designated for collective replacement in a derivative version targeted for one or more of the following: geographic area, demographic category, ethnic group, restricted audience, specified devices, group membership, subscriber, distribution channel, distribution time period, and media provider (block  3348 ). 
     Exemplary embodiment features  3350  illustrated in  FIG. 81  include previously described operations  3303 ,  3304 ,  3306  as well as obtaining specified substitute altered content associated with a real-world entity (block  3351 ). An additional possibility may include obtaining specified substitute altered content having one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity: brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, MPAA rating, ESRB rating, proprietary rating, government rating, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage (block  3352 ). 
     Other process enhancements may include obtaining specified substitute altered content having one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity: livery, color scheme, dress, fabric, jewelry, pattern, design, sculpture, artistic work, musical work, composition, publication, document, event, exhibit, performance, person, animal, mascot, character, obscured attribute, highlighted attribute, and avatar (block  3353 ). Further exemplary features may include obtaining specified substitute altered content having one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world entity: product, service, invention, accessory, vehicle, place, address, location, store, building, school, university, hospital, church, club, group, organization, and business (block  3354 ). 
     Referring to  FIG. 82 , exemplary embodiment features  3360  may include previously described features  3303 ,  3304 ,  3306  along with obtaining specified substitute altered content associated with a real-world person (block  3361 ). Other exemplary process features may include obtaining specified substitute altered content having one or more of the following type of designated aspects associated with the real-world person: name, face, personal characteristics, identity, residence, title, achievement, occupation, career, role, activity, hobby, rank, medal, badge, award, identification features, biometric attribute, photographic image, voice recording, accent, dialect, recognizable personality trait, gesture, demeanor, mannerism, appearance, clothing, hairstyle, tattoo, accessory, jewelry, piercing, avatar, setting, item possession, and property ownership (block  3362 ). 
     Some implementations my further include obtaining one or more of the following type of specified substitute altered content: related set of designated aspects, related set of designated components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings (block  3364 ). 
     Other possible enhancements may include obtaining specified substitute altered content that includes one or more of the following type of related content elements: textual, verbal, audio, musical, visual, image, live action, reenactment, simulation, and animation (block  3366 ). In some instances an exemplary process embodiment may further include obtaining specified substitute altered content that includes one or more of the following type of related content elements: music, setting, hero, heroine, villain, clothing, vehicle, company, animal, food, product, brand, and dialogue (block  3367 ). 
     The detailed flow chart of  FIG. 83  illustrates further embodiment features  3370 , including previously described operations  3303 ,  3304 ,  3306 ,  3307  that may be combined with enabling a prospective recipient of the derivative version to implement the collective replacement (block  3371 ), and with enabling the prospective recipient to choose between two or more groups of specified substitute altered content (block  3372 ). Another possible feature may include requiring a fee or other valuable consideration from the prospective recipient (block  3373 ). 
     Additional process possibilities may include identifying a group of one or more of the following type of related content elements: textual, verbal, audio, musical, visual image, live action, reenactment, simulation, and animation (block  3379 ). Some implementations may further include identifying a composite media work having a group of one or more of the following type of related content elements: related set of designated aspects, related set of designated components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings (block  3374 ). 
     Also depicted in  FIG. 83  are further possible enhancements, including obtaining specified substitute altered content suitable for incorporation as an integral component of the derivative version (block  3376 ). As shown by arrow  3382 , such specified substitute altered content may be further utilized in connection with various groupings of related content elements (e.g., see block  3374 ) in a composite media work. Another possible enhancement may include obtaining specified substitute altered content that includes a product or service or activity associated with a real-world venture (block  3377 ). As shown by arrow  3383 , such specified substitute altered content may be further utilized in connection with various groupings of related content elements (e.g., see block  3374 ) in a composite media work. 
     A further possible enhancement may include obtaining specified substitute altered content to publicize or promote a topic related to a real-world venture (block  3378 ). As shown by arrow  3381 , such specified substitute altered content may be further utilized in connection with various groupings of related content elements (e.g., see block  3374 ) in a composite work. 
       FIG. 84  illustrates an exemplary computer program product embodiment that includes one or more computer programs with instructions encoded on signal-bearing media to execute a process (block  3386 ). Such an exemplary process may include identifying a composite media work having a group of related content elements feasible for alteration, wherein the related content elements form a constituent portion of the composite media work (block  3387 ); and obtaining access to substitute altered content designated for collective replacement in a derivative version of the composite media work (block  3388 ). Additional program process features may include implementing incorporation of the substitute altered content as a collective replacement of the constituent portion in the derivative version, pursuant to applicable alteration guidelines (block  3389 ). 
     Some program product implementations may further include signal-bearing storage media for encoding the instructions to execute an exemplary process (block  3392 ). Another implementation possibility may include signal-bearing communication media for encoding the instructions to execute an exemplary process (block  3394 ). 
     It will be understood from the drawings and descriptions herein that many possible operational benefits may be obtained with programmed process instructions. For example, some computerized components and programmed applications may provide for maintaining applicable alteration guidelines regarding collective replacement of one or more of the following type of related content elements: related set of designated aspects, related set of designated components, identical objects, same object in different scenes, and same object in different settings. Other programmed features may include maintaining applicable alteration guidelines regarding collective replacement of one or more of the following type of related content elements: textual, verbal, visual, image, audio, musical, live action, reenactment, simulation, and animation. 
     A further programmed process may include maintaining applicable alteration guidelines regarding collective replacement of one or more of the following type of related content elements: brand, trademark, service mark, copyrighted work, name, company name, identity, symbol, commercial symbol, icon, logotype, trade logo, trade dress, packaging, label, emblem, insignia, acronym, abbreviation, certification, MPAA rating, ESRB rating, proprietary rating, government rating, slogan, jingle, animation, animated character, copyrighted item, and personage. 
     It will be understood that programmed process instructions may be implemented for collective replacement (e.g., addition, deletion, modification, replacement, etc.) of various groups of related alterable component elements and designated aspects of a composite media work (e.g., derivative versions thereof), and the exemplary recitation of such a group of related content elements suitable for programmed processing is not intended to be limiting but may be varied depending on the circumstances. In some instances such a group of related content elements may be associated with a real-world venture (e.g., real-world entity, real-world person, etc.), and may be incorporated in a constituent portion of a derivative version to publicize or promote a topic related to the real-world venture. 
     Referring to the schematic block diagram of  FIG. 85 , an exemplary system embodiment may include capture module  3500  and interface  3502  that is accessible to a user/operator  3504  or other appropriate party. The capture module  3500  may include many types of devices capable of obtaining (e.g., creating, storing, retrieving, combining, etc.) substitute promotional content  3506 , including but not limited to camera modules, microphones, television units (e.g., receiver, transmitter), camcorders, multi-function hybrid cell phones, server systems, CAD units, etc. The capture module  3500  may include editor module  3520  as part of an integral or collective unit. Cooperative interaction may be provided via a communication interconnect  3524  in order to facilitate the editing of a composite media work  3522  that results in providing a derivative version output  3526 . 
     The substitute promotional content  3506  may be obtained from newly captured content  3512  as well as from media content located in internal storage  3508 , removable storage  3509  or remote storage device  3511 . Newly captured content may include separate or combined exemplary data input elements such as audio  3513 , video  3514 , text  3515 , live  3516  and recorded  3517  content. Of course it will be understood that newly captured content  3512  may be used separately and also used in combination with previously captured content obtained from various storage locations  3508 ,  3509 ,  3511  in order to create the substitute promotional content  3506 . The examples given are for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to be limiting. 
     The exemplary system embodiment of  FIG. 85  may include data records  3545  that are linked to computerized apparatus  3530  having an access interface  3532  for user  3533 . The access interface  3532  may also provide an interactive communication link with appropriate interested parties via transceiver  3534 . Such data records  3545  may include informational data regarding one or more composite media works  3546 , and may further include content modification guidelines  3548  applicable to such composite media works  3546 . 
     The computerized apparatus  3530  illustrated in the exemplary embodiment of  FIG. 89  may be operatively coupled to capture module  3500  and editor module  3520 . It will be understood that various data management and data processing functions may be accomplished by computerized apparatus  3530  which includes processor  3535 , memory  3536 , one or more applications  3537 , controller  3538 , and management module  3539 . Of course other local or remote computerized devices may also be used for such data management and data processing functions regarding substitute promotional content  3506  and its incorporation into a derivative version output  3526 . 
     Referring to the schematic diagram of  FIG. 86 , additional possible embodiment features are depicted regarding the data records  3545  of  FIG. 85 . For example, data records  3545   a  may be accessible via a direct access interface  3550  as well as from an external communication terminal  3588  via link  3589 . Additional accessibility may be provided from an Internet web page  3586  via link  3587 . In some instances accessibility may also be provided via link  3583  from composite media work version  3582 . 
