This page is an informative description of the Media Contract Ontology (MCO). The official Media Contract Ontology is defined by the ISO standard ISO/IEC 21000-21:2013 Information technology -- Multimedia framework (MPEG-21) -- Part 21: Media Contract Ontology. ISO does not endorse this webpage, which is merely informative, may content errors and/or information not updated. The editors of this webpage assume no responsibility on the contents here provided.
The Media Contract Ontology is an ontology for representing contracts on multimedia content, in the framework of MPEG-21.
MCO is specified as a Core ontology (MCO-CORE) and an extension with the vocabulary for the exploitation of intellectual property rights (MCO-IPRE)
urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:core:2012#
The base URI for the extension on exploitation of intellectual property rights:urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#
The most important exploitation rights are shown in the figure below:
Different exploitation conditions have been defined, as shown in the figure below:
A description of MCO-IPRE follows.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Broadcasting
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#BroadcastTechnology
For modelling the restriction that the technology used for the transmission of audiovisual content to end users is point-to-multipoint.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Cable
For modelling the restriction that the technology used for the transmission of audiovisual content to end users for fruition on television set is co-axial and/or fiber optic cable. It excludes the use of DSL, ADSL, Internet or other IP-based networks.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#CommunicationToThePublic
for modelling a PublicCommunication in which the public is not present in the place where the communication is originated. Also subclass of mvco:PublicCommunication.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Computer
For modelling the restriction that the device used by the final user for the fruition of content is a computer equipment.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Download
Use of the HTTP protocol or equivalent to retrieve content from a network.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Dub
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Duplicate
the Action of duplicating the physical materials (including preprint materials, internegatives, interpositives, prints, soundtrack and still photos) in any medium now or hereafter known for the purpose of fully exploiting the Distribution rights.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Excerpt
for modelling this particular derivative work which cannot be made without the authorisation of the original author
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#ExploitIPRights
Action of exploiting the IP rights in some way
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Fixate
the action by which a work or a performance is materially recorded
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Internet
For modelling the restriction that the technology used for the transmission of audiovisual content to end users is based on TCP/IP software protocols or any equivalent protocol.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#IPEntityContext
modeling the restriction on the IPEntity, over which a deontic expression is applied, to belong to a particular editorial context, e.g. being a part of another IPEntity. The Fact to hold, requires that between the two IPEntities there is a relationship such as mvco:isMadeUpOf
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#IPNetwork
For modelling the restriction that the technology used for the transmission of audiovisual content to end users is DSL or ADSL or any IP-based network via a dedicated private (or virtual private) network, but excluding Internet
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Length
Fact defining restrictions about the length, i.e. duration, of the content materilal resulting from the Action.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Limited
For expressing a limited availability over time of the content for the access by the end user (e.g. rental)
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Linear
For modelling the restriction that the delivery modality is made by a media service provider simultaneously to many end users, on the basis of a programme schedule
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#MakeCutAndEdit
for modelling cut, translation, editing, and what else alter the audiovisual content for customary exploitation purposes
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#MakeExcerpt
for modelling the use and exploitation of excerpts separate from the source audiovisual content
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#MobileBroadcastDevice
For modelling the restriction that the device used by the final user for the fruition of content is a mobile device capable of receiving transmission by means of wireless standard or technology for the point to multi-point broadcast of audio-visual contents to portable devices. It is a subclass of both mcowl:TelevisionDevice and mcowl:MobileDevice.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#MobileBroadcastTechnology
For modelling the restriction that the technology used for the transmission of audiovisual content to end users for fruition on portable device is point-to-multi-point.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#MobileDevice
For modelling the restriction that the device used by the final user for the fruition of content is a any portable equipment capable of receiving transmissions while the user is in motion.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#MobileTechnology
For modelling the restriction that the technology used for the transmission of audiovisual content to end users is for reception while the user is in motion for viewing on a mobile device.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#MobileTelecommunicationDevice
For modelling the restriction that the device used by the final user for the fruition of content is a mobile device capable of receiving transmission by means of technologies used in point-to-point mobile telecommunications (such as GSM, UMTS, W-CDMA, DCS-1800, HSDPA, HSUPA, and their derivative systems).
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#MobileTelecommunicationTechnology
For modelling the restriction that the technology used for the transmission of audiovisual content to end users for fruition on portable device is point-to-point.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#NonLinear
For modelling the restriction that the delivery modality is made by a media service provider for the view at the moment chosen by the end user and at his individual request on the basis of a catalogue of programmes selected by the media service provider. This delivery modality is also known as “makeAvailable”
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#OnDemandBasis
For modelling the restriction that the delivery of the of the non-linear modality is made in response to a user request
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#OnDemandDownload
For modelling the restriction that the on demand basis delivery is made of the reception of data to the user’s system from a remote system for viewing for limited time or perpetuity.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#OnDemandStreaming
For modelling the restriction that the on demand basis delivery is made in streaming modality.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Open
For modelling the restriction that the service is provided to all consumers without the need for approval by the media service provider. This condition is independent from the policy of access that could be free of charge or pay.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#PayPerView
For modelling the restriction that the acces requires a payment by the final user on a per-exhibition basis, at the time scheduled by the media service provider by continous exhibition.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Radio
For modelling the restriction that the technology used for the transmission of audiovisual content to end users is Radio.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Remix
for modelling the to recombine audio tracks or channels from a recording to produce a new or modified audio recording
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Restricted
For modelling the restriction that the service is provided only to customers who have obtained an approval by the media service provider. The provider knows and manages the consumer. The restricted policy service access is often linked to the concept of subscription (payment of service) but free forms of restricted access are also possible.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#RobotDevice
For modelling the restriction that the device used by the final user for the fruition of content is any equipment capable of performing automated tasks without human interaction.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Satellite
For modelling the restriction that the technology used for the transmission of audiovisual content to end users makes use of a geostationary satellite system.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#SpatialContext
Fact describing the location of a User at the moment of his execution of an Action.
