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Methods and systems for protecting media content

US8397069B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2010
Grant dateMar 12, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/835
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments provide methods and systems that utilize a protocol which enables media content protection by establishing a secure communication channel and, in some embodiments, a secure data channel, between a device such as a computing device running a protected content playback application, and a downstream component such as an associated driver, such as a graphics driver, of an associated display device such as a monitor, flat panel LCD, television and the like.

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