       FIG. 86  also illustrates additional possible features that may be included in the informational data regarding composite media works  3546  of  FIG. 85 . For example, the informational data regarding composite media works  3546   a  may include identification of one or more composite media works  3570 , as well as the following related information regarding such composite media works: non-alterable constituent portions  3572 , alterable constituent portions with promotional content  3574 , content elements regarding real-world topics  3575 , and groups of related promotional content elements  3576 . Additional informational data regarding alterable content elements in such composite media works may relate to associated real-world persons  3578  and associated real-world entities  3579 . Other possible data records may provide a listing of current derivative versions  3580  of such composite media works. 
       FIG. 86  also illustrates additional possible data features that may be included in the content modification guidelines  3548  of  FIG. 85 . For example, detailed information regarding content modification guidelines  3548   a  applicable to certain composite media works (e.g., see identification of composite media works  3570 ) may include primary authorization rights  3552 , secondary authorization rights  3554 , and applicable alteration criteria  3556 . Further detailed information regarding the content modification guidelines  3548   a  for such composite media works may include derivative version target distribution  3558 , derivative version limitations  3559 , and promotional content limitations  3562 . 
     Other possible types of information may include approved/authorized substitute promotional content  3564  and content substitution approval techniques  3566  regarding such composite media works. It will be understood that various representations of substitute promotional content can be considered for incorporation as well as actually incorporated in a derivative version of a composite media work. For example, various different representative exemplars (e.g., story board, printout, still frames, thumbnail excerpt, analog file, digital file, merged file, screen display, textual transcript, etc.) of such substitute promotional content may be transmitted, displayed, viewed, considered (e.g., rejected, partially reject, etc), authorized, approved (e.g., pre-approved), and ultimately incorporated in accordance with applicable modification guidelines  3548  and approval techniques  3566 . 
     Referring to the schematic block diagram of  FIG. 87 , an exemplary embodiment of a media markup system  4000  that is depicted may include data records  4005  having various pertinent data regarding alteration of component elements in a derivative version of a composite media work. For example, such data records  4005  may include alteration criteria  4006 , primary authorization rights  4007 , and secondary authorization rights  4008 . 
     Exemplary composite media work(s) parameters  4010  may include alterable aspect(s)  4012 , alterable element(s)  4103 , alterable group set(s)  4014 , alterable two-dimensional area(s)  4016 , alterable three-dimensional region(s)  4017 , as well as alterable static content  4018 , and alterable active content  4019  (e.g. dynamic content, moving content, interactive content). 
     Exemplary archive records  4020  may include a media work(s) library  4021  as well as various derivative version(s)  4022  of a particular composite media work. Various searching, processing and editing operations may be possible via communication links with computerized apparatus  4025  that may have an editor module  4026  as well as a management module  4028  that may include a computerized search application  4029 . 
     With respect to creating new derivative versions, a capture module  4030  may be configured to receive previously captured content  4032  as well as newly captured content  4033  in order to obtain and transfer substitute altered content  4034  to the computerized apparatus  4025 . 
     Various search, display, processing and editing functions regarding possible audio/visual, audio, or video alterations of a media work may be facilitated by providing operable coupling between the computerized apparatus  4025  and an existing media frame in edit mode  4040 . Additional user functionality may be provided by printer  3592 , display monitor  3593  and user interface  2590  that are linked to the existing media frame during edit mode  4040 . In that regard, an operable coupling may also be provided between the computerized apparatus  4025  and an resultant media frame in edit mode  4060 . 
     Possible alteration functions are schematically illustrated in  FIG. 87 . For example, a fixed element  4041  will remain unchanged in the resultant frame  4060  after an editing operation; an alterable two dimensional (2-D) area and/or alterable three dimensional (3-D) region  4042  may include altered 2-D or 3-D content  4062 ; a deletion of a person  4044  in the existing media frame  4040  may result in a new replaced person  4064 ; an alterable object  4046  may appear in modified form  4066 ; a static element  4048  may appear as a relocated modified static element  4068 ; an active group set  4049  may appear as a modified active group set  2069  (e.g., additional or reduced number of group members); and a newly added element  4070  may now appear in the resultant frame  4069 . 
     Various identifier schemes may be implemented to facilitate user identification of possible content alteration as well as already implemented content alteration. This may be accomplished, for example, by visual or other types of pointers  4047 ,  4067 ; by a highlighted boundary  4065 ; by a coded pattern (e.g., see  4069  compared with  4049 ). 
     Various techniques for providing metadata may also be used to facilitate an associated identification of content alteration status as well as provide alteration authorization information. Such metadata may be directly integrated with an object (see  4045 ), superimposed on an element (see  4048 ,  4068 ), as well as collectively associated on media and integrated within the viewing frame (see  4050 ). Another possibility is for frame metadata and/or element metadata  4071  to be associated on media and integrated outside the viewing frame. 
     Other identifier schemes (including object/area/region identification symbols. etc. and pertinent metadata) my be provided through user interfaces  3590 ,  3595  to a user via display monitors  3593 ,  3596 , viewing filter  3598 , and printer  3590 . 
     The schematic block diagram of  FIG. 88  illustrates additional exemplary embodiment features for a media markup system  4075 . An exemplary computerized apparatus  4076  accessible by user  4087  through access interface  4088  may include processor  4077 , memory  4078 , controller  4079 , search application(s)  4089  and management module  4090 . Additional operational components may include display  4016  and printer  5017 . 
     The computerized apparatus  4076  may be operably coupled to updated archive records  4080  that include informational data regarding existing media work(s)  4081 , alterable audio content  4082 , alterable video content  4083 , and alterable audio/video content  4084 . Other possible records may include altered derivative version(s)  4085  of various media works, as well as index records for alterable content  4086  in such derivative versions. Searching, processing, manipulation and editing functions may enable user access via interface  5008  to media work scene or frame or element exemplar(s)  4091  of composite media work versions. Such access for a remote user  5002  may be accomplished with a smart terminal  5003  or the like via transceiver  5004  and network  5004 . The identity markup techniques may be implemented on an audio/visual stream or track  4092 , video stream or track  4093 , audio stream or track  4094 , scene markup  4096 , frame markup  4097 , or element markup  4098 . 
     The schematic representation of  FIG. 88  also illustrates an exemplary lookup table for alterable portion(s)  5020  that may include various pertinent data regarding alterable content in a media work. Such data may include run-time location  5022 , element(s) identification  5023 , static/active aspects  5024 , and pixel area/pixel region  5026 . Appropriate correlation of such alterable content components with their associated primary authorization rights  5033 , secondary authorization rights  5035 , and content modification guidelines  5037  may be accomplished by various types of authorization links  5030  such as pointer links  5032 ,  5034 ,  5036 . 
     It will be understood that accessibility to alterable or already altered derivative versions of media works in different locations is enabled via communication links with internal storage  5010 , removable storage  5012  and remote storage devices  5014  (e.g., wired/wireless connections, etc.). 
     The schematic block diagram of  FIG. 89  illustrates additional exemplary features of a possible embodiment for a media markup system  5050 . A computerized apparatus  5070  may be accessible through user interface  5072  and include edit module  5073 , search application  5074 , and management module  5075 . The computerized apparatus  5070  may be operably coupled to data records  5055  that include a media work(s) library  5061  as well as linked to altered derivative versions(s)  5078  of composite media works in order to process, search, manipulate and edit various types of substitute altered content  5079 . 
     The data records  5055  may include identify information as well as exemplars, etc. regarding alterable audio content  5052 , alterable visual content  5054 , and alterable audio/visual content  5056 . Such data may be collected and organized as part of an alterable content lookup table  5060  that is linked for purposes of correlation to applicable authorization data records. For example, topical alteration criteria  5062  may be linked by pointer  5063  to the alterable content lookup table  5060 ; topical primary authorization rights  5064  may by linked by pointer  5065  to the alterable content lookup table  5060 ; and topical secondary authorization rights  5066  may be linked by pointer  5067  to the alterable content lookup table  5060 . Obtaining a determination of an authorization status regarding an alterable media work or any alterable portion thereof may be accomplished by computerized apparatus  5070  and its operational components and communication links. 
     An exemplary embodiment of a media player and editor unit  5080  depicted in  FIG. 89  may include various types of functional components including printer  5082 , display monitor  5083 , viewing filter  5084 . In that regard an existing version of a media work  5086  not already available in the media work(s) library  5061  or the altered derivative version(s)  5078  may be accessible to the media player &amp; editor  5080  as well as to computerized apparatus  5070  by downloading through a media drive  5087 . 
     Additional possible components included in the media player and editor  5080  may include modules that enable a user to activate alterable element display mode  5100 , isolate visual segment/track  5102 , freeze frame control  5106 , audio stream/track only  5108 , video stream/track only  5109 , active element select  5110 , run-time counter  5114 , static element select  5112 , and group set select/display  5116 . Additional functional activation controls may include activation of alterable element stream/track  5121 , alterable audio/visual stream/track  5121 , edit audio select  5122 , edit video select  5124 , edit scene select  5126 , and edit frame select  5128 . 