For modelling restrictions on the Territory when an Action can be executed.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#StorageDevice
For modelling the restriction that the device used by the final user for the fruition of content is any device with storage capabilities, allowing the user to keep and reuse the content saved locally.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Subscription
For modelling the restriction that the access requires a payment of a subscription fee by the final user.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#TelevisionDevice
For modelling the restriction that the device used by the final user for the fruition of content is any equipment with television functionalities.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#TelevisionSet
For modelling the restriction that the Television device used by the final user for the fruition of content is not a mobile broadcast device.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#TemporalContext
Fact describing the time of a User at the moment of his execution of an Action.
For modelling the “licence period”, that the time when an Action can be executed.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Terrestrial
For modelling the restriction that the technology used for the transmission of audiovisual content to end users makes use of a terrestrial television transmitter.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Transform
for modelling all forms of modifications.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Translate
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Unlimited
For expressing unlimited availability over time of the content for the access by the end user
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Upload
Use of the HTTP protocol or equivalent to store content in a network.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Videogram
For modelling the restriction that the technology used for the transmission of audiovisual content to end users is the creation of a container in any format (such as videocassets, DVD, DVD-RIM, internet access ready DVD, CDi, CD, CD-ROM, UMD, VCD).
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Webcasting
For modelling the restriction that the linear delivery modality is made by streaming via Internet.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#AccessPolicy
Fact about the modality attributable to a content access or media service according to the management of the access by the media provider, being either of open or of restricted access.
It can be used for modelling restriction on the way the final user is charged (or not) for the content fruition.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#DeliveryModality
Fact about the way the content is delivered to the viewer/user according to the control over the selection of the content and over their organization in a chronological schedule or in a catalogue: Linear vs Non-Linear.
It can be used for modelling restrictions based on who (and how) has the control on the time (and place) of fruition of the communication to the public
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Device
Fact about the Device which has been used to execute a certain Action, used for modelling the restrictions on the type of equipment used by the final user for the fruition of content.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#ExploitationCondition
Fact used as Condition for the Exploitation of an IP Entity
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#FreeOfCharge
Fact on the modality of access to a certain Content, where no payment has been made to execute an Action.
For modelling the restriction that no charge is due other than fees levied by government agencies.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Language
For modelling the language for communication to the public, such as that for dubbing and/or that for subtitles.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Means
Fact for modelling restrictions on the way in which the content is delivered to the public
IRI: http://purl.oclc.org/NET/mvco.owl#Distribute
IRI: http://purl.oclc.org/NET/mvco.owl#MakeCopy
IRI: http://purl.oclc.org/NET/mvco.owl#MakeInstance
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Pay
Fact on the modality of access to a certain Content, where a payment in any form has been made to execute an Action.
For modelling the restriction that the content is accessible to the viewer through payment.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#PublicPerformance
for modelling a PublicCommunication in which the work is showed or played in public
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#Run
For modelling restrictions on maximum number of runs, that is the number of times which an Action can be executed.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#ServiceAccessPolicy
Fact about the service access policy. It can be used for modelling restrictions on how the access of the final users to the services delivery the content object of the communication to the public is established (i.e. open or restricted).
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#UserTimeAccess
Fact about the user time access. It can be used for modelling restrictions based on the possibility to establish expiration of the time of availability of the content for the fruition of the final user (e.g. rental).
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#partOf
for attributing which IPEntity is required to be the parent context by an IPEntityContext restriction
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#afterDate
the date after which the TemporalContext is defined to be valid.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#beforeDate
the date before which the TemporalContext is defined to be valid
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#hasIncomePercentage
for modelling the cases when the income of exploitation of the Permission has to be shared.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#hasLanguage
for attributing which languages are permitted, when language is constrained.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#hasMaxLength
the maximum length, as duration of canonical play, of material resulting from an action.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#hasNumberOfRepetitions
if given, it attributes the number of repetitions that, within a validity window, have to be considered as a single run.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#hasNumberOfRuns
attributing the number of permitted Runs, when they are constrained.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#hasValidity
for attributing the period of validity of the context expressed by the fact. When domain is mco-ipre:Limited, it attributes how long the end user can access the content after having got access. When domain is mco-ipre:Run, it attributes the period during which an unlimited or specified number of repetitions have to be considered as a single run. When domain is mco-core:ActionDone, it attributes how long the context of the fact has to be considered valid, i.e. true.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#inCountry
the countries in which the SpatialContext is valid, according to the country codes in ISO3166.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#withDelay
for attributing the elapsed time, following to the achievement of a related action,after which the context of the fact has to be considered valid, i.e. true
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#hasSublicenseRight
for explicitly modelling the permission to sublicense a granted right. (a permission on the permission).
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#hasPropertyPercentage
for modelling the cases when the permission to use is shared with other actors (not 100%) and thus the permission cannot be actually exploited.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#isExclusive
a Boolean value which tells if this exploitation might be granted by the issuer to multiple licensees in the same context or not.
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:core:2012#deonticProperty
IRI: urn:mpeg:mpeg21:mco:ipre:2012#MakeAdaptation001
IRI: http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#versionInfo
IRI: http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#comment
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For modelling the restriction that the linear delivery modality is made by means of any point-to-multipoint technology (such as DTH Delivery , Cable TV Delivery, Satellite Delivery, IPTV Delivery , Analogue , Mobile Broadcast Technology), for which many simultaneous viewers access the content.