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Method and apparatus for implementing revocation in broadcast networks

US7225164B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2000
Grant dateMay 29, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2463/101
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of revoking a descrambling privilege for copy controlled content to a host device is provided. The method includes receiving copy controlled content at a conditional access module. A revocation list is also received at the module. The method includes determining whether the host device associated with the module is on the list. If so, the conditional access module will not descramble the content.

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