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Method and device for generating a data stream and method and device for playing back a data stream

US7117365B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1999
Grant dateOct 3, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/23476
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a method for generating a second data stream from a first data stream, which comprises a first header and a first payload data block with payload data, the first header is initially extracted from the first data stream. Subsequently the second header for the second data stream is generated. Then, at least a part of the first header is entered into the second header, the part of the first header including information, which allows conclusions as to the origin of the payload data. Finally, the second payload data block is generated, which comprises the same payload data, so as to obtain the complete second data stream. The method according to the invention enables device-specific encrypting of payload data, a flexible, device-specific “copy” for other devices of a user and, in particular, complete documentation of the origin of the present copy, such that effective copyright protection may be realized.

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