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Secure personal content server

US8171561B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2008
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/1063
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A local content server system (LCS) for creating a secure environment for digital content is disclosed, which system comprises: a communications port in communication for connecting the LCS via a network to at least one Secure Electronic Content Distributor (SECD), which SECD is capable of storing a plurality of data sets, is capable of receiving a request to transfer at least one content data set, and is capable of transmitting the at least one content data set in a secured transmission; a rewritable storage medium whereby content received from outside the LCS may be stored and retrieved; a domain processor that imposes rules and procedures for content being transferred between the LCS and devices outside the LCS; and a programmable address module which can be programmed with an identification code uniquely associated with the LCS. The LCS is provided with rules and procedures for accepting and transmitting content data. Optionally, the system may further comprise: an interface to permit the LCS to communicate with one or more Satellite Units (SU) which may be connected to the system through the interface, which SUs are capable of receiving and transmitting digital content; at lea…

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