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Verifying the integrity of a media key block by storing validation data in the cutting area of media

US6738878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2001
Grant dateMay 18, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B20/00362
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for verifying the integrity of a media key block (MKB) by storing validation data in a validation area of a medium, such as a DVD-R or a DVD-RW. In one embodiment, validation data comprises a hash function on a media key block. In another embodiment, validation data comprises the Verification Data field of an MKB's Verify Media Key Record.

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