     Additional alterable content identification and its related authorization status may be provided by metadata modules that include alteration metadata for a selected scene  5092  (e.g., alterations regarding audio  5093 , video  5094  and audio/visual  5095  media scene components). Other metadata modules may include alteration metadata for a selected frame  5096  (e.g., alterations regarding audio  5097 , video  5098  and audio/visual  5099  media frame components). 
     The schematic timing diagram of  FIG. 90  illustrates a further exemplary correlated audio/visual markup scheme  5150 . For example, an audio stream  5155  may include various data track components such as an alterable speaking voice  5156  identified by header  5157  and footer  5158 , fixed voice narration  5162 , non-alterable background music  5165 , alterable on/off music  5165  (identified as flagged data portion  5166 ), and fixed silent sound track  5168 . 
     A video stream  5170  may include various data track components such as an alterable visual person  5171  identified by header  5172  and footer  5173 , alterable clothing logo  5175  (identified as flagged data portion  5176 ), non-alterable visual people group  5178 , and alterable static visual log  5186  (identified by header  5188 ). Other data tract components included in video stream  5170  may include non-alterable visual background  5190 , and alterable active product display  5192  identified by embedded markup icon  5194 ). 
     It will be understood that further identification of related alterable (or fixed) segments may be accomplished by using a timeline marker  5180  that is coordinated with run-time  5184  in order to identify and correlate synchronized alterable segments  5182 . 
     The schematic timing diagram of  FIG. 91  illustrates another exemplary variant audio/visual markup scheme  5200 . For example, a fixed audio stream  5210  may include fixed background music  5211 , fixed silent music track  5212 , and fixed voice narration  5214 . A fixed video stream  5215  may include a fixed static building  5216 , and a fixed logo on an active vehicle  5218 . 
     An alterable audio stream  5225  may include an alterable speaking voice  5226  identified by header  5227  and footer  5228 , and alterable sound effect  5232  identified by flagged data portion  5240 . An alterable video stream  5235  may include an alterable visual person  5236  identified by header  5237  and footer  5238 , and alterable static product display  5239  identified by flagged data portion  5240 . 
     It will be understood that further identification of related alterable (or fixed) segments may be accomplished by using a timeline marker  5221  that is coordinated with run-time  5220  in order to identify and correlate synchronized alterable segments. 
     A further exemplary depiction of another possible variant audio/visual markup scheme  5250  is shown in the schematic timing diagram of  FIG. 92 . Fixed audio/visual stream(s) may include fixed background music  5253 , fixed background noise track  5254 , fixed beverage container brand  5256 , fixed voice narration  5257 , and fixed real persons having a fixed dialog  5258 . 
     Alterable audio/video stream(s) may include an alterable animated character  5263  identified by header  5264  and footer  5265 , and an alterable static product display  5268  and alterable static hotel brand setting  5269  (both identified by flagged data portions  5286 ). Additional alterable components may include alterable dialog by animated person  5272  identified by header  5273  and footer  5274 , and alterable close-up romantic encounter scene  5276  identified by an embed markup icon  5277 . 
     An exemplary feature may include a synchronized metadata stream for alterable content  5290  that provides a linked association with the related alterable media portion (see dotted arrows). Such synchronization is possible based on a timeline marker  5282  coordinated with run-time  5280 . In some instances the related metadata for alterable content stream(s)  5288  may be available for access on storage media located separately and or remotely from the actual media data streams/tracks. 
     The schematic timing diagram of  FIG. 93  illustrates a further exemplary variant audio/visual markup scheme  5300 . For example, a multi-track audio stream  5305  may include over-writeable background music track  5306 , fixed background-sounds track  5308 , fixed dialog track for male personage  5312 , fixed narration track  5314 , and alterable dialog track for female personage  5315 . Also included may be vacant track(s) for future derivative work  5316 , and fixed track with alterable aspects/elements/scenes  5318 . 
     It will be understood that separately located metadata markup for alterable content  5346  may be provided for the alterable content segments of multi-track audio stream  5305 . In some instances it may be desirable to provide associated metadata markup for fixed content  5344 . 
     Also as depicted in  FIG. 93 , a multi-track video stream  5325  may include a fixed animated character(s) track  5326 , fixed vacant animated track  5328 , alterable special visual effects track  5330 , fixed hotel setting track with alterable hotel brand/logo elements  5332 , and alterable product display track for hotel setting  5334 . Additional video stream tracks may include an alterable track for stun scene depicting tragic accident in hotel setting  5336 . 
     A further possibility for alterable content may include a default close-up romantic encounter scene track  5338  along with a synchronized optional close-up romantic encounter scene track  5339 . Such synchronized alteration of media content may be achieved by a timeline marker  5341  coordinated with run-time  5340  in connection with a synchronized segment interval  5342 . 
     The schematic block diagram of  FIG. 94  illustrates an exemplary media display frame for visual components  5350 . For example, an alterable 2-D static object area  5352  may be identified by a boundary outline  5354  as well as an icon identifier hyperlink  5356  that has a communication link to a separate data record of associated 2-D object markup metadata  5358 . An alterable 3-D active object region  5360  may be identified by a boundary outline  5362  as well as an icon identifier hyperlink  5364  that has a communication link to a separate data record of associated 3-D object markup metadata  5366 . 
     A pixel grid row/column identifier scheme for a first object  5370  may function as an identifier associated with different pixel illumination/color values  5372 ,  5374  of an alterable object. In some instances hidden metadata  5371  may be directly integrated with the pixel representation of the alterable first object  5370 . A group set of fractal pattern identifiers for related objects  5375  may be associated with embedded metadata for the related objects  5390 . 
     Another example of an identifier markup scheme provides a radial identifier scheme for second object(s)  5380  that may include radial coordinates  5383 ,  5384  that define a predictable geometric outline  5382  for an alterable content portion. Other radial coordinates  5387 ,  5388  may be used to define a random outline  5386  for an alterable content portion. As still another example, an icon identifier hyperlink  5392  for a frame or scene may be connected with a separately located associated data record for alterable video frame/scene markup metadata  5394 . 
     Another schematic block diagram illustrated in  FIG. 95  shows an exemplary media display frame for audio components. For example, different distinguishable symbols/icons/indicia, etc. may be used as alterable audio portion identifiers. Thus, one such identifier markup symbol for default music stream  5402  may be linked to its related embedded metadata  5404 . Another such identifier markup symbol for optional music stream  5406  may be linked to its related embedded metadata  5408 . A further such identifier markup symbol for hero&#39;s alterable voice stream may be linked to its related hidden embedded metadata  5412 . Still another such identifier markup symbol for alterable narration  5416  may be linked to its related externally accessible alterable narration metadata  5418 . 
     It will be understood that in some instances a collective distinguishable icon markup identifier hyperlink  5426  for an alterable segment (e.g. media frame, scene) may provide a communication link to alterable audio frame/scene markup metadata  5428 . Also it may be desirable to provide a distinguishable icon markup identifier hyperlink  5422  associated via a communication link to fixed audio stream metadata  5424 . 
     It will be understood that the exemplary system embodiments disclosed herein provide a markup system for visual content alteration in a media work that may include a derivative version of the media work having a recognizable markup indicator configured to identify alterable visual content included in the derivative version, and a data record of applicable authorization data regarding a possible incorporation in another derivative work of a deletion or addition or modification or replacement of the identified alterable visual content. Also disclosed herein are exemplary system features that may include a correlation link between the recognizable markup indicator and the applicable authorization data, and computerized apparatus operably coupled to the derivative version and to the data record. 
     Some exemplary system embodiments may further include a metadata record associated with the recognizable markup indicator, and in some instances a record of content modification guidelines associated with the recognizable markup indicator. Additional exemplary system features disclosed herein include a record of primary authorization rights regarding the alterable visual content, and a record of secondary authorization rights regarding one or more altered visual elements to be included in another derivative version. 
     Of course, all exemplary features are for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to be limiting. 
     Referring now to the high level flow chart of  FIG. 96 , an exemplary process embodiment  5440  may provide a markup method for alteration of a selected segment in a media work (block  5441 ), including determining an authorization status for alterable promotional content of the media work wherein the alterable promotional content includes a particular topic or category related to a real-world entity or real-world person (block  5443 ); and providing an identifier scheme associated with the alterable promotional content of a particular derivative version of the media work, which identifier scheme is indicative of a group of promotional audio and/or visual elements (block  5444 ). Another related aspect may include correlating the group of promotional audio and/or visual elements with the determined authorization status (block  5445 ). 
     Additional process features may include indicating a particular location of the promotional audio and/or visual elements capable of alteration by deletion or addition or modification or replacement (block  5446 ). In some instances a further exemplary process feature may include indicating the particular topic of the promotional audio and/or visual elements capable of alteration by deletion or addition or modification or replacement (block  5447 ). Another possible process feature may include indicating the particular category of the promotional audio and/or visual elements capable of alteration by deletion or addition or modification or replacement (block  5448 ). 
