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Rebinding of content title keys in clusters of devices with distinct security levels

US8391481B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2009
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/601
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system, method, and computer program product is provided for rebinding title keys in clusters of devices with distinct security levels in broadcast encryption systems. The method includes receiving a new management key and unbinding an encrypted title key with a previously used management key, the title key having a security class and residing in a title key block for a device having a security class, the device being in a cluster of devices including devices having a plurality of security classes. If the device security class is lower that the title key security class, the unbound title key is partially rebound with the new management key. the partially rebound title key is then saved in the title key block for the device.

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