Inventors:
Scott L. Shuster - Philadelphia PA, US
International Classification:
G06F 17/30, G06Q 30/00
US Classification:
705 271, 707803, 707E17005
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a registry of works of fine art is managed by a system having a computer communicatively connected to the Internet and to a database that stores the registry. The works of art may include numbered limited-edition prints and original one-off works. Management of the registry includes reading, writing, and modifying registry records. The computer controls access to the registry by Internet-based users. Works of art are shown to users organized by artist. Users may register to become members. The computer allows members to apply to register as owners of particular works of art, subject to approval. Members may view their collections. For any particular work of art, a member may, for example, request authentication of the work, put the work up for sale, transfer ownership of the work, print title documents, report the work lost or stolen, or flash ownership of the work to other users.