Can SureSign be used to monitor the distribution of my copyright material across the Internet?
A. SureSign technology makes it possible to examine and thus determine the source of watermarked images that are displayed on Web sites, or distributed on-line or by CD-ROMs. The format of the watermark lends itself to automated monitoring using search engines and spiders. However, the reality is that currently it is impractical to do this due to the vast amount of images ( , buttons, graphics, etc.) residing on Web sites and the sheer size of the Internet. Also, it is usually impossible to search behind access controlled Web sites. The cost of providing this service is usually out of all proportion to the value of the material being searched for. For these reasons, Signum have taken a slightly different approach and have partnered with software developers (like Canto) to include watermark detectors in their of asset management programs. This allows users of valuable material to determine the source or origin to avoid accidental copyright infringement. It is possible that Signum may of
