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Apparatus and method for controlling conversion of broadcasting program based on program protection information

US8750505B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2009
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2005/91364
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are an apparatus and method for controlling program conversion according to program protection information. The method for controlling conversion of a broadcasting program includes: demultiplexing a broadcasting program into broadcasting program data and program protection information; encrypting the broadcasting program data based on distribution condition of the program protection information when recordation of the broadcasting program data is requested; and recording the encrypted broadcasting program data.

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