     Some exemplary process embodiments may further include making a determination of the authorization status based on one or more of the following types of approval techniques: confirmation by designated approval entity, pre-approval of altered element(s), rating of altered content, acquiescence during review procedure, non-objection by primary authorization rights owner, permission by owner of substituted content, payment of required fee, barter-type arrangement, mutual alteration permissions, content exchange, temporal precondition, temporal selection, recipient selection, distributor consent, compliance with applicable alteration criteria, altering required group set of elements (block  5449 ). 
     Referring to the more detailed flow chart of  FIG. 97 , additional possible process features  5450  may include previously described operations  5443 ,  5444 ,  5445  in combination with correlating an alterable promotional object element with its determined authorization status (block  5451 ). Other possible process features may include correlating one or more two-dimensional object element areas with their determined authorization status (block  5452 ), and correlating one or more three-dimensional object element regions with their determined authorization status (block  5453 ). 
     Some exemplary implementations may include correlating a group set of alterable promotional object elements with their determined authorization status, which group set includes related alterable promotional object elements in different media segments or scenes of the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5454 ). 
     Also illustrated in  FIG. 97  are additional possible exemplary embodiment features, including correlating an alterable promotional media frame with its determined authorization status (block  5457 ). A further aspect may include correlating one or more related sequences of alterable promotional media frames with their determined authorization status, which alterable promotional media frames include one or more static object elements (block  5458 ). Additional exemplary aspects may include correlating one or more related sequences of alterable promotional media frames with their determined authorization status, which alterable promotional media frames include one or more of the following type of active object elements: moving object, dynamic object, interactive object, interactive graphical element, interactive icon, content place-holder, exchangeable element, interactive application (block  5459 ). In some instances an implementation may also include correlating an alterable promotional media scene with the determined authorization status (block  5455 ). 
     The detailed flow chart of  FIG. 98  illustrates additional exemplary process features  5460 , including previously described operations  5443 ,  5444 ,  5445  along with correlating an alterable promotional media segment with its determined authorization status (block  5461 ). Additional related aspects may include correlating alterable promotional content of at least two synchronized media tracks with their determined authorization status (block  5462 ), and correlating alterable promotional content of at least two synchronized media streams with their determined authorization status (block  5463 ). 
     Further possible implementation features may include correlating an alterable promotional media stream or alterable promotional media track with their determined authorization status (block  5464 ). In some instances an exemplary process may provide authorization data regarding the alterable promotional content, which authorization data is stored externally relative to the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5468 ). A related aspect may include providing a link between the alterable promotional content and the externally stored authorization data (block  5469 ). 
     Additional possible process features may include providing metadata associated with the alterable promotional content, which metadata is stored externally from the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5466 ). Another illustrated process example may include providing metadata associated with one or more fixed content portions of the particular derivative version of the media work, which fixed content portions are not available for alteration (block  5467 ). 
     Referring to the illustrated embodiment features  5470  of  FIG. 99 , the previously described process features  5443 ,  5444 ,  5445  as shown in combination with providing metadata associated with the alterable promotional content (block  5471 ), and also providing metadata incorporated in the particular version of the designated media work (block  5472 ). Additional possible aspects may include providing metadata incorporated in one or more media frames of the particular version of the designated media work (block  5473 ), providing metadata incorporated in one or more media segments or scenes or elements of the particular version of the designated media work (block  5474 ), and providing metadata incorporated with one or more object elements of the particular version of the designated media work (block  5476 ). 
     In some instances an illustrated embodiment may include providing metadata incorporated in one or more alterable media tracks or alterable media streams of the particular version of the designated media work (block  5478 ). Other exemplary aspects may include providing metadata incorporated in a synchronized media stream or synchronized media track of the particular version of the designated media work (block  5477 ). 
     Additional exemplary embodiment features  5480  are depicted in the detailed flow chart of  FIG. 100 , including previous described process components  5443 ,  5444 ,  5445 , in combination with providing a lookup table associated with the alterable promotional content (block  5481 ). Other possible implementation features may include providing a link to primary authorization rights data regarding the alterable promotional content in the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5484 ), providing a link to content modification guidelines data regarding the alterable promotional content in the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5482 ), and providing a link to secondary authorization rights data regarding the one or more altered promotional elements to be included in the another derivative version (block  5486 ). 
     In some instances an exemplary embodiment may further include providing one or more of the following types of identifier parameters regarding the category or location for the alterable promotional content: temporal reference, run-time location, relationship, audio signature, attribute(s), element description, static aspect, active aspect, dynamic aspect, interactive aspect, pixel area, pixel grid coordinates, radial coordinates, two-dimensional area, pixel region, three-dimensional region, associated real-world entity, associated real-world person, group set of objects (block  5488 ). 
     Referring to the high level exemplary embodiment features  5490  of  FIG. 101 , a possible computer program product may provide computer readable media bearing encoded instructions for executing a process (block  5491 ). Such an exemplary process may include determining an authorization status for alterable promotional content of a particular derivative version of the media work; wherein the alterable promotional content includes a particular topic or category related to a real-world entity or real-world person (block  5492 ), and accessing a markup identifier incorporated with the particular derivative version of the media work, which markup identifier is indicative of the alterable promotional content that includes a group of alterable audio and/or visual elements (block  5493 ). A further exemplary aspect may include correlating the group of alterable audio and/or visual elements with the determined authorization status (block  5494 ). 
     Additional computerized process components may include enabling access to embedded or external metadata associated with the group of alterable audio and/or visual elements (block  5496 ), and enabling access to content modification guidelines data regarding the alterable promotional content (block  5498 ). In some instances exemplary process components may further include enabling access to primary authorization rights regarding the group of alterable audio and/or visual elements (block  5497 ), and enabling access to secondary authorization rights regarding altered promotional content to be included in another derivative version (block  5499 ). 
     Referring to the high level flow chart of  FIG. 102 , an exemplary process embodiment  3100  may provide a content substitution method for media works (block  3102 ) that includes identifying a constituent portion of a composite media work (block  3104 ), wherein the constituent portion is capable of incorporating a content alteration of one or more alterable component elements (block  2106 ). An additional possible process feature may include providing accessibility to applicable alteration guidelines regarding a proposed derivative version of the composite media work having substitute content to publicize or promote a topic related to a real-world venture (block  3108 ). 
     The exemplary embodiment  3170  depicted in  FIG. 103  depicts a computer program product including signal-bearing media having encoded instructions for executing a process (block  3172 ), wherein such a programmed process may include providing accessibility to content alteration criteria applicable to one or more component elements or designated aspects included in a constituent portion of a composite media work (block  3174 ), and identifying an alterable component element or designated aspect feasible for alteration (block  3176 ). A further exemplary operational feature may include facilitating access to such content alteration criteria to determine compliance regarding a proposed derivative version incorporating substitute content to publicize or promote a topic related to a real-world venture (block  3178 ). 
     Referring to the exemplary embodiment  3400  depicted in  FIG. 104 , possible process features provide an implementation method for incorporating promotional content in a media work (block  3402 ), including identifying a composite media work having a constituent portion capable of incorporating content associated with a real-world entity or real-world person (block  3403 ), and obtaining specified substitute promotional content for possible incorporation in the constituent portion of a derivative version of the composite media work (block  3404 ). Other possible enhancements may include obtaining specified substitute promotional content that includes one or more content elements that publicize or promote a particular topic related to the real-world entity or real-world person (block  3405 ), and implementing incorporation of the specified substitute promotional content in the derivative version in accordance with applicable modification guidelines regarding the composite media work (block  3406 ). 
     The exemplary embodiment  3470  illustrated in  FIG. 105  depicts a computer program product including one or more computer programs having instructions encoded on signal-bearing media to execute a process (block  3472 ). A possible programmed process may include identifying a composite media work having a constituent portion capable of incorporating content associated with a real-world entity or real-world person (block  3473 ); and obtaining access to substitute promotional content suitable for an addition or deletion or modification or replacement of content in the constituent portion of a derivative version of the composite media work (block  3474 ), wherein the substitute promotional content includes one or more content elements that publicize or promote a particular topic related to the real-world entity or real-world person (block  3475 ). 
     Another possible programmed process feature may include confirming that the substitute promotional content is deemed to be in compliance with applicable modification guidelines regarding the composite media work (block  3476 ). 
     The high level flow chart of  FIG. 106  illustrates an exemplary process embodiment  3480  that may include providing an alteration method for incorporating substitute promotional content in media works (block  3482 ), and obtaining substitute promotional content that has been approved or authorized for possible incorporation in a constituent portion of a composite media work (block  3483 ). 
     Some embodiments may further include obtaining such substitute promotional content, wherein the substitute promotional content publicizes or promotes a real-world topic (block  3484 ). A further possible enhancement may include editing the composite media work by incorporating the substitute promotional content in the constituent portion of a derivative version of the composite media work in accordance with applicable modification guidelines (block  3485 ). 
