Patent Application
20140217164
The present invention relates to the use of a QR code during a live performance to instantaneously download the live event being heard. Through a smartphone, a user can scan a QR code supplied at a live concert event, and be taken automatically to a site which will allow for the download, whether for free or for a purchase, or the live music heard at the concert currently being attended.
Quick Response Codes (hereinafter “QR Codes”) are barcode-like arrangements of square dots of varying sizes, arranged in a square pattern on a white background, which contain encoded information.
Disclosed is a system for delivering live, concert recorded audio/music to an end user via the use of a displayed QR Code at a live concert event for an instant download of that live event. Specifically, a participant at a concert obtains a QR code at the live event. The QR code could be displayed on a large video screen, or could be placed on the tickets which provide entrance to the event or some other physical handout at the concert. Individuals can then scan the QR code by employing their mobile device to “read” the QR code. This, in turn, launches a mobile landing page where the participant can accept charges and confirm purchase via said mobile landing (if the music requires a purchase to be downloaded). Once the participant confirms the charges, the audio file(s) selected can be transferred via a wireless, digital feed providing the content exploited at the live event the participant is attending and or recently attended.
In one embodiment, the QR code is obtained from a brochure, ticket, or flyer distributed at a concert event, or at a screen display at the event. The participant employs a mobile phone to “read” the QR code which results in the download of the concert being attended or just recently attended. In this embodiment, the QR code can be activated and de-activated on a time scale which allows a user to access the download only during or directly after the concert attended.
In any embodiment, the live performance can be downloaded in exchange for funds with charges being billed to the participant's mobile device wireless carrier (Verizon, AT&T, etc). Charges can be accepted via credit card entry, or pre-registration with a money exchanger, such as Pay Pal or the concert organizer
The present invention is designed to enhance the satisfaction of users and participants at a live event by providing access to audio, video or other related content recorded at that live event that allows users to pay for, and download, that content. The live performance could be a concert, a sporting event, an opera with text feed, or any other performance.
As part of the present invention, artists and venues agree to record and upload the music/audio, video, or other related content being performed and/or listened to by audience members. The recorded file is stored then uploaded and to a mobile, web-based site that can be accessed via a mobile device. QR codes indicating the mobile site URLs at which the audio/video file can be accessed are displayed on large screens at the live event, on performance tickets, advertising posters, or other printed materials or displays. When the QR code is read by an event participant's cell phone and the URL accessed, the mobile site may send the participant a “acknowledge and accept charges” message/“check-out” option, corresponding to the access/downloading of the live recording audio file/music. When a participant sees a live event QR code, they simply scan the code with a scanning app on their iPhone, Android, Blackberry or any other camera-enabled smartphone. The QR code initiates a smartphone function linking to our mobile page allowing for live audio digital content to be downloaded from the web. Additional audio content supplied by the artist at a live event could be an audio track from a yet-to-be-released album. This method and process enables a participant attending a live performance to download a recording of the performance that they just attended (preferably after being charged a fee) and provides the user the opportunity to instantly hear/re-listen and/or view/re-view to the recorded live event, after that live event.
In addition to the QR code, a text redemption option or a vanity URL option may be displayed on a large display screen, ticket, or other tangible item at the live event, providing further options for a performance attendee to obtain the link to the download of the live event being attended. Therefore, a phone number and/or web address could be displayed alongside the QR code, so that a user may text or log on to purchase the live download of the event. In one embodiment of the present invention, the text redemption option or vanity URL may be used in lieu of the scannable QR code, for use by an event attendee who does not have a smart phone with which to scan the QR code, or a scanner application on their phone.
A system and method for downloading a live performance held at a venue using a QR code comprising a server, including a memory, processor, and content management system, and a computer, including a memory, processor, scanner, and software. The content management system is stored in the memory and adapted to run on the processor of the server, and is adapted to provide a website, transmit a corresponding link to the computer, receive information from the computer relating to a QR code, and transmit data to the computer through the internet. The software is stored in the memory and adapted to run on the processor of the computer, and is adapted to scan a QR code, associate it with a link for a live performance download, communicate, through the internet, with the content management system, receive, from the content management system, data pertaining to the download; and download the live performance.
a depicts a QR code displayed on a large display screen at a live performance for scanning by concert attendees;
b depicts a mobile phone with the QR code having already been scanned;
c shows a mobile phone with the QR code having already been scanned, and showing a website link which is accessed through such QR code;
a depicts a concert ticket with a QR code displayed thereon;
b depicts a mobile phone scanning the QR code on the ticket shown in
c is an alternate version of the image shown in
Description will now be given of embodiments of the invention with reference to the attached
a depicts one embodiment of the present invention, showing the display of a QR code 12 on a large video screen 10 during a live performance attended. As shown, performance attendees can use their mobile phones 14 to scan the QR code during the performance. Upon scanning the QR code 12, as shown in
a shows an alternate embodiment of the present invention, showing a QR code 12 placed on a performance ticket 20, rather than on the large display screen 10. Like the first embodiment, this code will allow a user to download the live performance being heard while the performance is being attended. The website application may include a mechanism which allows activation and de-activation of the QR code, either by time or geography. This would prevent an individual from downloading the live performance without ever attending it (i.e. if one individual buys a ticket and shares the QR code scan with all of his friends). Through this mechanism, the QR code scan might only work, in one embodiment, and take a user to the site for download, either during the time of the performance (or directly thereafter, such as a period of 18 hours), or within a limited geographic range of the venue.
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Through the cell phone network 52, the mobile device 14 will connect to the internet 50. At the same or an earlier time, the venue 60, which is holding the live performance, connects, through the internet 50, to a server 40, which contains a memory 42 and a processor 44. The server 40 is adapted to hold, on a content management system 46, the downloaded live performance, which is recorded through the internet 50 from venue 60. The performance is downloaded and stored on memory 42. Once mobile device 14 has connected to internet 50 and scanned QR code 12, it can download, from the server 40, the stored live performance by means of processor 72 on the mobile device and processor 44 on the server.
It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular feature or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims.
