Digital Copy Module (DCM™)
OOF™ Origin Open Foundation™
Independent Methodological Authority
Category: AI and Interpretation
Subcategory: Representation and Copy
Module: Digital Copy Module (DCM™)
Type: Classification Module
Standard: Representation & Copy Standard (RCS™)
Status: Canonical Module
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 19 March 2026
Why This Matters
Without clear classification of digital copies:
- digital and original forms become indistinguishable
- ownership becomes unclear
- copies can be replicated without structure
- value and authenticity may be misrepresented
original assets and digital originals.
Minimum Implementation Framework (MIF)
Step 1 — Identify Source AssetDefine the original or physical asset from which
the digital copy is created.
Step 2 — Confirm Digital Form
Ensure the asset exists as a digital file
or digital representation.
Step 3 — Define Derivation
Confirm that the digital asset is derived from an existing source
and is not the origin.
Step 4 — Declare Copy Status
The asset must be clearly identified as a digital copy.
Step 5 — Maintain Link to Source
The relationship between the digital copy and the original asset
must remain identifiable.
Use Case 1 — Museum Digitization
ScenarioA museum digitizes a painting through high-resolution scanning.
Application
The digital file is classified as a digital copy
linked to the original asset.
Result
- global access to cultural assets
- preservation of original artwork
- clear distinction between digital and physical forms
Use Case 2 — Online Art Distribution
ScenarioAn artwork is distributed online as an image
or downloadable file.
Application
The file is classified as a digital copy of the original asset.
Result
- scalable distribution
- controlled representation
- preservation of original value