     The schematic diagram of  FIG. 107  shows an exemplary system embodiment for maintaining various data records  3670  regarding audio and/or visual substitution options in connection with composite media works. The data records  3670  may be managed and viewed via a direct access interface  3671 , and may include identification of composite media works  3672  that are capable of authorized content alteration. Other information included in the exemplary system records regarding derivative works may include non-alterable audio and/or visual component elements  3673 , alterable audio and/or visual component elements  3674 , as well as groups of alterable audio and/or visual content elements  3675 . Additional record categories may include one or more default sets of related audio and/or visual content elements  3676 , and one or more replacement sets of alternative audio and/or visual elements  3677 . 
     In some embodiments the system records may further include a listing of associated real-world persons or real-world entities or real-world ventures  3687 . Another possible record may include one or more associated real-world topics  3679  for the optional audio and/or visual content. Further exemplary records may include one or more categories of alterable audio and/or visual content  3680 , and a listing of visual and/or aural markup indicators  3681  for alterable audio and/or visual content. 
     The schematic diagram of  FIG. 107  further illustrates exemplary data records  3670  that may include primary authorization rights  3683  for an original version of identified optional audio and/or visual content, and may also include secondary authorization rights  3684  for an altered version of identified optional audio and/or visual content. 
     Additional data possibilities may include applicable alteration guidelines  3685  for identified optional audio and/or visual content, derivative version limitations  3686 , and updated compliance status  3687  for the various derivative works. In that regard the data records  3670  may be accessible via a status link  3699  for an original version of a composite media work  3698 , and may also be accessible via a status link  3697  for an altered version of a composite media work  3696 . 
     It will be understood that both read and/or write accessibility to interested parties will help to assure the accuracy of information maintained in the data records  3670 . Such accessibility may in some instances be provided via a communication link  3695  from an Internet web page  3694 , and may also be provided via an interface link  3693  from an external communication terminal  3692 . Of course, other types of access links may be provided depending on the circumstances. 
     Additional types of informational data records in some instances may include a compensation rate (e.g., payment, consideration, etc.) for alterable audio and/or visual elements  3688 , a listing of user-activated alterable audio and/or visual elements  3689 , as well as a possible listing of programmed alterable audio and/or visual elements  3691  (e.g., automated, predetermined, contingent, etc.). 
     Of course certain types of informational data records may be deemed unnecessary in some embodiments, and additional information data records may be helpful in other embodiments depending on the circumstances. It should be understood that the exemplary system devices and modules shown in the drawings and described herein are for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to be limiting. 
     It will be understood that exemplary systems are disclosed herein for possible content alteration of a composite media work having one or more optional audio and/or visual component elements that are feasible for alteration and are included in a constituent portion of the composite media work. Some embodiments may include applicable alteration guidelines for one or more derivative works that include an original or altered version of the optional audio and/or visual component elements. In some instances a system may include a data record of compliance data regarding the applicable alteration guidelines, wherein the data record is maintained to be accessible to an interested party. 
     Additional exemplary system embodiments disclosed herein for implementing audio and/or visual content alteration of a media work may include a composite media work having a constituent component configured to include one or more optional audio and/or visual elements, and a capture device having a capability to obtain specified optional audio and/or visual content confirmed to be in compliance with applicable alteration guidelines regarding possible audio content alteration of the composite media work. Other possible system components may include an editor module operatively coupled to the capture device and configured to incorporate the specified optional audio and/or visual content in a derivative version of the composite media work. Another system feature may provide a data record of status information regarding the confirmed compliance with the applicable alteration guidelines. 
     It will be further understood that the various process components disclosed herein may be incorporated in one or more computer programs having instructions encoded on computer readable media to execute a process that may include identifying a composite media work having one or more related audio and/or visual content elements feasible for alteration, wherein the related content elements form a constituent portion of the composite media work. Additional instructions may further execute a process that includes maintaining a first data record of applicable alteration guidelines for one or more derivative works that include an original or altered version of the identified optional audio and/or visual content, and maintaining a second data record of compliance data for the one or more derivative works regarding applicable alteration guidelines. 
     Other possible process embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented in computer readable media bearing encoded instructions for executing a process that includes identifying a composite media work having a constituent component configured to include one or more optional audio and/or visual elements, obtaining specified optional audio content confirmed to be in compliance with applicable alteration guidelines regarding possible audio and/or visual content alteration of the composite media work, and incorporating the specified optional audio and/or visual content in a derivative version of the composite media work. Other programmed process operations may include maintaining a data record of status information regarding the confirmed compliance with the applicable alteration guidelines. 
     Referring to the exemplary embodiment features  5500  depicted in the flow chart of  FIG. 108 , possible process features may provide a markup method for promotional content in a media work (block  5501 ) that includes determining an authorization status for promotional visual content of a particular derivative version of the media work, wherein the promotional visual content includes one or more alterable content elements that publicize or promote a topic related to a real-world venture or real-world entity or real-world person (block  5502 ). Another process aspect may include providing an identifier scheme that includes a recognizable markup indicator associated with the promotional visual content (block  5503 ). Additional operational features may include correlating the promotional visual content with its determined authorization status (block  5504 ), and incorporating a recognizable markup indicator into the particular derivative version (block  5505 ). Other illustrated process aspects my include incorporating the recognizable markup indicator that is visible by human perception (block  5506 ), and incorporating the recognizable markup indicator that is detectable by a machine-like scanner or sensor (block  5507 ). 
     In some instances, an exemplary process may include providing one or more of the following types of identifier parameters regarding a category or location for the alterable content element: temporal reference, run-time location, relationship, attribute(s), element description, static aspect, active aspect, dynamic aspect, interactive aspect, pixel area, pixel grid coordinates, radial coordinates, two-dimensional area, pixel region, three-dimensional region, associated real-world entity, associated real-world person, group set of objects (block  5508 ). 
     The more detailed flow chart of  FIG. 109  illustrates various process features  5510  that include previously described operations  5502 ,  5503 ,  5504 ,  5505  along with indicating a location of an alterable visual content component capable of alteration by deletion or addition or modification or replacement (block  5511 ), and indicating a category of an alterable visual content component capable of alteration by deletion or addition or modification or replacement (block  5512 ). Another possible process feature may include making a determination of the authorization status based on one or more of the following types of approval techniques: confirmation by designated approval entity, pre-approval of altered element(s), rating of altered content, acquiescence during review procedure, non-objection by primary authorization rights owner, permission by owner of substituted content, payment of required fee, barter-type arrangement, mutual alteration permissions, content exchange, temporal precondition, temporal selection, recipient selection, distributor consent, compliance with applicable alteration criteria, altering required group set of elements (block  5513 ). 
     Further exemplary process aspects may include incorporating the recognizable markup indicator with one or more alterable media frames of the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5515 ), incorporating the recognizable markup indicator with one or more alterable media segments or media scenes of the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5516 ), and incorporating the recognizable markup indicator with an alterable visual object of the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5517 ). Other exemplary process aspects may include incorporating the recognizable markup indicator with a group set of related alterable visual object elements in different media scenes of the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5518 ). 
     Referring to the detailed flow chart of  FIG. 110 , various exemplary process features  5520  may include previously described operations  5502 ,  5503 ,  5504 ,  5505  along with incorporating the recognizable markup indicator with one or more two-dimensional visual object element areas of the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5521 ), and incorporating the recognizable markup indicator with one or more three-dimensional visual object element regions of the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5522 ). Additional process components may include incorporating the recognizable markup indicator with one or more static visual object elements of the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5523 ), and incorporating the recognizable markup indicator with one or more active visual object elements of the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5524 ). 
     Other possible process aspects illustrated in  FIG. 110  include incorporating the recognizable markup indicator with one or more of the following type of active object elements: moving object, dynamic object, interactive object, interactive graphical element, interactive icon, content place-holder, exchangeable element, interactive application (block  5526 ). Further possible process aspects may include incorporating the recognizable markup indicator with one or more of the following alterable visual content components: media frame, sequence of media frames, synchronized media track, synchronized media stream, media scene, media track, media stream, audio/visual track, audio/visual stream, video track, video stream, audio/visual packet, video packet (block  5527 ). 
     Referring to  FIG. 111 , the various illustrated process features  5530  may include previously described operations  5502 ,  5503 ,  5504 ,  5505  in combination with incorporating one or more of the following type of embedded markup indicators in a media object element or media frame or media scene to identify the alterable visual media content component: boundary outline, object highlight, fractal pattern, pointer, hidden indicia, filter-viewable indicia, visible indicia, icon, symbol, fill color, blue screen, green screen, color differentiation, background contrast, matte composite (block  5531 ). Other possible implementation features may include incorporating the visual markup indicator in a media segment exemplar or a media scene exemplar or media frame exemplar of the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5532 ). 
