Authentication tag for S/W media
US7457952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2121
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An authentication apparatus includes a reading or recording medium equipped with an authentication tag, and a reading and recording drive that includes a transmitter and a coupler chip, wherein the authentication tag and the transmitter are capable of communicating with each other when the reading medium or the recording medium is coupled to the reading and recording drive. An authentication method includes providing a reading medium or a recording medium with an authentication tag, providing a reading and/or recording drive with a transmitter and a communication interface wherein the authentication tag and the transmitter are capable of communicating with each other when the reading medium or recording medium is coupled to the reading and/or recording drive, and authenticating the reading medium or recording medium via a communication between the authentication tag and the transmitter.
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