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Method for generating a secure copy of media data

US8538888B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2005
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B20/00862
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for transferring verified media data. The system comprising: an item of content storing the media data, and having an associated serial number; a computing device including a first storage device and a network interface; a secure copying application program; a secure copy of the media data generated by the secure copying application program and stored on the first storage device; a verification server including a serial number database and having a network connection to the computing device through the network interface, wherein the secure copying application program generates the secure copy after verifying the serial number is valid and active by communicating with the verification server; and a portable copy of the media data, including license information, generated from the secure copy by the secure copying application program.

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