     Also depicted in  FIG. 111  are exemplary operational features that include providing metadata associated with the promotional visual content, which metadata is imbedded in the particular derivative version and is accessible via one or more of the following: display device, printer output, machine detection, scanner, sensor, human perception, enhanced illumination, viewing filter, hyperlink, printer output, data stream, synchronized data stream, video stream, audio/visual stream, video track, synchronized video track, audio/visual track, data packet, linked data packet, lookup table, index record (block  5533 ). 
     A further exemplary process feature may include providing an association link between the embedded metadata and one or more of the following type of alterable visual content components of the designated media work: segment, scene, frame, character, object, pixel grid location, radial coordinate location, geometric area, boundary area, background, foreground, stationary item, movable item, interactive object, dynamic object, individual item, collective group of objects, contextual markup, social network markup, brand markup, regional markup (block  5534 ). 
     Additional process embodiment features  5540  shown in  FIG. 112  include previously described operations  5502 ,  5503 ,  5504  along with providing metadata associated with the promotional visual content (block  5541 ), and providing metadata incorporated in the particular version of the designated media work (block  5542 ). Other possible process aspects may include providing metadata incorporated in one or more of the following aspects of the particular version of the designated media work: static object, active object, dynamic object, moving element, interactive component, object element, 2-D object area, 3-D object region, frame, sequence of frames, scene, track, stream, packet, lookup table, data record (block  5543 ). 
     In some instances a process embodiment may further include displaying an exemplary media frame or exemplary media scene or exemplary media segment having embedded metadata that is linked to the promotional visual content (block  5544 ), displaying an exemplary media frame or media scene or media segment having embedded metadata that is superimposed on the promotional visual content (block  5546 ), and displaying an exemplary media frame or media scene or media segment with embedded metadata located outside of a viewing frame boundary (block  5547 ). 
     Other possible process embodiments may include providing certain metadata associated with one or more fixed visual content portions of the particular derivative version of the media work, which fixed visual content portions are not available for alteration (block  5548 ). Another possible exemplary process feature may include providing metadata that is stored externally from the particular version of the designated media work (block  5549 ). 
     Referring to the detailed flow chart of  FIG. 113 , various exemplary embodiment features  5550  may include previously described operation  5502 ,  5503 ,  5504 ,  5505  along with providing another markup indicator in the particular derivative version that is associated with fixed visual content not available for alteration (block  5551 ). Another possible process aspect may include providing one or more of the following types of identifier parameters for an alterable visual content component in the particular derivative version: run-time marker, scene designation, synchronized segment, frame sequence marker, pixel grid coordinates, radial coordinates, two-dimensional area, three-dimensional region, highlighted object, object icon, object boundary, fractal pattern, data stream header, data stream footer, flagged data portion, separate alterable video track, separate alterable video stream, separate alterable video packet (block  5552 ). 
     Further process embodiment features may include providing one or more of the following types of identifier parameters regarding a category for an alterable visual content component in the particular derivative version: element description, element depiction, element illustration, character name, setting name, static aspect, active aspect, animation portion, live-acting portion, authorization grouping, real-life person association, real-life entity association, proprietary portion, public domain portion (block  5553 ). 
     Also illustrated in  FIG. 113  are exemplary operation features that include providing the correlation link that includes a pointer link to primary authorization rights data regarding the promotional visual content in the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5554 ), providing the correlation link that includes a pointer link to content modification guidelines data regarding the promotional visual content in the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5556 ), and providing the correlation link that includes a pointer link to secondary authorization rights data regarding one or more altered visual elements to be included in another derivative version (block  5557 ). 
     Referring to the embodiment features  5560  depicted in  FIG. 114 , another embodiment may provide computer readable media bearing encoded instructions for executing a markup process for promotional content in a media work (block  5561 ). Such an exemplary process may include determining an authorization status for promotional visual content of a particular derivative version of the media work, wherein the promotional visual content includes one or more alterable content elements that publicize or promote a topic related to a real-world venture or real-world entity or real-world person (block  5562 ); accessing a recognizable markup indicator incorporated into the particular derivative version of the media work to identify the promotional visual content (block  5563 ), and providing a correlation link between the recognizable markup indicator and the determined authorization status (block  5564 ). 
     Referring now to the high level flow chart of  FIG. 115 , an exemplary process embodiment  5600  of a markup method for audio content alteration in a media work may include confirming an authorization status for deletion or addition or modification or replacement of alterable audio content of a particular derivative version of the media work (block  5601 ); and providing an identifier scheme associated with an alterable audio media content component, wherein the identifier scheme includes a correlation link with the authorization status (block  5602 ). Another possible process aspect may include incorporating a recognizable visual or aural markup indicator into a portion of the particular derivative version, wherein the markup indicator identifies one or more alterable audio elements that publicize or promote a topic related to a real-world venture or real-world entity or real-world person (block  5603 ). 
     Additional possible process features may include incorporating the visual or aural markup indicator that is recognizable by human perception (block  5604 ), and in some instances incorporating the visual or aural markup indicator that is recognizable or detectable by a machine-like scanner or sensor (block  5605 ). Further exemplary embodiments may provide the identifier scheme that includes enabling a user-activated selection of the alterable audio content to be included in the particular derivative version (block  5606 ). Another possible process feature may provide the identifier scheme that includes enabling a programmed selection of the alterable audio content to be included in the particular derivative version (block  5607 ). 
     The embodiment features  5610  of  FIG. 116  include previously described operations  5601 ,  5602 ,  5603  along with providing an alterable default audio segment of the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5611 ). Other exemplary process components may include incorporating one or more alternative audio segments in the particular derivative version of the media work, each of which is identifiable by a recognizable visual or aural markup indicator as an alternative replacement for the default audio segment (block  5612 ). In some instances an implementation may include incorporating at least one or more alternative audio segments in the particular derivative version of the media work, each of which is selectable as an alternative replacement for the default audio segment (block  5613 ). 
     Other possible process components may include incorporating the at least one of the alternative audio segments on a data track or audio stream that is synchronized with the default audio segment (block  5616 ), and incorporating the at least one of the alternative audio segments on a data track or audio stream that is synchronized with the default audio segment of an audio/visual track or audio/visual stream (block  5617 ). 
     Additional possibilities for process components may include incorporating one or more alternative audio segments in the particular derivative version of the media work, each of which is selectable as an augmented addition to the default audio segment (block  5618 ), and creating a resultant audio component by mixing one or more audio tracks of existing or newly obtained or newly created audio data (block  5619 ). 
     Referring to the process embodiment features  5620  of  FIG. 117 , the previously described operations  5601 ,  5602 ,  5603  are illustrated in combination with incorporating the recognizable markup indicator with one or more alterable media frames of the particular derivative version of the media work, which alterable media frames includes at least a portion of the alterable audio media content component (block  5621 ); and incorporating a recognizable visual or aural markup indicator with one or more alterable media scenes of the particular derivative version of the media work, which alterable media scenes includes at least a portion of the alterable audio content (block  5622 ). 
     Other possible process features may include incorporating a recognizable visual or aural markup indicator with an alterable audio segment of the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5623 ), incorporating a recognizable visual or aural markup indicator with a group set of related alterable audio portions in different media scenes of the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5624 ), and incorporating a recognizable visual or aural markup indicator with one or more of the following types of alterable audio content: musical, instrumental, vocal, solo, ensemble, sound effects, environmental, narration, conversation, monologue, dialog, exclamation, profanity, potentially offensive content, unwanted noise sources (block  5626 ). 
     In some instances a process embodiment may include incorporating a recognizable visual or aural markup indicator with one or more of the following types of alterable audio content: scripted, edited, extemporaneous, live, recorded, dubbed, synthesized, transposed, silence, enhancement, echo, reverberation, translation, linked, externally associated, distortion (block  5627 ). Other possibilities may include incorporating an embedded visual or aural markup indicator in a media scene exemplar or media frame exemplar of the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5628 ). 
     Referring to exemplary process features  5630  illustrated in  FIG. 118  along with previously described operations  5601 ,  5602 ,  5603 , further process enhancements may include providing metadata associated with the alterable audio content (block  5637 ), and providing metadata incorporated in the particular version of the designated media work (block  5638 ). Other possible process aspects may include incorporating the recognizable markup indicator with one or more of the following alterable audio media content components: media frame, sequence of media frames, synchronized media track, synchronized media stream, media scene, media track, media stream, audio/visual track, audio/visual stream, audio track, audio stream, audio/visual packet, audio packet (block  5631 ). 
