System and method for managing content distribution and royalties

A content authentication module comprising:

• a. at least one processor;
• b. at least one means for receiving content electronically connected to the at least one processor;
• c. at least one means for playing content electronically connected to the at least one processor;
• d. at least one means with communicating with a server electronically connected to the at least one processor;
• and
• e. computer executable instructions readable by the at least one processor and configured to:
• i. analyze at least one piece of content being received by the means for receiving content;
• ii. determine at least one distribution right associated with the at least one piece of content;
• iii. determine at least one condition of the module, processor, means for receiving content, or means for playing content associated with the at least one distribution right;
• iv. communicate the at least one distribution right or the at least one condition to the server;
• v. seek authorization from the server to allow the at least one content to play on the means for playing content;
• or
• vi. allow or refuse transmission of the at least one piece of content based on whether authorization is received from the server.

A method for monitoring and managing the distribution of content comprising using at least one processor to perform any or all of the following:

• a. associating, attaching, or integrating at least one distribution right with at least one piece of content at a point of distribution;
• b. analyzing the at least one distribution right at a point of consumption;
• c. determining at least one condition at the point of consumption, wherein the at least one condition is associated with the at least one distribution right;
• or
• d. brokering or apportioning royalty fees between at least one first distributor of the at least one piece of content and at least one second distributor of the at least one piece of content based on the at least one distribution right or the at least one condition.

A system for managing content distribution and brokering royalties comprising:

• a. at least one processor;
• and
• b. computer executable instructions readable by the at least one processor and configured to:
• i. analyze at least one piece of content at a point of consumption;
• ii. identify at least one distribution right associated with the at least one piece of content;
• iii. determine at least one condition at the point of consumption, wherein the at least one condition is associated with the at least one distribution right;
• or
• iv. broker or apportion royalty fees between at least one first distributor of the at least one piece of content and at least one second distributor of the at least one piece of content based on the at least one distribution right or the at least one condition.