     In some instances a further process feature may include incorporating one or more of the following type of embedded visual markup indicators in a media segment or media frame or media scene to identify the alterable audio media content component: boundary outline, object highlight, fractal pattern, geometric shape, pointer, hidden indicia, filter-viewable indicia, visible indicia, icon, symbol (block  5632 ). Other possible aspects may include incorporating one or more of the following type of embedded visual markup indicators in a media segment or media frame or media scene to identify a object or person or other apparent source of the alterable audio media content component: boundary outline, object highlight, fractal pattern, geometric shape, pointer, hidden indicia, filter-viewable indicia, visible indicia, icon, symbol, light signal, non-visible light signal, infrared signal, ultraviolet signal, color code, intermittent display, animated object, animated character, textual cue, verbal cue (block  5633 . 
       FIG. 105  also illustrates a further possible process aspect that may include incorporating one or more of the following type of embedded aural markup indicators in a media segment or media frame or media scene to identify the alterable audio media content component: onset sound, ending sound, recurring sound, oral cue, musical cue, audible sound, inaudible sound, high frequency sound, subliminal sound (block  5634 ). 
     Referring now to the embodiment features  5640  illustrated in  FIG. 119 , the previously described operations  5601 ,  5602 ,  5603  are shown in combination with providing metadata incorporated in one or more of the following audio-related aspects of the particular version of the designated media work: static component, active component, object element, 2-D object area, 3-D object region, frame, sequence of frames, scene, track, stream, packet, lookup table, data record (block  5641 ). Another possible process feature may include displaying an exemplary media frame or exemplary media scene having embedded metadata that is linked to (block  5642 ) or superimposed on (block  5643 ) to an apparent source of the alterable audio content. In some instances an exemplary process may include displaying an exemplary media frame or media scene with embedded metadata located outside of a viewing frame boundary (block  5644 ). 
     Also illustrated in  FIG. 119  is a possible operation feature that may include providing metadata associated with the alterable audio content, which metadata is imbedded in the particular derivative version and is accessible via one or more of the following: display device, viewing filter, enhanced illumination, hyperlink, printer output, data stream, synchronized data stream, audio stream, audio/visual stream, audio track, synchronized audio track, audio/visual track, data packet, linked data packet, lookup table, index record (block  5646 ). Another possibility may include providing an association link between the embedded metadata and one or more of the following type of apparent sources of the alterable visual components of the designated media work: scene, frame, character, object, pixel grid location, radial coordinate location, geometric area, boundary area, background, foreground, stationary item, movable item, individual item, collective group of objects (block  5647 ). 
     Additional embodiment features  5650  are illustrated in  FIG. 120  which includes previously described operations  5602 ,  5603  along with providing certain metadata associated with one or more fixed audio content portions of the particular derivative version of the media work, which fixed audio content portions are not available for alteration (block  5651 ). Other possibilities may include providing another markup indicator in the particular derivative version that is associated with fixed audio content not available for alteration (block  5652 ). 
     Further possibilities may include providing one or more of the following types of identifier parameters regarding a location for the alterable audio media content component in the particular derivative version: run-time marker, scene designation, synchronized segment, frame sequence marker, data stream header, data stream footer, flagged data portion, separate alterable audio track, separate alterable audio stream, separate alterable audio packet. audio/visual track, audio/visual stream, audio/visual packet (block  5653 ). In some instances a process embodiment may include providing one or more of the following types of identifier parameters regarding a category associated with the alterable audio media content component in the particular derivative version: element description, element depiction, element illustration, character name, setting name, static aspect, active aspect, animation portion, live-acting portion, authorization grouping, real-life person association, real-life entity association, proprietary portion, public domain portion (block  5654 ). 
       FIG. 120  further illustrates process embodiments that may include providing the correlation link that includes a pointer link to primary authorization rights data regarding the alterable audio content in the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5656 ), providing the correlation link that includes a pointer link to content modification guidelines data regarding the alterable audio content in the particular derivative version of the media work (block  5657 ), and providing the correlation link that includes a pointer link to secondary authorization rights data regarding one or more altered audio elements to be included in another derivative version (block  5658 ). 
     Referring to the schematic block diagram of  FIG. 121 , an exemplary composite media work version  5700  may include various promotional visual content such as alterable visual segment  5720 , alterable audio segment  5230 , alterable audio/visual segment  5760 , and additional audio/visual segments  5770 ,  5776 . 
     Various markup identifiers may be incorporated in the media work version  5700  such as object markup identifier  5722  and logo markup identifier  5724  for promotional visual content in alterable visual segment  5720 . A communication link is shown between the one or more markup identifiers and their associated metadata (e.g., see arrows  5725 ,  5735 ), which metadata may include embedded correlated group (or in some instances individual) metadata  5730  and/or external correlated group (or in some instances individual) metadata  5740 . 
     Additional possible markup identifiers are shown as audio text markup identifier  5752  and audio music markup identifier  5754  for promotional audio content in alterable audio segment  5750 . A communication link is shown between the one or more markup identifiers and their associated metadata (e.g., see arrow  5755 ). 
     Other possible markup identifiers are shown as narration markup identifier  5762  and personage markup identifier  5764  for promotional content in alterable audio/visual segment  5760 . A communication link is shown between the one or more markup identifiers and their associated metadata (e.g., see arrow  5765 ). 
     Illustrated examples of correlated metadata may include group primary authorization rights  5732 , group secondary authorization rights  5734 , applicable modification guidelines  5736 , and one or more promotional content limitations  5730 . It will be understood that embodiments may provide applicable correlated metadata incorporated (e.g., embedded) in various portions of the composite media work version  5700  and/or incorporated (e.g., embedded) directly in an alterable segment such as alterable visual segment  5720 . 
     Other illustrated embodiment features may include applicable correlated metadata located externally (see correlated group metadata  5740  shown in dotted line format) from the composite media work version  5700 . See for example the external correlated group metadata  5740  that includes related real-world entity/person data  5742 , promotional category or topic data  5744 , and pixel grid locations for group flagged data portions  5746  associated with certain promotional visual content in the composite media work version  5700 . Depending on the circumstances, communication links may in some instances be provided between embedded and external metadata (see arrow  5735 ). 
     The schematic block diagram of  FIG. 121  also illustrates an audio/visual segment  5776  that may include fixed content  5778  that is not associated (e.g., correlated) with any applicable metadata regarding possible alteration criteria. Another exemplary audio/visual segment  5770  may itself be non-alterable, but nevertheless may provide access through group markup identifiers  5772  to applicable correlated group metadata for promotional visual content in other content segments. These illustrated examples are not intended to be limiting but are provided by way of example only. 
       FIG. 121  further illustrates possible user access to the composite media work version  5700  (and/or its correlated metadata) including a direct access interface  5780  with access link  5782 , an Internet web page  5785  with access link  5787 , and external communication terminal  5790  with access link  5792 . Other implementation may provide a remote multiple-user interface  5795  with access link  5797 . Of course, the access links may include cable, wireless, satellite, local, global, etc. depending on the circumstances. Similarly various types of communication links to the applicable metadata may be implemented in a system or process embodiment (e.g., see  FIGS. 85-95 ). 
     It will be understood that access to the applicable metadata may in some instances be restricted based on alteration guidelines and authorization rights regarding the promotional content in the alterable segments. 
     Referring to the schematic block diagram of  FIG. 122 , an exemplary embodiment of a composite media work may include an alterable promotional media segment  6000  that in some instances could be an alterable frame, scene, track, stream, packet, etc. Such examples are for illustration only and are not intended to be limiting. Various exemplary activation components  6020  are illustrated including a dynamic object  6036 , moving object  6028 , exchangeable element  6032 , content placeholder  6034 , and personage  6036 . 
     Additional types of activation components  6020  may include one or more interactive elements  6040  such as an interactive object  6042 , interactive icon  6044 , interactive computer program application  6046 , and interactive graphical element  6048 . 
     Each of the activation elements may be linked (see arrow  6012 ) to an associated markup identifier  6010  (e.g., embedded in the alterable media segment), and in some instances also linked indirectly (see arrow  6014 ) or directly (see arrow  6024 ) to an authorization module  6050  to facilitate a possible promotional content alteration in the composite media work in accordance with a truth table matrix  6055 . Depending on the circumstances, an alteration process involving the activation components  6020  (and their associated alterable promotional content) may be initiated based on user-selection and/or programmed selection and/or automated selection. 
     It will be understood that other different implementations may be used to provide appropriate control over promotional alteration in accordance with applicable authorization parameters, and the truth table matrix is for purposes of illustration only. The illustrated truth table  6055  may include various identifiable alterable content listings (e.g.  6056 ,  6057 ,  6058 ,  5059 ) that are correlated with their applicable authorization parameters  6054 . The exemplary alterable content listings shown in the schematic diagram of  FIG. 122  include alterable content ID  6056  (e.g., non-promotional), alterable promotional content ID  6057 , alterable group content ID  6058  (e.g. non-promotional), and alterable group promotional content ID  6059 . It will be understood that various alterable content listings may be subject to the same applicable authorization parameters, or each subject to one or more different applicable authorization parameters, respectively, depending on the circumstances. 
     Exemplary applicable authorization parameters  6054  may include but are not limited to a required fee, barter-type arrangement, mutual permissions, content exchange, temporal precondition, temporal selection, recipient selection, programmed selection, automated selection, recipient consent, distributor consent, targeted device, targeted audience, recipient group, purchased version, rented version, media format, distribution channel. 
     As shown in  FIG. 122 , operational access (direct or indirect) to the activation components  6020  and to the authorization module  6050  may be provided by a user interface  6002  that may include display monitor  6008 . Such user interface  6002  may also be linked (see connection  6004 ) to computerized apparatus  6060  that includes editor unit  6062 , search application  6064  and management module  6063 . The computerized apparatus  6060  may also be accessible via local user access port  6066  as well as via remote wired or wireless remote user access port  6068 . One or more communication links may be provided between the computerized apparatus and the activation components  6020  (see arrow  6022 ) as well as between the computerized apparatus and the authorization module  6050  (se arrow  6052 ). 
     The user interface  6002  may also be linked (see connection  6006 ) to a capture module  6070  which may obtain or store one or more substitute altered promotional content elements  6074 . A communication link in the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 122  is provided between the capture module  6070  and the computerized apparatus  6060  (see arrow  6072 ). 
     It will be understood from the various system embodiments disclosed herein that an implementation system for content alteration of a selected segment in a media work may include an activation component linked to the selected segment that includes alterable promotional content in a derivative version of the media work, and configured to provide control of alterable promotional content. Another aspect may include a markup identifier associated with the activation component and embedded in the derivative version to provide an identification of the alterable promotional content. A further feature may include an authorization module operably coupled with the activation component and/or the markup identifier, wherein the authorization module includes a truth table matrix to determine an authorization status for alteration implementation of an addition or deletion or modification or replacement of the identified alterable promotional content. 
     Some system embodiments may further provide an editor unit operably coupled with the activation component to achieve the alteration implementation of the addition or deletion or modification or replacement. The editor unit may be configured to incorporate one or more of the following types of element into the alterable promotional content: original, adapted, preapproved, default, recorded, stored, live, animated, reenactment, simulation, single source, multiple source. The editor unit may also be configured to incorporate one or more of the following types of element into the alterable promotional content: public domain, copyright, trademark, brand, proprietary, licensed, exclusive, non-exclusive. 
     Some system embodiments may further provide a management module operably coupled with the activation component and with the authorization module to achieve the alteration implementation in accordance with the truth table matrix. Another system feature may provide an activation component configured to include user-selection or programmed selection or automated selection of the alteration implementation in accordance with the truth table matrix. 
     As further disclosed herein, an exemplary system embodiment may include a search application program operably coupled to the authorization module to determine one or more applicable authorization parameters associated with a particular identified alterable promotional content component. An exemplary search application program also may be operably coupled to the authorization module to determine one or more applicable authorization parameters associated with a particular group of identified related alterable promotional content components. In some instances an exemplary search application program may also be operably coupled to the markup identifier to facilitate the alteration implementation in accordance with the truth table matrix. 
     The exemplary system, apparatus, and computer program product embodiments disclosed herein including  FIGS. 1-2 ,  FIGS. 12-13 ,  FIGS. 16-26 ,  FIGS. 34-35 ,  FIGS. 43-44 ,  FIGS. 55-56 ,  FIGS. 67-68 ,  FIG. 75 ,  FIGS. 84-95 .  FIG. 101 ,  FIG. 103 ,  FIG. 105 ,  FIG. 107 ,  FIG. 114  and  FIG. 121-122  along with other components, devices, know-how, skill and techniques known in the art have the capability of implementing and practicing the methods and processes that are depicted in  FIGS. 3-11 ,  FIGS. 14-15 ,  FIGS. 27-33 ,  FIGS. 36-42 ,  FIGS. 45-54 ,  FIGS. 57-66 ,  FIGS. 69-74 ,  FIGS. 76-83 ,  FIGS. 96-100 ,  FIG. 102 ,  FIG. 104  and  FIG. 106 ,  FIGS. 108-113  and  FIGS. 115-120 . However it is to be further understood by those skilled in the art that other systems, apparatus and technology may be used to implement and practice such methods and processes. 
     As disclosed herein, an exemplary classification method and system for possible content alteration of a media work may include criteria regarding content that is feasible for alteration. Such criteria may be maintained in records that are accessible to an interested party. Some embodiments may include a record of primary authorization rights applicable to a possible content alteration. A further embodiment feature may include a record of secondary authorization rights applicable to substitute altered content incorporated in a derivative version. Some embodiment implementations may include a derivative version of the media work wherein substitute content, such as an alterable component element having one or more designated aspects, is associated with a real-world entity or person. Various possible identifier markup schemes indicative of a location or category of an alterable media content component may be implemented for audio, visual, and audio/video alterable content and the examples disclosed herein are not intended to be limiting. 
     Those having skill in the art will recognize that the state of the art has progressed to the point where there is little distinction left between hardware and software implementations of aspects of systems; the use of hardware or software is generally (but not always, in that in certain contexts the choice between hardware and software can become significant) a design choice representing cost vs. efficiency tradeoffs. Those having skill in the art will appreciate that there are various vehicles by which processes and/or systems and/or other technologies described herein can be effected (e.g., hardware, software, and/or firmware), and that the preferred vehicle will vary with the context in which the processes and/or systems and/or other technologies are deployed. For example, if an implementer determines that speed and accuracy are paramount, the implementer may opt for a mainly hardware and/or firmware vehicle; alternatively, if flexibility is paramount, the implementer may opt for a mainly software implementation; or, yet again alternatively, the implementer may opt for some combination of hardware, software, and/or firmware. Hence, there are several possible vehicles by which the processes and/or devices and/or other technologies described herein may be effected, none of which is inherently superior to the other in that any vehicle to be utilized is a choice dependent upon the context in which the vehicle will be deployed and the specific concerns (e.g., speed, flexibility, or predictability) of the implementer, any of which may vary. Those skilled in the art will recognize that optical aspects of implementations will typically employ optically-oriented hardware, software, and or firmware. 
     The foregoing detailed description has set forth various embodiments of the devices and/or processes via the use of block diagrams, flowcharts, and/or examples. Insofar as such block diagrams, flowcharts, and/or examples contain one or more functions and/or operations, it will be understood by those within the art that each function and/or operation within such block diagrams, flowcharts, or examples can be implemented, individually and/or collectively, by a wide range of hardware, software, firmware, or virtually any combination thereof. In one embodiment, several portions of the subject matter described herein may be implemented via Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), digital signal processors (DSPs), or other integrated formats. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that some aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein, in whole or in part, can be equivalently implemented in integrated circuits, as one or more computer programs running on one or more computers (e.g., as one or more programs running on one or more computer systems), as one or more programs running on one or more processors (e.g., as one or more programs running on one or more microprocessors), as firmware, or as virtually any combination thereof, and that designing the circuitry and/or writing the code for the software and or firmware would be well within the skill of one of skill in the art in light of this disclosure. In addition, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the mechanisms of the subject matter described herein are capable of being distributed as a program product in a variety of forms, and that an illustrative embodiment of the subject matter described herein applies regardless of the particular type of signal bearing medium used to actually carry out the distribution. Examples of a signal bearing medium include, but are not limited to, the following: a recordable type medium such as a floppy disk, a hard disk drive, a Compact Disc (CD), a Digital Video Disk (DVD), a digital tape, a computer memory, etc.; and a transmission type medium such as a digital and/or an analog communication medium (e.g., a fiber optic cable, a waveguide, a wired communications link, a wireless communication link, etc.). 
     While particular aspects of the present subject matter described herein have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those-skilled in the art that, based upon the teachings herein, changes and modifications may be made without departing from this subject matter described herein and its broader aspects and, therefore, the appended claims are to encompass within their scope all such changes and modifications as are within the true spirit and scope of this subject matter described herein. Furthermore, it is to be understood that the invention is solely defined by the appended claims. It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.” 
     As a further definition of “open” terms in the present specification and claims, it will be understood that usage of a language construction “A or B” is generally interpreted as a non-exclusive “open term” meaning: A alone, B alone, A and B together. 
     The herein described aspects depict different components contained within, or connected with, different other components. It is to be understood that such depicted architectures are merely exemplary, and that in fact many other architectures can be implemented which achieve the same functionality. In a conceptual sense, any arrangement of components to achieve the same functionality is effectively “associated” such that the desired functionality is achieved. Hence, any two components herein combined to achieve a particular functionality can be seen as “associated with” each other such that the desired functionality is achieved, irrespective of architectures or intermedial components. Likewise, any two components so associated can also be viewed as being “operably connected,” or “operably coupled,” to each other to achieve the desired functionality. Any two components capable of being so associated can also be viewed as being “operably couplable” to each other to achieve the desired functionality. Specific examples of operably couplable include but are not limited to physically mateable and/or physically interacting components and/or wirelessly interactable and/or wirelessly interacting components and/or logically interactable and/or logically interacting components. 
     While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.